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Kent Binsfeld
April 2, 2025
Engine light is on. Oil and coolant level are both good, engine runs fine but light engine light stays on
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Mr. Anderson
April 2, 2025
If the engine light is on despite good oil and coolant levels and normal engine operation, it may be due to issues such as a faulty oil pressure switch or a problem with the engine control unit (ECU). It is recommended to check the 30A breaker for the ECU and, if the issue persists, contact a Field Service Facility.
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Operator’s Manual VANTAGE 600 SD ® For use with machines having Code Numbers: 11981 Need Help? Call 1.888.935.3877 Register your machine: to talk to a Service Representative www.lincolnelectric.com/register Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: Hours of Operation: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET) Mon. thru Fri. Save for future reference After hours? Use “Ask the Experts”...
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THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
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MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet BE DANGEROUS E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. 2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF).
S FETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
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S FETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.
® VANTAGE 600 SD INSTALLATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION OUTPUT @ 104°F(40°C) - WELDER AND GENERATOR ® The VANTAGE 600 SD is a diesel engine-driven welding power Welding Range source. The machine uses a brush type alternating current gener- 30 - 600 Amps CC/CV ator for DC multi-purpose welding, for 120/240 VAC single phase and 240V three phase auxiliary standby power.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS With the VRD switch in the “OFF” position, the VRD lights are non acti- vated. WARNING FIGURE A.1 Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thor- oughly read all operating and maintenance manuals supplied ON / OFF VDR SWITCH with your machine.
® VANTAGE 600 SD INSTALLATION ANGLE OF OPERATION HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION ® To achieve optimum engine performance the VANTAGE 600 SD At temperatures above 104°F (40°C), output voltage derating may should be run in a level position. The maximum angle of operation be necessary.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD INSTALLATION TOWING Use a recommended trailer for use with this equipment for road, in-plant and ® The VANTAGE 600 SD is shipped with the engine crankcase filled with high yard towing by a vehicle . If the user adapts a non-Lincoln trailer, they must quality SAE 10W-30 Oil that meets (API class CJ-4 or better) for diesel assume responsibility that the method of attachment and usage does not engines.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD INSTALLATION BATTERY CONNECTION SPARK ARRESTOR Some federal, state or local laws may require that gasoline or CAUTION diesel engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters when they are operated in certain locations where unarrested sparks Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn skin may present a fire hazard.
® VANTAGE 600 SD INSTALLATION REMOTE CONTROL WELDING OUTPUT CABLES ® The VANTAGE 600 SD is equipped with a 12-pin and a 14-pin con- With the engine off, route the electrode and work cables through the nector. To enable remote control capabilities, the LOCAL/REMOTE strain relief bracket provided on the front of the base and connect to the switch must be in the REMOTE position.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD INSTALLATION FIGURE A.3 CAUTION AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES • Loose connections will cause the output terminals to over- 10A 42V/40V ARCLINK BREAKERS heat. The terminals may eventually melt. 20A 120V AUXILIARY BREAKERS BATTERY 20A BREAKER • Do not cross the welding cables at the output terminal connec- tion.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD INSTALLATION STANDBY POWER CONNECTIONS ® The VANTAGE 600 SD is suitable for temporary, standby or 2. Take necessary steps to assure load is limited to the capacity of ® emergency power using the engine manufacturer’s recommended the VANTAGE 600 SD by installing a 50 amp, 240 VAC double maintenance schedule.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD INSTALLATION CONNECTION OF WIRE FEEDERS WITH CONTROL FIGURE A.5 CABLE (14 PIN) Set Weld Terminals to Set Mode to WARNING Remotely Controlled CV Wire Shut off welder before making any electrical connections. Set Polarity to Match Electrode Polarity ------------------------------------------------------------------ CONNECTION OF LF-72, LF-74, FLEX FEED 74 HT,...
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® VANTAGE 600 SD INSTALLATION CONNECTION OF ACROSS THE ARC WIRE FEEDERS FIGURE A.7 TO THE VANTAGE ® 600 SD These connections instructions apply to both the LN-25 Pro and Weld Activ8 models. The feeders have an internal contactor and the electrode is not energized until the gun trigger is closed.
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Voltage sense at studs GTAW SMAW Voltage sense at studs The electrode voltage sense lead (67) is automatically enabled by the weld process, and integral to the 5 pin ArcLink control cable (K1543-xx) or K2683-xx. FIGURE A.9 VANTAGE 600 SD ® WORK A-11...
® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS Read and understand this entire section before operating WELDER ® your VANTAGE 600 SD. ® The VANTAGE 600 SD provides excellent constant current DC WARNING welding output for stick (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding. The ®...
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® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION 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. Figure B.1 CASE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ENGINE CONTROLS 1. STOP / (LOW IDLE/RUN) / (HIGH IDLE/RUN) SWITCH Toggling the switch to the RUN position energizes the fuel sole-...
