Lincoln Electric IM992 VANTAGE 300 - Manual (Page 23)

B-4 OPERATION B-4
VANTAGE® 300
• Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for
more than 20 seconds.
• Do not push the START button while the engine is run-
ning because this can damage the ring gear and/or the
starter motor.
• IF the Engine Protection or Battery Charging Lights do
“not” turn off shortly after starting the engine shut off
the engine immediately and deter mine the cause.
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NOTE: When starting for the first time, or after and extended
period of time of not operating, it will take longer than normal to
start because the fuel pump has to fill the fuel system. For best
results, bleed the fuel system as indicated in Maintenance
Section of this manual.
CAUTION
ENGINE CONTROLS:
12. RUN/STOP SWITCH - RUN position energizes the
engine prior to starting. STOP position stops the
engine. The oil pressure interlock switch prevents bat-
tery drain if the switch is left in the RUN position and
the engine is not operating.
13. GLOW PLUG PUSH BUTTON -
• When pushed activates the glow plugs. Glow plug
should not be activated for more than 20 seconds con-
tinuously.
14. START PUSH BUTTON - Energizes the starter motor
to crank the engine.
15. IDLER SWITCH - Has two positions as follows:
1) In the HIGH position, the engine runs at the high
idle speed controlled by the engine governor.
2) In the AUTO position, the idler operates as
follows:
• When switched from HIGH to AUTO or after starting the
engine, the engine will operate at full speed for approxi-
mately 12 seconds and then go to low idle speed.
• When the electrode touches the work or power is drawn
for lights or tools (approximately 100 Watts minimum), the
engine accelerates and operates at full speed.
• When welding ceases or the AC power load is turned off, a
fixed time delay of approximately 12 seconds starts. If the
welding or AC power load is not restarted before the end
of the time delay, the idler reduces the engine speed to
low idle speed.
• The engine will automatically return to high idle speed
when there is welding load or AC power load reapplied.
16. ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE- The electric fuel
gauge gives accurate and reliable indication as to how
much fuel is in the fuel tank.
17. ENGINE HOUR METER- Displays the total time that
the engine has been running. This meter is useful for
scheduling prescribed maintenance.
18. ENGINE PROTECTION LIGHT- A warning indicator
light for Low Oil Pressure and/or Coolant Over
Temperature.The light is off when the systems are function-
ing properly. The light will come on and the engine will
shutdown when there is Low Oil Pressure and/or the
Coolant is Over Temperature.
Note: The light remains off when the RUN-STOP switch is in
the "ON" position prior to starting the engine.However if the
engine is not started within 60 seconds the light will come
on. When this happens the RUN-STOP switch must be
returned to the "OFF" position to reset the engine protection
system and light.
19. BATTERY CHARGING LIGHT- A warning
indicator light for Low/No battery charge. The light is
off when the systems are functioning properly. The light will
come on if there is a Low/No battery condition but the
machine will continue to run.
Note: The light may or may not come on when the RUN-STOP
switch is in the "ON" position. It will come on during cranking
and stay on until the engine starts. After starting the engine the
light will go off unless a Low/No battery charge condition exists.
20. COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE- A indicator of
engine coolant temperature.
21. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE- A indicator of engine Oil
Pressure.
22. CIRCUIT BREAKER- For protection of Battery
Charging Circuit.
23. CIRCUIT BREAKER- For protection of 42V Wire
Feeder circuit.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power receptacles.
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.
NOTE: If the unit fails to start turn run/stop switch to off and
repeat step 3 through step 7 after waiting 30 seconds.