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AIR VANTAGE
®
800 (AU) CUMMINS
PRE-OPERATION ENGINE AND COMPRESSOR
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.
OIL
®
The AIR VANTAGE
800 (AU) CUMMINS 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 running time
during the first 35 running hours. Refer to the engine and
compressor Operator's Manuals for specific oil recommendations
and break-in information. The oil change interval is dependent on
the quality of the oil and the operating environment. Refer to the
engine and compressor Operator's 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
Operator's Manual for specific fuel recommendations. Running out
of fuel may require bleeding the fuel injection pump.
NOTE: Before starting the engine, open the fuel shutoff valve
FUEL CAP
(pointer to be in line with hose).
Remove the plastic cap covering from the Fuel Tank Filler neck
and install the Fuel Cap.
ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING
HOT COOLANT can burn skin.
•
Do not remove cap if radiator is hot.
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 Operator's Manual for more information on
coolant.
BATTERY CONNECTION
WARNING
GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.
• Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away from
battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
•
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 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.
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IMPORTANT:
To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE WHEN:
a)
Installing new batteries.
b)
Using a booster.
Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.
A-4
INSTALLATION
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