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® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION Idler Operational exceptions 4. OUTPUT CONTROL- The OUTPUT dial is used to preset the output voltage or current as displayed on the digital meters for When the WELDING TERMINALS switch is in the “Remotely the five welding modes. Controlled”...
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® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION 6. DIGITAL OUTPUT METERS- The digital meters allow the preset arc output voltage (CV-WIRE mode) or preset arc current FIGURE B.2 (CC-STICK, DOWNHILL PIPE, ARC GOUGING and TIG modes) to be set prior to welding using the OUTPUT control dial. During welding, the meter display the actual output voltage (VOLTS) and current (AMPS).
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® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION • Alternate CV mode selection. Default CV mode will be non-syner- gic FCAW-SS (mode 6). Alternate settings will be non-synergic GMAW (mode 5) and non-synergic FCAW-GS (mode 7). The left display will show “CV” and “type” alternately at 0.5 second intervals.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION • Test Modes for grid load testing. The left display will show “tESt” and “LoAd” alternately at 0.5 second intervals. The right display will show “CC” (mode 200)(Figure B.9), “CV” (mode 201)(Figure B.10) or “OFF” (normal operation)(Figure B.11). This setting is not remembered between machine power cycles and will default to OFF at each power on.
® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION 7. WELD TERMINALS ON SWITCH 13. 12-PIN CONNECTOR Output is enabled when in the ON position. Output is remotely controlled For attaching optional remote control equipment. The ® when in the REMOTE position. This control is not active in ArcLink K2909-1 (12-pin to 6-pin) adapter cable is included for modes.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION 18. 20A 120V AUXILIARY BREAKERS 26. DIAGNOSTIC PLUG 19. 50A 240V 3 PHASE BREAKER This is used by Field Service shops to connect and trou- bleshoot engine error codes and is found on the firewall inside the machine on the service side.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION 31. STATUS LED (See Table B.1) Status The status LED indicates system status. Normal oper- ation is a steady green light. Note: During normal power-up, the LED may flash red and/or green as the equipment performs self tests.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION WELDER OPERATION TOUCH START TIG MODE ® The VANTAGE 600 SD can be used in a wide variety of DC TIG weld- DUTY CYCLE ing applications. Duty cycle is the percentage of time the load is being applied in a 10 The TOUCH START TIG setting of the MODE switch is for DC TIG (Tungsten minute period.
WFS. programs is and must be the sole responsibility of the builder/user. Many variables beyond the control of The Lincoln Electric Company Amps affect the results obtained in applying these programs. These variables include, but are not limited to, welding procedure, plate In constant current modes, this control adjusts the welding amperage.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION Most pulse welding programs are synergic. As the wire feed speed is adjusted, the VANTAGE ® 600 SD will automatically recalculate the waveform parameters to maintain similar arc properties. The VANTAGE ® 600 SD utilizes “adaptive control” to compensate for changes in the electrical stick-out while welding.
® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION SETTINGS WHEN USING THE K930-2 TIG MODULE • Set the WELD MODE switch to the “Touch Start TIG Setting”. • Set the Stop/Auto Idle/High Idle switch to the “AUTO/RUN” position. • Set the WELDING TERMINALS switch to the “Remotely Controlled”...
® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION CV-WIRE MODE PARALLELING ® Connect a wire feeder to the VANTAGE 600 SD and set welder When paralleling machines in order to combine their outputs, all controls according to the instructions listed earlier in this section. units must be operated in the CC-STICK mode at the same output settings.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION ® TABLE B.5 VANTAGE 600 SD DEUTZ SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND POWER LOADS WELD 1 PHASE 3 PHASE BOTH 1 AND 3 PHASE AMPS WATTS AMPS WATTS AMPS WATTS AMPS 12,000 20,000 ------ 12,000 17,800 ------ PLUS 12,000 14,000...
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® VANTAGE 600 SD OPERATION The following additional modes can be accessed via an ArcLink feeder Synergic CV Modes Metal Dia. Steel Stainless Core Flux Core Aluminum Argon Argon Argon inches CO2 Tri-Mix Argon Mix CO2 4043 5356 .030 • •...
6 and 14-pin remote connec- ® tions can be made to this unit. For all Lincoln Electric Chopper Technology Square Wave™ TIG 175 engine-driven welders. Mounts on roof with K2663-1 Docking Kit.
® VANTAGE 600 SD ACCESSORIES WIRE FEEDER OPTIONS ™ LN-25 IRONWORKER WIRE FEEDER ® Portable CV unit for flux-cored and mig welding with maxtrac wire drive system. includes digital meters for wire feed speed/amperage and voltage, gas solenoid, internal contactor and 5/64 in. (2.0 mm) drive roll kit for cored wire.
