Engine Operation; Starting The Engine - Lincoln Electric BIG RED 500 Service Manual

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17. 120 VAC DUPLEX RECEPTACLE
Single-pole 20A rated. Provides overload protec-
tion for the 120VAC (5-20R) NEMA Duplex
Receptacle.
18. CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Single pole 15A rated. Provides overload protec-
tion for the 120VAC European (IEC-309) recepta-
cle.
19. 120 VAC RECEPTACLE
European (IEC-309) receptacle rated up to 16
amps and is IP44 rated. Receptacle is GFCI pro-
tected.
20. GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Module
Protects both 120VAC Auxiliary Power recepta-
cles.
If a GFCI Module is tripped, See the MAINTE-
NANCE section for detailed information on testing
and resetting the GFCI Module.
21. WELD OUTPUT TERMINALS + AND -
Covered terminals that provide welding connection
points for the electrode and work cables.
22. GROUND STUD
Protects both 120VAC Auxiliary Power recepta-
cles.

ENGINE OPERATION

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Open the engine compartment door and check that
the fuel shut off valve located screwed into the fuel
filter housing is in the open position (lever to be in
line with the hose).
2. Check for proper oil level. Close engine compart-
ment door.
3. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power recep-
tacles.
4. Set the RUN/STOP switch to "RUN". Observe that
the battery charging light is on and fuel is in the fuel
tank (see fuel gauge).
5. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the engine
START button until the engine starts.
6. Release the engine START button when the engine
starts.
7. Check that the engine protection and battery charg-
ing lights are off. The engine protection light is on
after starting, the engine will shutdown in a few sec-
onds. Investigate any indicated problem.
OPERATION
8. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes
before applying a load. Allow a longer warm up time
in cold weather.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
With a fully charged battery and the proper weight
oil, the engine should start satisfactorily even down
to about -15°C(5°F). If the engine must be frequent-
ly started below -15°C(5°F), it may be desirable to
install additional starting aids. The use of No. 1D
diesel fuel is recommended in place of No. 2D at
temperatures below -5°C(23° F).
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Switch the RUN/STOP switch to "STOP". This turns
off the voltage supplied to the shutdown solenoid. A
backup shutdown can be accomplished by shutting
off the fuel valve located on the fuel line.
NOTE: Also put Run/Stop switch in "Stop" position
when engine is not running - battery will be dis-
charged otherwise.
TYPICAL BIG RED
High Idle - No Load
1890 R.P.M.
DC, CC Weld Output
400A/36V/100%
DC, CC Weld Output
500A/30V/40%
Auxiliary Power
3.6 Kw
NOTE: This data is for reference only. Fuel consump-
tion is approximate and can be influenced by
many factors, including engine maintenance,
environmental conditions and fuel quality.
BIG RED ® 500/600
TABLE B.1
® 500 FUEL CONSUMPTION
Deutz D2011L03i Engine Running Time for
32HP (24Kw) @ 1800 RPM 75.7 L (20 Gal.)
2.1 liters/hr
35.6 hrs
(.56 gal/hr)
5.6 liters/hr
13.4 hrs
(1.49 gal/hr)
3.6 liters/hr
20.7 hrs
(.97 gal/hr)
2.6 liters/hr
28.9 hrs
(.69 gal/hr)
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