Engine Controls; Fuel Consumption - Lincoln Electric 11298 Operator's Manual

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ENGINE CONTROLS:

12. RUN/STOP SWITCH
gizes 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 operating.
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
starter motor to 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 position, the idler operates as fol-
lows:
• 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. ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE-
gauge gives accurate and reliable indication as to
how much fuel is in the fuel tank.
17. ENGINE HOUR METER-
time that the engine has been running. This meter
is useful for scheduling prescribed maintenance.
TABLE B.2
TYPICAL VANTAGE® 500 (CE) FUEL CONSUMPTION
PERKINS (404C-22T), (404D-22T)
Gal./Hr (Liters/Hr)
.31(1.16)
Low Idle - No Load
1200 R.P.M.
High Idle - No Load .47(1.78)
1575 R.P.M.
DC Weld Output 1.82(6.87)
450 Amps @ 38Volts
NOTE: This data is for reference only. Fuel consumption is
approximate and can be influenced by many factors, including
engine maintenance, environmental conditions and fuel quality.
OPERATION
- RUN position ener-
-
- Energizes the
The electric fuel
Displays the total
Running Time ( Hours)
Codes 11298, 11298 Codes 11524, 11525
11574,11575
20 gallon tank
15 gallon tank
65.50
49.13
42.52
31.89
11.01
8.26
VANTAGE
18. ENGINE PROTECTION LIGHT-
cator light for Low Oil Pressure and/or Coolant Over
Temperature.The light is off when the systems are func-
tioning properly. The light will come on and the engine
will shutdown when there is Low Oil Pressure and/or
the Coolant is Over Temperature.
Note: The light remains off when the RUN-STOP switch
is in the "ON" position prior to starting the
engine.However if the engine is not started within 60
seconds the light will come on. When this happens the
RUN-STOP switch must be returned to the "OFF" posi-
tion to reset the engine protection system and light.
19. BATTERY CHARGING LIGHT-
tor light for Low/No battery charge. The light is off when
the systems are functioning properly. The light will
come on if there is a Low/No battery condition but the
machine will continue to run.
Note: The light may or may not come on when the RUN-
STOP switch is in the "ON" position. It will come on dur-
ing cranking and stay on until the engine starts. After
starting the engine the light will go off unless a Low/No
battery charge condition exists.
20. COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE-
tor of engine coolant temperature.
21. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE-
Oil Pressure.
22. CIRCUIT BREAKER
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power recepta-
cles.
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 up to 10
seconds. 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.
500 (CE)
®
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A warning indi-
A warning indica-
A indica-
A indicator of engine