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Operation, Air compressor controls (25 thru 27), Battery jump start terminal (28-29) – Lincoln Electric IM10128 AIR VANTAGE 500 KUBOTA (AU) User Manual

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B-6

OPERATION

B-6

AIR COMPRESSOR CONTROLS (25
THRU 27)

25. COMPRESSOR ON/OFF SWITCH

Turns compressor on and off (standby) by opening
and closing the compressor inlet valve.

26. COMPRESSOR PROTECTION LIGHT

The yellow compressor protection light remains off
with proper compressor oil temperatures. If the lights
turn on, the compressor protection system will close
the compressor inlet valve and put the system in
standby mode until the temperature reaches allowable
limits. Check for proper compressor oil level.

27. AIR DISCHARGE VALVE

Controls flow of compressed air. A 3/4” NPT (National
Pipe Thread) fitting is provided.

FIGURE B.2

BATTERY JUMP START TERMINAL
(28-29)

28. POSITIVE BATTERY JUMP START
TERMINAL.

29. NEGATIVE BATTERY JUMP START
TERMINAL.

12V battery jump start feature is standard. Covered
output studs for convenient access, and protection
against accidental impact. Can be used to jump-start
a utility truck with up to 800 cold cranking amps. Can
also be used to junp-start the AIR VANTAGE

®

500(AU) KUBOTA Cummins.

30. BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH

Battery disconnect switch provides lockout/tagout
capability. Switch is conveniently located on the lower
front panel.

31. AIR CLEANER SERVICE INDICATOR

Air cleaner service indicator provides a Go/No-Go
visual indication of useful filter service life. Also locat-

ed inside the engine compartment. (SEE FIGURE B.2)

32. RCD:

“Residual Current Device” provides protection from

active to ground contact.

RCD will not protect against electrical shock result-
ing from contact with active and neutral wires.

33. ENGINE STOP SWITCH

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power recepta-

cles.

2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO.

3. Press Glow Plug Button and hold 15 to 20 seconds.
4. Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.
5. Press START button until the engine starts or for up to 10

seconds. Continue to hold the glow plug button for up to
an additional 10 seconds.

6. Release the engine START button immediately when the

engine starts.

7. The engine will run at high idle speed for approximately

12 seconds and then drop to low idle speed. Allow the
engine to warm up at low idle for several minutes before
applying a load and/or switching to high idle. Allow a
longer warm up time in cold weather.

AIR VANTAGE

®

500(AU) KUBOTA

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