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PRE-OPERATION ENGINE AND COM-
PRESSOR SERVICE
READ the engine and compressor operating and
maintenance instructions supplied with this machine.
WARNING
• Keep hands away from the engine
muffler or HOT engine parts.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
fuelling.
• Do not smoke when fuelling.
• Fill fuel tank at a moderate rate and do not over-
fill.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear
before starting engine.
• Keep sparks and flame away from tank.
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OIL
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) is shipped with the
engine crankcase filled with high quality SAE 10W-30
oil (API class CD or better). Check the engine and
compressor oil levels before starting the engine. If it is
not up to the full mark on the dip stick, add oil as
required. Check the oil level every four hours of run-
ning time during the first 35 running hours. Refer to
the engine and compressor Operatorʼs Manuals for
specific oil recommendations and break-in informa-
tion. The oil change interval is dependent on the quali-
ty of the oil and the operating environment. Refer to
the engine and compressor Operatorʼs Manuals for
the proper service and maintenance intervals.
FUEL USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY
• Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh diesel fuel. The
capacity of the fuel tank is approximately 25 gallons
(95 liters). See engine Operatorʼs Manual for specif-
ic fuel recommendations. Running out of fuel may
require bleeding the fuel injection pump.
NOTE: Before starting the engine, open the fuel shut-
off valve (pointer to be in line with hose).
FUEL CAP
Remove the plastic cap covering from the Fuel Tank
Filler neck and install the Fuel Cap.
INSTALLATION
ENGINE COOLANT
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The welder is shipped with the engine and radiator
filled with a 50% mixture of ethylene glycol and water.
See the MAINTENANCE section and the engine
Operatorʼs Manual for more information on coolant.
BATTERY CONNECTION
• INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — disconnect
negative cable from old battery first and connect
to new battery last.
• CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER — remove
battery from welder by disconnecting negative
cable first, then positive cable and battery clamp.
When reinstalling, connect negative cable last.
Keep well ventilated.
• USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to
battery first then connect negative lead to nega-
tive battery lead at engine foot.
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IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE
WHEN:
a) Installing new batteries.
b) Using a booster.
Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.
AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)
WARNING
HOT COOLANT can burn skin.
•Do not remove cap if radiator is hot.
WARNING
GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.
• Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes
away from battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin.
• Wear gloves and eye protection and
be careful when working near battery.
• Follow instructions printed on battery.
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