D-3

MAINTENANCE

D-3

CHARGING THE BATTERY

When you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise connect battery cables to the battery, be sure the polarity is correct. Improper polarity can damage the charging circuit. The Vantage positive (+) battery terminal has a red terminal cover.

If you need to charge the battery with an external charger, disconnect the negative cable first, then the positive cable before you attach the charger leads. after the battery is charged, reconnect the positive battery cable first and the negative cable last. Failure to do so can result in damage to the internal charger

components.

Follow the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer for proper charger settings and charging time.

WELDER / GENERATOR

MAINTENANCE

STORAGE

Store the Vantage in clean, dry protected areas.

CLEANING

Blow out the generator and controls periodically with low pressure air. do this at least once a week in particularly dirty areas.

NAMEPLATES / WARNING DECALS

MAINTENANCE

Whenever routine maintenance is performed on this machine - or at least yearly - inspect all nameplates and labels for legibility. Replace those which are no longer clear. Refer to the parts list for the replacement item number.

BRUSH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

It is normal for the brushes and slip rings to wear and darken slightly. Inspect the brushes when a generator overhaul is necessary.

WARNING

Do not attempt to polish slip rings while the engine is running.

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Table D.1 Engine Maintenance Components

 

ITEM

MAKE

PART NUMBER

SERVICE INTERVAL

 

 

Air Cleaner Element

Donaldson

P181052

Replace every 200 hours. (Replace more

 

 

 

AC

A302C

often when used in dusty and /o r

 

 

 

Fleetguard

AF437K

high ambient temperature conditions)

 

 

Oil Filer

Cummins

C6002112110

Replace every 750 hours or 12 months,

 

 

 

Fleetguard

LF3855

whichever is less.

 

 

Fan Belt

Cummins

C0412021748

Inspect every 1000 hours or 12 months,

 

 

 

 

 

whichever is less.

 

 

Fuel Strainer

Cummins

3826094

Inspect and replace monthly, as

 

 

 

Fleetguard

FF5079

required. Replace annually.

 

 

Fuel Filter /

Cummins

C6003112130

Replace every 500 hours or 6 months,

 

 

Water Separator

Fleetguard

FS19594

whichever is less.

 

 

.

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

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BCI GROUP 34

Inspect every 500 hours

 

 

Engine Oil Change

See Manual

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Change every 750 hours or 3 months,

 

 

 

 

 

whichever is less. Check daily.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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