Installation, Pre-operation engine service, Warning – Lincoln Electric VANTAGE SVM178-B Manuel d'utilisation
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INSTALLATION
A4.5
A4.5
VANTAGE® 500
PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE
READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc-
tions supplied with this machine.
• Keep hands away from the engine
muffler or HOT engine parts.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• 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.
OIL
The Vantage is shipped with the engine crankcase
filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 oil (API class CD
or better). Check the oil level 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 running time during the first 35 running hours.
Refer to the engine Operator’s Manual for specific oil
recommendations and break-in information. The oil
change interval is dependent on the quality of the oil
and the operating environment. Refer to the engine
Operator’s Manual for the proper service and mainte-
nance intervals.
FUEL
NOTE: USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY.
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh diesel fuel. The
capacity of the fuel tank is approx 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).
NOTE: Before starting the engine, open the fuel shut-
off valve (pointer to be in line with hose).
FUEL CAP
Remove the plastic cap covering from the fuel tank
filler neck and install the fuel cap.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
HOT COOLANT can burn skin.
•Do not remove cap if radiator is hot.
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 nega-
tive 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 negative
battery lead at engine foot.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and
skin.
• Wear gloves and eye protection and
be careful when working near bat-
tery.
• Follow instructions printed on battery.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING