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ENGINE CONTROLS:
13. RUN/STOP SWITCH -
14. GLOW PLUG PUSH BUTTON -
•When pushed activates the glow plugs. Glow plug should not be activated for more than 20 seconds continuously.
15.ENGINE STOP SWITCH
Shutʼs down engine.
16. BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH
Battery disconnect switch provides lockout/tagout capability. Switch is conveniently located on the front bottom of the machine.
17. START PUSH BUTTON - Energizes the starter motor to crank the engine.
18.IDLER SWITCH- Has two positions as follows:
1)In the HIGH position, the engine runs at the high idle speed controlled by the engine governor.
2)In the AUTO position, the idler operates as follows:
•When switched from HIGH to AUTO or after starting the engine, the engine will operate at full speed for approximately 12 seconds and then go to low idle speed.
•When the electrode touches the work or power is drawn for lights or tools (approximately 100 Watts minimum), the engine accelerates and operates at full speed.
•When welding ceases or the AC power load is turned off, a fixed time delay of approximately 12 seconds starts. If the welding or AC power load is not restarted before the end of the time delay, the idler reduces the engine speed to low idle speed.
•The engine will automatically return to high idle speed when there is welding load or AC power load reapplied.
19.ENGINE HOUR METER- Displays the total time that the engine has been running. This meter is useful for scheduling prescribed maintenance.
20.CIRCUIT BREAKER- For protection of Battery Charging Circuit.
21.ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE- The electric fuel gauge gives accurate and reliable indication as to how much fuel is in the fuel tank.
22.COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE- A indicator of engine coolant temperature.
23.OIL PRESSURE GAUGE- A indicator of engine Oil Pressure.
24.ENGINE PROTECTION LIGHT- A warning indicator light for Low Oil Pressure and/or Coolant Over Temperature.The light is off when the systems are functioning properly. The light will come on and the engine will shutdown when there is Low Oil Pressure and/or the Coolant is Over Temperature.
Note: The light remains off when the
25.BATTERY CHARGING LIGHT- A warning indicator light for Low/No battery charge. The light is off when the systems are functioning properly. The light will come on if there is a Low/No battery condition but the machine will continue to run.
Note: The light may or may not come on when the
STARTING THE ENGINE
TABLE B.2
TYPICAL VANTAGE® 580 FUEL CONSUMPTION
| PERKINS | Running Time for |
| Gal./Hr (Liters/Hr) | 20 gallons / hours |
Low Idle - No Load | .38(1.44) | 52.63 |
1400 R.P.M. |
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High Idle - No Load | .59(2.23) | 33.90 |
1850 R.P.M. |
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DC Weld Output | 2.15(8.14) | 9.30 |
500 Amps @ 40Volts |
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20,000 Watts 3 Phase | 1.91(7.23) | 10.47 |
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7,200 Watts 1 Phase | 1.1 (4.16) | 22.03 |
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NOTE: This data is for reference only. Fuel consumption is approximate and can be influenced by many factors, including engine maintenance, environmental conditions and fuel quality.
1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power receptacles. 2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO. 
3.Press Glow Plug Button and hold 15 to 20 seconds.
4.Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.
5.Press START button until the engine starts or for up to 10 sec- onds. Continue to hold the glow plug button for up to an addition- al 10 seconds.
6.Release the engine START button immediately when the engine starts.
7.The engine will run at high idle speed for approximately 12 sec- onds and then drop to low idle speed. Allow the engine to warm up at low idle for several minutes before applying a load and/or switch- ing to high idle. Allow a longer warm up time in cold weather.
VANTAGE® 580
