Lincoln Electric 500 manual Service Instructions

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MAINTENANCE

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Service Instructions

Single- and Two-Stage Engine Air Cleaners

Remove the Filter

 

Unfasten or unlatch the

 

service cover. Because

 

the filter fits tightly over the

 

outlet tube to create the critical seal, there will

Rotate the

be some initial resistance, similar to breaking

the seal on a jar. Gently move the end of the filter

filter while

pulling

 

back and forth to

break

the seal then rotate while

straight out.

pulling straight out. Avoid knocking the filter

 

 

against the housing.

If your air cleaner has a safety filter, replace it every third primary filter change. Remove the safety filter as you would the primary filter. Make sure you cover the air cleaner outlet tube to avoid any unfiltered contaminant dropping into the engine.

Clean Both Surfaces of the Outlet Tube and Check the Vacuator™ Valve

Use a clean cloth to wipe the filter sealing surface and the inside of the outlet tube. Contaminant on the sealing surface could hinder an effective seal and cause leakage. Make sure that all contaminant is removed before the new filter is inserted. Dirt accidently transferred to the inside of the outlet tube will reach the engine and cause wear. Engine manufacturers say that it takes only a few grams of dirt to "dust" an engine! Be careful not to damage the sealing area on the tube.

Wipe both sides of the outlet tube clean.

Outer edge of the

Inner edge of the

outlet tube

outlet tube

 

If your air cleaner is equipped with a Vacuator Valve

Visually check and physically squeeze to make sure the valve is flexible and not inverted, damaged or plugged.

Inspect the New Filter for Damage

Inspect the new filter carefully, paying attention to the inside of the open end, which is the

sealing area. NEVER install a damaged filter. A new Donaldson radial seal filter may have a dry lubricant on the seal to aid installation.

Insert the New Radial Seal Filter Properly

If you're servicing the safety filter, this should be seated into position before installing the primary filter.

Insert the new filter carefully. Seat the filter by hand, making certain it is completely into the air cleaner housing before securing the cover in place.

The critical sealing area will stretch

slightly, adjust itself and distribute the sealing pressure evenly. To complete a tight seal, apply pressure by hand at the outer rim of the filter, not the flexible center. (Avoid pushing on the center of the urethane end cap.) No cover pressure is required to hold the seal. NEVER use the service cover to push the filter into place! Using the cover to push the filter in could cause damage to the housing, cover fasteners and will void the warranty.

If the service cover hits the filter before it is fully in place, remove the cover and push the filter (by hand) further into the air cleaner and try again. The cover should go on with no extra force.

Once the filter is in place, secure the service cover.

Caution

NEVER use the service cover to push the filter into place! Using the cover to push the filter in could cause damage to the housing, cover fasteners and will void the warranty.

Inspect the Old Filter for Leak Clues

Visually inspect the old filter for any signs of leaks. A streak of dust on the clean side of the filter is a telltale sign. Remove any cause of leaks before installing new filter.

Check Connectors for Tight Fit

Make sure that all mounting bands, clamps, bolts, and connections in the entire air cleaner system are tight. Check for holes in piping and repair if needed. Any leaks in your intake piping will send dust directly to the engine!

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Contents Vantage California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyE C T R I C S H O C K c a n kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Table of Contents Section F Section DSection E Technical Specifications Vantage 500 K2686 InstallationReceptacles Auxiliary Power Circuit Breaker Other Circuit BreakersLocation and Ventilation Safety PrecautionsVRD Voltage Reduction Device Vehicle Mounting PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceTowing OILRemote Control Battery ConnectionFuel Engine Cooling SystemElectrical Connections Duplex Receptacles and Gfci Modules Auxiliary Power Receptacles Standby Power ConnectionsConnection of Vantage 500 to Premises Wiring Connection of LN-15 to the Vantage Shut the welder off Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersAcross The-Arc Model Control Cable ModelInstallation General Description OperationFigure B.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchTable B.1 Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchGlow Plug Push Button Engine ControlsStarting the Engine Table B.2Welder Operation Stopping the EngineConstant Current CC-STICK Welding Duty CycleTable B.3 TIG WeldingTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 Auxiliary Power Wire WELDING-CVARC Gouging PlusWelders Vantage AccessoriesField Installed Options Routine Maintenance MaintenanceEngine OIL Change AIR CleanerOIL Filter Change Such as dust and dirt being drawn into the engineService Instructions Bleeding the Fuel System Cooling SystemTightening the FAN Belt Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Engine AdjustmentBattery Maintenance Gfci Module Testing and Resetting Procedure Welder / Generator MaintenanceHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingContact your local Lincoln Welding without a control cable Authorized Field Service Facility Authorized Field Service Facility Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams 500 WiringDiagram Dimension Print Vantage Vantage Aviso DE Keep your head out of fumes Turn power off before servicing
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