Lincoln Electric SVM175-A service manual Engine Adjustment, Battery Maintenance

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D-7			MAINTENANCE				D-7
	FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE			water accumulation or sediment. Empty fuel pre-fil-
	At the end of each day, refill the fuel tank to minimize			2. Replace the fuel filter if it is found with excessive
				ter.
	moisture condensation and dirt contamination in the			OVERSPEED IS HAZARDOUS
	fuel line. Do not overfill; leave room for expansion			The maximum allowable high idle speed for this
	Use only fresh, No. 2 grade DIESEL fuel. Do not use			machine is 3650 RPM, no load. Do NOT tamper with
				governor components or setting or make any other
	kerosene. See the Engine Operatorʼs		Manual for	adjustments to increase the maximum speed.
	instructions on replacing the fuel filter.			Severe personal injury and damage to the machine
	BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM			can result if operated at speeds above maximum.
	fuel filter or fuel lines have been detached, the fuel tank			ENGINE ADJUSTMENT
	You may need to bleed air from the fuel system if the			Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a
	has been run empty or after periods of long storage. It
	is recommended that the fuel shutoff valve be closed			Lincoln Service Center or an authorized Field Service
	during periods of non-use.			Shop.
	(For Code 10926, 11121 )			BATTERY MAINTENANCE
	The Kubota D722 engine supplied with this welder is			To access the battery, Disconnect the Negative and
	equipped with an automatic bleeding mechanism that			then Positive battery cables. Remove the 2 screws
	functions when the electric fuel pump is actuated. It is			from the battery door using a screwdriver or a 3/8"
	generally not necessary to open a vent screw or fuel			socket. Remove the 2 nuts from the battery bracket
	line fitting to bleed the fuel system.			using a 7/16” wrench or socket. Slide the battery out
	(For Code 11888, 11275 )			and remove from welder
	The Kubota D722 engine supplied with this welder is			WARNING
	equipped with an automatic bleeding mechanism that
	helps purge the air from the mechanical fuel pump sys-			GASES	FROM	BATTERY	can
	tem. It is generally not necessary to open a vent screw
	or fuel line fitting to bleed the fuel system. Operate the			explode.
	priming lever on the pump to assist starting and after			• Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes
	extended periods of non-use or out of fuel conditions.			away from battery.
		WARNING		To prevent EXPLOSION when:
	To	avoid personal injury, do not bleed a hot engine.		• INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — Disconnect
	This could cause fuel to spill onto a hot exhaust			negative cable from old battery first and connect to
	manifold, creating a danger of fire.			new battery last.	BATTERY	CHARGER	—
------------------------------------------------------------------------				• CONNECTING A
	Bleed the fuel system as follows:			Remove battery from welder by disconnecting
	1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel.			negative cable first, then positive cable and battery
	2. Open the fuel shut off valve (vertical position of han-			clamp. When reinstalling, connect
		dle) on the Fuel Filter.		negative cable last. Keep well ventilated.
3. Press and hold the glow plug button for 10 to 20				• USING A BOOSTER — Connect positive lead to
		seconds.(For Code 10926, 11121)
3a. Crank the engine by pressing the start button for 45				battery first, then connect negative lead to the
		seconds. (For Code 11188, 11275)		engine foot.
4. Check to see that fuel is flowing through both fuel				BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and
		filters		skin.
5. Follow the normal STARTING procedures.				• Wear gloves and eye protection and
	FUEL FILTER			be careful when working near
				battery.
	1. Check the fuel filter and fuel pre-filter for water accu-			• Follow instructions printed on battery.
		mulation or sediment.