Controls And Settings; Engine Controls - Lincoln Electric AIR VANTAGE 500 (AU) Operator's 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 deenergize, and the switch must
be toggled 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.
3. ENGINE STOP SWITCH
Shutʼs down engine.
OPERATION
FIGURE B.1
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(Items 1 through 9)
SWITCH
AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)
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4. 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.
5. FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
Displays the level of diesel fuel in the fuel tank.
The operator must watch the fuel level close-
ly to prevent running out of fuel and possibly
having to bleed the system.
6. ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The gauge displays the engine coolant tempera-
ture.
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