Lincoln Electric IM883-A Oil, Fuel, Engine Cooling System, Battery Connection, Spark Arrester

A-4 INSTALLATION A-4

OIL

The VANTAGE 400 is shipped with the engine crankcase filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 Oil that meets classification CG-4 or CH-4 for diesel engines. Check the oil level before starting the engine. If it is not up to the full mark on the dip stick, add oil as required. Check the oil level every four hours of run- ning time during the first 50 running hours. Refer to the engine Operatorʼs Manual for specific oil recom- mendations and break-in information. The oil change interval is dependent on the quality of the oil and the operating environment. Refer to the Engine Operatorʼs Manual for more details on the proper service and maintenance intervals.

FUEL

DIESEL FUEL ONLY-Low sulphur fuel or ultra low sulphur fuel in U.S.A. and Canada.

WARNING

•Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. The capacity of the tank is 15 gals. (57 ltrs). When the fuel gauge reads empty the tank contains approximately 2 gals. (7.6ltrs.) of reserve fuel.

WARNING

NOTE: A fuel shut off valve is located on the pre- filter/sediment filter. Which should be in the closed position when the welder is not used for extended periods of time.

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WARNING

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Air to cool the engine is drawn in the side and exhausted through radiator & case back. It is important that the intake and exhaust air is not restricted. Allow a minimum clearance of 1ft. (0.6m) from the case back and 16in.(406mm) from either side of the base to a vertical surface.

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CAUTION

BATTERY CONNECTION

Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn skin and damage eyes.

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The VANTAGE 400 is shipped with the negative bat- tery cable disconnected. Make certain that the RUN- STOP switch is in the STOP position. Remove the two screws from the battery tray using a screwdriver or a 3/8" socket. Attach the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal and tighten using a 1/2" socket or wrench.

NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged battery; if unused for several months, the battery may require a booster charge. Be careful to charge the bat- tery with the correct polarity. (See Battery in “Maintenance Section”)

MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE

Using the clamp provided secure the outlet pipe to the outlet tube with the pipe positioned such that it will direct the exhaust in the desired direction. Tighten using a 9/16" socket or wrench.

SPARK ARRESTER

Some federal, state or local laws may require that gasoline or diesel engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters when they are operated in certain locations where unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard. The standard muffler included with this welder does not qualify as a spark arrester. When required by local regulations, a suitable spark arrester, such as the K903-1 must be installed and properly maintained.

WARNING

An incorrect spark arrestor may lead to damage to the engine or adversely affect performance.

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REMOTE CONTROL

The VANTAGE 400 is equipped with a 6-pin and a 14- pin connector. The 6-pin connector is for connecting the K857 or K857-1 Remote Control or for TIG weld- ing, the K870 foot Amptrol or the K963-3 hand Amptrol. When in the CC-STICK, DOWNHILL PIPE, or CV-WIRE modes and when a remote control is connected to the 6-pin Connector, the auto-sensing circuit automatically switches the OUTPUT control from control at the welder to remote control.

When in TOUCH START TIG mode and when a Amptrol is connected to the 6-Pin Connector, the OUTPUT dial is used to set the maximum current range of the CURRENT CONTROL of the Amptrol.

The 14-pin connector is used to directly connect a wire feeder control cable. In the CV-WIRE mode, when the control cable is connected to the 14-pin con- nector, the auto-sensing circuit automatically makes the Output Control inactive and the wire feeder volt- age control active

WARNING

NOTE: When a wire feeder with a built in welding voltage control is connected to the 14-pin connec- tor, do not connect anything to the 6-pin connec- tor.

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VANTAGE® 400