Fuel Filter; Engine Adjustment; Battery Maintenance; Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor - Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 400 Operator's Manual

VANTAGE 400

FUEL FILTER

1. Check the fuel filter and fuel pre-filter for water accumulation
or sediment.
2. Replace the fuel filter if it is found with excessive water accu-
mulation or sediment. Empty fuel pre-filter.

ENGINE ADJUSTMENT

OVERSPEED IS HAZARDOUS
The maximum allowable high idle speed for this machine is
1890 RPM, no load. Do NOT tamper with governor components
or setting or make any other adjustments to increase the
maximum speed. Severe personal injury and damage to the
machine can result if operated at speeds above maximum.
Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a Lincoln
Service Center or an authorized Field Service Shop.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

To access the battery, remove the battery tray from the front of
the machine with 3/8" nut driver or flat head screw driver. Pull
the tray out of machine far enough to disconnect the negative
and then positive battery cables. The tray can then be tilted and
lifted to remove the entire tray and battery from the machine for
easy service.
GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.
Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away from battery.
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To prevent EXPLOSION when:
INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — discon-
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nect negative cable from old battery first
and connect to new battery last.
CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER —
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remove battery from welder by discon-
necting negative cable first, then positive
cable and battery clamp. When rein-
stalling, connect
negative cable last. Keep well ventilated.
USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to battery
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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
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working near battery.
Follow instructions printed on battery.
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WARNING
CLEANING THE BATTERY
Keep the battery clean by wiping it with a damp cloth when dirty.
If the terminals appear corroded, disconnect the battery cables
and wash the terminals with an ammonia solution or a solution
of 1/4 pound (0.1113 kg) of baking soda and 1 quart (0.9461L)
of water. Be sure the battery vent plugs (if equipped) are tight so
that none of the solution enters the cells.
After cleaning, flush the outside of the battery, the battery com-
partment, and surrounding areas with clear water. Coat the bat-
tery terminals lightly with petroleum jelly or a non-conductive
grease to retard corrosion.
Keep the battery clean and dry. Moisture accumulation on the
battery can lead to more rapid discharge and early battery failure.
CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
If battery cells are low, fill them to the neck of the filler hole with
distilled water and recharge. If one cell is low, check for leaks.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
When you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise connect battery
cables to the battery, be sure the polarity is correct. Improper
polarity can damage the charging circuit. The VANTAGE 400 pos-
itive (+) battery terminal has a red terminal cover.
If you need to charge the battery with an external charger, dis-
connect the negative cable first, then the positive cable before
you attach the charger leads. After the battery is charged,
reconnect the positive battery cable first and the negative cable
last. Failure to do so can result in damage to the internal charger
components.
Follow the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer for
proper charger settings and charging time.

SERVICING OPTIONAL SPARK ARRESTOR

Clean every 100 hours.

WELDER / GENERATOR MAINTENANCE

STORAGE: Store in clean, dry protected areas.
• MUFFLER MAY BE HOT
• ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE INSTALLING THE SPARK
ARRESTER!
• DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE WHILE INSTALLING THE SPARK
ARRESTER!
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING