Lincoln Electric VANTAGE SVM178-B Service Manual page 252

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STATOR/ROTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (CONTINUED)
FIGURE F.25 – LIFT FRAME AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENT REMOVAL
FUEL TANK
SUPPORTS
In steps 20 – 24, the lift frame weldment, fuel tank sup-
ports, and fan baffle are removed as a unit. See Figure
F.25.
20. Using the 3/8" wrench, remove the two bolts (at
top) that hold the center panel to the lift frame
weldment.
21. Using the 1/2" wrench, remove the two bolts (at
bottom) that hold the center panel to the lift frame
weldment.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
LIFT FRAME
WELDMENT
VANTAGE® 500
CENTER PANEL
FAN BAFFLE
BASE
22. With the 3/8" wrench, remove the nuts, lock wash-
ers, and flat washers from the two studs that hold
the fan baffle to the machine base.
23. Using the 3/4" wrench, remove the four bolts, lock
washers, and nuts from the bottom of the lift frame
weldment.
24. Carefully remove the lift frame weldment, fuel tank
supports, and attached fan baffle. You will need to
lift the fan baffle off the two studs on the machine
base, then cock it slightly to remove it.
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