Lincoln IM985 manual Operation, General Description

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OPERATION

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s manual supplied with your welder. It includes important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operat- ing and maintenance instructions, and parts lists.

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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

•Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing.

•Insulate yourself from work and ground

•Always wear dry insulating gloves.

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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

•Use in open, well ventilated areas or

vent exhaust outside

• Do not stack anything near the engine.

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MOVING PARTS can injure.

•Do not operate with doors open or guards off.

•Stop engine before servicing.

•Keep away from moving parts

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•Always operate the welder with the hinged door closed and the side panels in place.

•Read carefully the Safety Precautions page before operating this machine. Always follow these and any other safety procedures included in this man- ual and in the Engine Instruction Manual.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA is a diesel engine- driven welding power source. The machine uses a brush type alternating current generator for DC multi- purpose welding, for 120/240 VAC single phase and 240V three phase auxiliary standby power. The AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA also has a rotary screw 60 cfm air compressor built in. The DC welding control sys-

tem uses state of the art Chopper Technology for superior welding performance.

FOR AUXILIARY POWER:

Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired operating mode. Full power is available regard- less of the welding control settings providing no welding current is being drawn.

ENGINE OPERATION

Before Starting the Engine:

•Be sure the machine is on a level surface.

•Open side engine door and remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Reinsert the dipstick and check the level on the dipstick.

•Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the full mark. Do not overfill. Close engine door.

•Check radiator for proper coolant level. (Fill if nec- essary).

•See Engine Owner’s Manual for specific oil and coolant recommendations.

WARNING

ADD FUEL

•Stop engine while fueling.

•Do not smoke when fueling.

•Keep sparks and flame away from tank.

•Do not leave unattended while fueling.

DIESEL FUEL • Wipe up spilled fuel and allow can cause fire. fumes to clear before starting

engine.

• Do not overfill tank, fuel expan-

sion may cause overflow.

Diesel Fuel Only-Low Sulphur Fuel or Ultra Low Sulphur in USA and Canada.

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•Remove the fuel tank cap.

•Fill the tank. DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE POINT OF OVERFLOW.

•Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.

•See Engine Owner’s Manual for specific fuel recom- mendations.

bREAK-IN PERIOD

The engine will use a small amount of oil during its “break-in” period. The break-in period is about 50 run- ning hours.Check the oil every four hours during break-in.

Change the oil after the first 50 hours of operation and every 200 hours thereafter. Change the oil filter at each oil change.

During break-in, subject the Welder to moderate

CAUTION

loads. Avoid long periods running at idle. before stopping the engine, remove all loads and allow the engine to cool several minutes.

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Contents 11470 Safety Depends on YouCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionPrécautions DE Sûreté IvSAFETYOn-Line Product Registration Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyTAbLE of Contents Section F ViiSection D Section ETechnical Specifications AIR Vantage 500 KUbOTA K2325 InstallationSafety Precautions Towing High Temperature OperationLifting High Altitude OperationFuel CAP PRE-OPERATION Engine and COM- Pressor ServiceOIL FuelWelding Terminals AIR Cleaner Inlet HoodMuffler Outlet Pipe Spark ArrestorAuxiliary Power Receptacles Remote ControlSTANDbY Power Connections Connection of AIR Vantage 500 KUbOTA 500 to Premises Wiring Across The-Arc Model Connection of Lincoln ELEC- Tric Wire FeedersControl Cable Model TA see Section F Connection of the LN-25 to the AIR Vantage 500 KUbOTAShut off welder before making any electrical con- nections General Description OperationWelder Recommended ApplicationsAIR Compressor GeneratorWelding Controls Figure b.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchDigital Output METERS-The digital TAbLE b.1 Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchGlow Plug Push bUTTON Engine ControlsAIR Compressor Controls 24 Thru BATTERY Jump Start TerminalStarting the Engine TAbLE b.2 Welder OperationStopping the Engine Constant Current CC-STICK WeldingTIG Welding Downhill Pipe WeldingFor Re-Striking Electrodes Table b.3 Typical Current Ranges Wire WELDING-CVARC Gouging TAbLE b.4Paralleling Auxiliary Power OperationSimultaneous Welding and AUXIL- Iary Power Loads BOTH 1 and 3 PhaseWelders AIR Vantage AccessoriesField Installed Options Accessories are available atCompressor Maintenance MaintenanceSingle- and Two-StageEngine Air Cleaners Service InstructionsEngine OIL Change AIR CleanerOIL Filter Change Fuel Filter Cooling SystemTightening the FAN bELT BLEEDING the Fuel SystemChecking the Electrolyte Level Engine AdjustmentBATTERY Maintenance Servicing Muffler with INTER- NAL Spark ArrestorGfci Module Testing and Resetting Procedure Welder / Generator MaintenanceTAbLE D.1 Engine Maintenance Components HOW to USE TROUbLESHOOTING Guide TROUbLESHOOTINGCause Recommended Course of Action PRObLEMSSymptoms POSSIbLEWelding without a control cable High idle does not work Faulty control cable. Repair or Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityTo Work Electrode Cable To Wire Feed Unit Engine Welders / K867 / K775 / LN-7 Connection DiagramDiagrams Engine Welders / K867 / LN-8 Connection DiagramKUbOTA Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Enhanced Diagram Wiring DiagramBottom View of Welder Base Dimension PrintAIR Vantage 500 KUbOTA Precaucion Warnung
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