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VANTAGE
®
400-I
ENGINE CONTROLS:
12. RUN/STOP SWITCH
the engine prior to starting. STOP position stops the
engine. The oil pressure interlock switch prevents battery drain if
the switch is left in the RUN position and the engine is not operat-
ing.
13. GLOW PLUG PUSH BUTTON
• When pushed activates the glow plugs. Glow plug should
not be activated for more than 20 seconds continuously.
14. START PUSH BUTTON
crank the engine.
15. IDLER SWITCH
- Has two positions as follows:
1) In the HIGH
position, the engine runs at the high idle speed
controlled by the engine governor.
2) In the AUTO
• When switched from HIGH to AUTO or after starting the engine, the
engine will operate at full speed for approximately 12 seconds and
then go to low idle speed.
• When the electrode touches the work or power is drawn for lights or
tools (approximately 100 Watts minimum), the engine accelerates and
operates at full speed.
• When welding ceases or the AC power load is turned off, a fixed time
delay of approximately 12 seconds starts. If the welding or AC power
load is not restarted before the end of the time delay, the idler reduces
the engine speed to low idle speed.
• The engine will automatically return to high idle speed when there is
welding load or AC power load reapplied.
16. POLARITY SWITCH-
polarities: DC+ & DC-.
17. DASHBOARD GAUGE-
plays 5 gauges:
3a. OIL PRESSURE
The gauge displays the engine oil pressure when the
engine is running.
3b. ENGINE TEMPERATURE
The gauge displays the engine coolant temperature.
3c. HOUR METER
The hour meter displays the total time that the engine
has been running. This meter is a useful indicator for
scheduling preventive maintenance.
3d. FUEL LEVEL
Displays the level of diesel fuel in the fuel tank.
The operator must watch the fuel level closely to pre-
vent running out of fuel and possibly having to bleed
the system.
3e. BATTERY VOLTAGE INDICATOR
Displays the battery voltage and indicates that the
charging system is functioning properly.
- RUN position energizes
-
- Energizes the starter motor to
position, the idler operates as follows:
Provides two selectable welding
The dash board gauge dis-
18. ENGINE STOP SWITCH-
19. CIRCUIT BREAKER-
Circuit.
20. CIRCUIT BREAKER-
Feeder circuits.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power receptacles.
2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO.
3. Press Glow Plug Button and hold 15 to 20 seconds.
4. Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.
5. Press START button until the engine starts or for
Continue to hold the glow plug button for up to an additional 10 seconds.
6. Release the engine START button immediately when the engine starts.
7. The engine will run at high idle speed for approximately 12 seconds and
then drop to low idle speed. Allow the engine to warm up at low idle for
several minutes before applying a load and/or switching to high idle.
Allow a longer warm up time in cold weather.
NOTE: If the unit fails to start turn run/stop switch to off and repeat step 3
through step 7 after waiting 30 seconds.
CAUTION
• Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for more than
20 seconds.
• Do not push the START button while the engine is running
because this can damage the ring gear and/or the starter motor.
• IF the Engine Protection or Battery Charging Lights do NOT turn
off shortly after starting the engine, shut off the engine immedi-
ately and determine the cause.
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NOTE: When starting for the first time, or after and extended period of time of not
operating, it will take longer than normal to start because the fuel pump has to fill the
fuel system. For best results, bleed the fuel system as indicated in Maintenance
Section of this manual.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and allow the
engine to run at low idle speed for a few minutes to cool the
engine.
STOP the engine by placing the RUN-STOP switch in the STOP
position.
NOTE: A fuel shut off valve is located on the fuel pre-filter.
B-4
OPERATION
Shuts down engine.
For protection of Battery Charging
For protection of 42V & 115V Wire
up to 10 seconds.
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