Engine Service Items; Engine Oil Change; Air Cleaner - Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 400 Operator's Manual

VANTAGE 400

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

Drain the engine oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and
complete draining. It is recommended that each time the oil is
changed the oil filter be changed as well.
• Be sure the unit is off. Disconnect the negative battery cable to
ensure safety.
• Locate oil drain hose and valve in bottom of base and pull
through the hole in the battery access panel on the welder.
• Open oil drain valve by lifting up spring loaded lever and rotate
90 counterclockwise. Pull to open and drain the oil into a suit-
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able container for disposal.
• Close the drain valve by rotating lever 90
• Re-fill the crankcase to the upper limit mark on the dipstick
with the recommended oil (see engine operation manual OR
engine service items decal OR below). Replace and tighten the
oil filler cap securely.
• Push oil drain hose and valve back into unit, re-connect nega-
tive battery cable, and close doors and engine top cover before
restarting unit.Wash your hands with soap and water after han-
dling used motor oil. Please dispose of used motor oil in a
manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest
you take it in a sealed container to your local service station or
recycling center for reclamation. DO NOT throw it in the trash;
pour it on the ground or down a drain.
Use motor oil designed for diesel engines that meets require-
ments for API service classification CC/CD/CE/CF/CF-4/CG-4 or
CH-4.
ACEA E1/E2/E3. Always check the API service label on the oil con-
tainer to be sure it includes the letters indicated. (Note: An S-
grade oil must not be used in a diesel engine or damage may
result. It IS permissible to use an oil that meets S and C grade
service classifications.)
SAE 10W30 is recommended for general, all temperature use, 5F
to 104F (-15C to 40C).
See engine owner's manual for more specific information on oil
viscosity recommendations.
OIL FILTER CHANGE
• Drain the oil.
• Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench and drain the oil
into a suitable container. Discard the used filter. Note: Care
should be taken during filter removal to not disrupt or damage
in any way the fuel lines.
• Clean the filter mounting base and coat the gasket
new filter with clean engine oil.
• Screw the new filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the
mounting base. Using an oil filter wrench, tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 to 7/8 of a turn.
• Refill the crankcase with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil. Reinstall the oil filler cap and tighten
securely.
• Start the engine and check for oil filter leaks.
• Stop the engine and check the oil level. If necessary, add oil to
the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
clockwise.
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• Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning
the air cleaner element. A fire or explosion could result.
• Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine
wear will result from contaminants, such as dust and dirt
being drawn into the engine.
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AIR CLEANER

The diesel engine is equipped with a dry type air filter. Never
apply oil to it. Service the air cleaner as follows:
Replace the element every 500 hours of operation. Under dusty
conditions, replace sooner.
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