Controls And Settings; Engine Controls - Lincoln Electric VANTAGE SVM178-B Service Manual

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CONTROLS AND SETTINGS

All welder and engine controls are located on the case front panel. Refer to Figure B.1 and the explanations that follow.
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ENGINE CONTROLS

1. RUN STOP
Toggling the switch to the RUN position energizes
the fuel solenoid for approximately 30 seconds. The
engine must be started within that time or the fuel
solenoid will denergize, and the switch must be tog-
gled to reset the timer.
2. START PUSHBUTTON
Energizes the starter motor to crank the engine. With
the engine "Run / Stop" switch in the "Run" position,
push and hold the Start button to crank the engine;
release as the engine starts. Do not press while
engine is running since this can cause damage to
the ring gear and/or starter motor
OPERATION
Figure B3.1 Case Front Panel Controls
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SWITCH
VANTAGE® 500
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3. HOUR METER
The hour meter displays the total time that the engine
has been running. This meter is a useful indicator for
scheduling preventive maintenance.
4. FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
Displays the level of diesel fuel in the fuel tank.
The operator must watch the fuel level closely to
prevent running out of fuel and possibly having to
bleed the system.
5. ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The gauge displays the engine coolant temperature.
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