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VANTAGE
441X/LE500X
®
BATTERY CONNECTION
CAUTION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn
skin and damage eyes.
The Vantage
®
441X/LE500X is shipped with the negative
battery cable disconnected. Make certain that the RUN/STOP/
IDLE switch is in the STOP position. Remove the four screws
from the battery tray using a screwdriver or a 3/8"(10mm)
socket. Attach the negative battery cable to the negative battery
terminal and tighten using a 1/2"(13mm) socket or wrench.
NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged battery; if
unused for several months, the battery may require a booster
charge. Be careful to charge the battery with the correct polarity.
(See Battery in MAINTENANCE section)
WARNING
GASES FROM BATTERY can
explode.
•
Keep sparks, ame and cigarettes away
from battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
•
INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — disconnect negative
cable from old battery rst and connect to new
battery last.
•
CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER — remove
battery from welder by disconnecting negative cable
rst, then positive cable and battery clamp. When
reinstalling, connect negative cable last. Keep well
ventilated.
•
USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to battery
rst 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 battery.
• Follow instructions printed on battery.
IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE WHEN:
a) Installing new batteries.
b) Using a booster.
Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.
EXHAUST OUTLET PIPE
Remove cap from DOC pipe protruding from roof.
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 away from the air intake. Tighten using a
wrench.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Some federal, state or local laws may require that gasoline or
diesel engines be equipped with exhaust spark arrestors when
they are operated in certain locations where unarrested sparks
may present a re hazard.
The DOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst) unit included with this welder
does not qualify as a spark arrestor. When required by local
regulations, a suitable spark arrestor, such as the K2864-1 must
be installed and properly maintained.
WARNING
An incorrect spark arrestor may lead to damage to the
engine or adversely affect performance.
SERVICE INDICATOR
Air cleaner service indicator provides a Go/No-Go visual indication
of useful lter service life.
FIGURE A.2
A-5
INSTALLATION
EXHAUST OUTLET
CLAMP
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