® VANTAGE 600 SD MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING CAUTION • Have a qualified technician do the maintenance and trou- AIR FILTER bleshooting work. • Turn the engine off before working inside the machine. WARNING • Remove guards only when necessary and replace them when the maintenance requiring their removal is complete.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD MAINTENANCE Service Instructions Service Instructions Single- and Two-Stage Engine Air Cleaners Single- and Two-Stage Engine Air Cleaners Inspect the New Filter for Damage Inspect the New Filter for Damage Remove the Filter Remove the Filter Inspect the new filter carefully, paying attention to Unfasten or unlatch the the inside of the open end, which is the service cover.
® VANTAGE 600 SD MAINTENANCE FUEL FILTERS BATTERY HANDLING GASES FROM BATTERY can explode. WARNING • Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away from When working on the fuel system battery. • Keep naked lights away, do not smoke! • Do not spill fuel! To prevent EXPLOSION when: ------------------------------------------------------------------ •...
® VANTAGE 600 SD MAINTENANCE CHARGING THE BATTERY WELDER / GENERATOR MAINTENANCE When you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise connect battery STORAGE cables to the battery, be sure the polarity is correct. Improper ® Store the VANTAGE 600 SD in a clean, dry protected areas. ®...
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD TROUBLE SHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION ENGINE PROBLEMS Major Physical or Electrical Damage . Contact your Local Lincoln is Evident. Authorized Field Service Facility. 1.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD TROUBLE SHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION FUNCTION PROBLEMS Battery does not stay charged. 1. Faulty battery. 2. Faulty engine alternator. 3. Loose or broken lead in charging circuit.
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® VANTAGE 600 SD TROUBLE SHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION FUNCTION PROBLEMS Engine goes to low idle but does 1. Faulty Weld Control PCB or Idler not stay at low idle. relay.
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Index of Sub Assemblies - 11981 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION P-752-A INDEX OF SUB ASSEMBLIES P-752-B.2 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS P-752-C CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY P-752-D CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY P-752-E OUTPUT PANEL ASSEMBLY P-752-F POWER MODULE ASSEMBLY P-752-G BASE & LIFT BALE ASSEMBLY P-752-H FUEL TANK &...
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Index of Sub Assemblies - 11981 P-752-A.jpg Vantage 600 T4F - 11981...
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Miscellaneous Items PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 9SG7638 CONTROL HARNESS 9ST12153-10 PLUG 4 WIRE GROUNDING K2909-1 12 PIN TO 6 PIN CABLE ADAPTER K3985-1 SPARK ARRESTOR KIT Vantage 600 T4F - 11981...
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Radiator & Case Back Assembly PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 9SG7341-1 RADIATOR & CASE BACK ASSEMBLY 9SL8912-6 CASE BACK 9ST13086-62 DECAL-WARNING 9SM15045-64 ACOUSTICAL FOAM 9SM25275-2 LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET 9ST11827-71 CARRIAGE BOLT 9SS30690 SPACER 9SS30686 ISOLATOR 9SS9262-47 PLAIN WASHER 9ST9187-10 3/8-16HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 9SM25275-3 RIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET 9SG7340-1 FAN SHROUD...
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Radiator & Case Back Assembly P-752-L.jpg Vantage 600 T4F - 11981...
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Covers PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 9SL13116-8 ROOF ASSEMBLY 9SG3998-5 ROOF 9ST14882-1 DOOR BUMPER 9SM20278 RADIATOR CAP COVER ASSEMBLY 9ST12584-6 RIVET 9ST11525-7 SPEED NUT 9SL16589 AIR CLEANER BRACKET 9SS24739-40 STAINLESS STEEL SCREW 9SS24739-31 1/4-20 STAINLESS STEEL SCREW 9SL10648-4 LEFT SIDE PANEL 9SS24739-31 1/4-20 STAINLESS STEEL SCREW 9ST11525-5 SPEED NUT1/4-20...
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Covers PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 9ST13086-221 WARNING DECAL 9SS25896 DECAL-WARNING 9SS10437-F GASKET 9SL13737-1 BACK PANEL 9SG8108 SIDE DECAL 9SM16197 DECAL-WARNING 9SS28039-4 DECAL GREEN INITIATIVE 9SM21801 FAMILY NAME LOGO 9SS27368-6 LOGO DECAL Vantage 600 T4F - 11981...
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WARNING Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and AVISO DE ground. Spanish PRECAuCION No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
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WARNING Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. AVISO DE Spanish PRECAuCION Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
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Engine light is on. Oil and coolant level are both good, engine runs fine but light engine light stays on
If the engine light is on despite good oil and coolant levels and normal engine operation, it may be due to issues such as a faulty oil pressure switch or a problem with the engine control unit (ECU). It is recommended to check the 30A breaker for the ECU and, if the issue persists, contact a Field Service Facility.
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