Cooling System - Lincoln Electric VANTAGE SVM178-B Service Manual

D3.7

COOLING SYSTEM

The cooling system of the Deutz engine needs to be
checked and cleaned periodically. Consult the engine
Operation Manual for the proper frequency and proce-
dures.
COOLING BLOWER BELT: The following procedure
should be followed to replace the cooling blower belt:
1. Allow the machine to cool.
2. Unfasten and slide the battery holder out from the
welder.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the engine case side.
5. Loosen the air cleaner hose clamp at the engine
and detach the hose.
6. Remove the engine end panel with air box and air
cleaner attached for access to the engine.
7 Remove the Idler solenoid and the pulley guard.
FIGURE D3.5 – COOLING BLOWER BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTING
MAINTENANCE
Note the placement of the flat washer at the uppper
right mounting bolt of the pulley guard.
10. Push outward on the idler pulley and adjust the
11. Reinstall the air cleaner hose, engine case side,
12. Run the engine for 15 minutes and reset the ten-
Air
Cleaner
VANTAGE® 500
8. See Figure D3.5. Loosen the idler pulley mounting
bolt and move the pulley toward the engine.
9. Remove the old cooling blower belt and install a
new one.
cold belt tension for approximately 10-15 mm (.4-.6
in.) maximum deflection) midway between any two
pulleys and tighten the bolt.
and engine end panel. Reattach the negative bat-
tery cable. Slide in and refasten the battery holder.
sion per the Engine Operation Manual using a V-
belt tension gauge.
Rear
Panel
Idler
Pulley
Idle
Solenoid
Pulley
Guard
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