Lincoln IM985 PRE-OPERATION Engine and COM- Pressor Service, Oil, Fuel CAP, Engine Coolant

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PRE-OPERATION ENGINE AND COM- PRESSOR SERVICE

READ the engine and compressor operating and maintenance instructions supplied with this machine.

WARNING

•Keep hands away from the engine muffler or HOT engine parts.

•Stop engine and allow to cool before fuelling.

•Do not smoke when fuelling.

•Fill fuel tank at a moderate rate and do not over- fill.

•Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear before starting engine.

•Keep sparks and flame away from tank.

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OIL

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA is shipped with the engine crankcase filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 oil (API class CD or better). Check the engine and compressor oil levels 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 35 running hours. Refer to the engine and compressor Operator’s Manuals for specific oil recommendations and break-in informa- tion. The oil change interval is dependent on the quali- ty of the oil and the operating environment. Refer to the engine and compressor Operator’s Manuals for the proper service and maintenance intervals.

FUEL

USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY

Low Sulphur fuel or ultra low sulphur fuel in USA and CANADA only.

•Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh diesel fuel. The capacity of the fuel tank is approximately 25 gallons (95 liters). See engine Operator’s Manual for specific fuel recommendations. Running out of fuel may require bleeding the fuel injection pump. NOTE: before starting the engine, open the fuel shutoff valve (pointer to be in line with hose).

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FUEL CAP

Remove the plastic cap covering from the Fuel Tank Filler neck and install the Fuel Cap.

ENGINE COOLANT

WARNING

HOT COOLANT can burn skin.

•Do not remove cap if radiator is hot.

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The welder is shipped with the engine and radiator filled with a 50% mixture of ethylene glycol and water. See the MAINTENANCE section and the engine Operator’s Manual for more information on coolant.

bATTERY CONNECTION

GASES FROM bATTERY can explode.

•Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away from battery.

To prevent EXPLOSION when:

•INSTALLING A NEW bATTERY — disconnect negative cable from old battery first and connect to new battery last.

•CONNECTING A bATTERY CHARGER — remove battery from welder by disconnecting negative cable first, then positive cable and battery clamp. When reinstalling, connect negative cable last. Keep well ventilated.

•USING A bOOSTER — connect positive lead to battery first then connect negative lead to nega- tive battery lead at engine foot.

bATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin.

•Wear gloves and eye protection and be careful when working near battery.

•Follow instructions printed on battery.

IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE WHEN:

a)Installing new batteries.

b)Using a booster.

Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.

AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUbOTA

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Contents Safety Depends on You 11470Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosion IiiIvSAFETY Précautions DE SûretéPlease Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately On-Line Product RegistrationTAbLE of Contents Vii Section DSection E Section FInstallation Technical Specifications AIR Vantage 500 KUbOTA K2325Safety Precautions High Temperature Operation LiftingHigh Altitude Operation TowingPRE-OPERATION Engine and COM- Pressor Service OILFuel Fuel CAPAIR Cleaner Inlet Hood Muffler Outlet PipeSpark Arrestor Welding TerminalsRemote Control Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesSTANDbY Power Connections Connection of AIR Vantage 500 KUbOTA 500 to Premises Wiring Connection of Lincoln ELEC- Tric Wire Feeders Across The-Arc ModelControl Cable Model Connection of the LN-25 to the AIR Vantage 500 KUbOTA TA see Section FShut off welder before making any electrical con- nections Operation General DescriptionRecommended Applications AIR CompressorGenerator WelderWeld Mode Selector Switch Welding Controls Figure b.1Digital Output METERS-The digital Wire Feeder Voltmeter Switch TAbLE b.1Engine Controls Glow Plug Push bUTTONBATTERY Jump Start Terminal AIR Compressor Controls 24 ThruStarting the Engine Welder Operation Stopping the EngineConstant Current CC-STICK Welding TAbLE b.2Downhill Pipe Welding TIG WeldingFor Re-Striking Electrodes Wire WELDING-CV ARC GougingTAbLE b.4 Table b.3 Typical Current RangesAuxiliary Power Operation Simultaneous Welding and AUXIL- Iary Power LoadsBOTH 1 and 3 Phase ParallelingAccessories Field Installed OptionsAccessories are available at Welders AIR VantageMaintenance Compressor MaintenanceService Instructions Single- and Two-StageEngine Air CleanersAIR Cleaner Engine OIL ChangeOIL Filter Change Cooling System Tightening the FAN bELTBLEEDING the Fuel System Fuel FilterEngine Adjustment BATTERY MaintenanceServicing Muffler with INTER- NAL Spark Arrestor Checking the Electrolyte LevelWelder / Generator Maintenance Gfci Module Testing and Resetting ProcedureTAbLE D.1 Engine Maintenance Components TROUbLESHOOTING HOW to USE TROUbLESHOOTING GuidePRObLEMS SymptomsPOSSIbLE Cause Recommended Course of ActionWelding without a control cable High idle does not work Faulty control cable. Repair or Field Service Facility Your local Lincoln AuthorizedEngine Welders / K867 / K775 / LN-7 Connection Diagram To Work Electrode Cable To Wire Feed UnitEngine Welders / K867 / LN-8 Connection Diagram DiagramsKUbOTA Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Wiring Diagram Enhanced DiagramDimension Print Bottom View of Welder BaseAIR Vantage 500 KUbOTA Precaucion Warnung
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