Oil; Fuel; Battery Connections; Muffler Outlet Pipe - Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 400 Operator's Manual

VANTAGE 400

OIL

The VANTAGE 400 is shipped with the engine crankcase filled
with high quality SAE 10W-30 Oil that meets classification CG-4
or CH-4 for diesel engines. 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 50 running hours. Refer to the engine Operator's
Manual for specific oil recommendations and break-in informa-
tion. The oil change interval is dependent on the quality of the oil
and the operating environment. Refer to the Engine Operator's
Manual for more details on the proper service and maintenance
intervals.

FUEL

USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY
• Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. The capacity of the
tank is 20 gals. (75.7 ltrs). When the fuel gauge reads
empty the tank contains approximately 2 gals. (7.6ltrs.) of
reserve fuel.
NOTE: A fuel shut off valve is located on the pre-filter/sedi-
ment filter. Which should be in the closed position
when the welder is not used for extended periods of
time.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Air to cool the engine is drawn in the side and exhausted
through radiator & case back. It is important that the intake
and exhaust air is not restricted. Allow a minimum clear-
ance of 1ft. (0.6m) from the case back and 16in.(406mm)
from either side of the base to a vertical surface.
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BATTERY CONNECTION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn
skin and damage eyes.
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The VANTAGE 400 is shipped with the negative battery cable dis-
connected. Make certain that the RUN-STOP switch is in the
STOP position. Remove the two screws from the battery tray
using a screwdriver or a 3/8" socket. Attach the negative battery
cable to the negative battery terminal and tighten using a 1/2"
socket or wrench.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION

MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE

Using the clamp provided secure the outlet pipe to the outlet tube with
the pipe positioned such that it will direct the exhaust in the desired
direction. Tighten using a 9/16" socket or wrench.

SPARK ARRESTER

Some federal, state or local laws may require that gasoline or diesel
engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters when they are oper-
ated in certain locations where unarrested sparks may present a fire
hazard. The standard muffler included with this welder does not qualify
as a spark arrester. When required by local regulations, a suitable spark
arrester, such as the K903-1 must be installed and properly maintained.
An incorrect spark arrestor may lead to damage to the engine or
adversely affect performance.
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REMOTE CONTROL

The VANTAGE® 400 is equipped with a 6-pin and a 14-pin connector.
When in the ARC GOUGING or CV-WIRE modes and when a remote control
is connected to the 6-pin Connector, the auto-sensing circuit automatically
switches the OUTPUT control from control at the welder to remote control.
When in TOUCH START TIG mode and when a Amptrol is connected to the 6-
Pin Connector, the OUTPUT dial is used to set the maximum current range of
the CURRENT CONTROL of the Amptrol.
When in the CC-STICK or DOWNHILL PIPE mode and when a remote control
is connected to the 6-Pin or 14-Pin connector, the output control is used to
set the maximum current range of the remote.
EXAMPLE: When the OUTPUT CONTROL on the welder is set to 200 amps
the current range on the remote control will be Min.-200 amps, rather than
the full Min.-Max. amps. Any current range that is less than the full range
provides finer current resolution for more fine tuning of the output.
In the CV-WIRE mode, if the feeder being used has a voltage control when
the wire feeder control cable is connected to the 14-Pin Connector, the
auto-sensing circuit automatically makes OUTPUT CONTROL inactive and
the wire feeder voltage control active. Otherwise, the OUTPUT CONTROL is
used to preset the voltage.
The 14-pin connector is used to directly connect a wire feeder control cable.
In the CV-WIRE mode, when the control cable is connected to the 14-pin
connector, the auto-sensing circuit automatically makes the Output Control
inactive and the wire feeder voltage control active.
NOTE: When a wire feeder with a built in welding voltage control is
connected to the 14-pin connector, do not connect anything to the 6-
pin connector.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

A-4
INSTALLATION
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