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Vantage ® 500
For use with machines having Code Numbers:
Vantage 500: 11467, 11786, 11922, 11923,
11962, 12359, 12360, 12361, 12373, 12656,
12694
SERVICE MANUAL
SVM285
| Issue D ate 18-Feb
© Lincoln Global, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 Vantage ® 500 For use with machines having Code Numbers: Vantage 500: 11467, 11786, 11922, 11923, 11962, 12359, 12360, 12361, 12373, 12656, 12694 SERVICE MANUAL SVM285 | Issue D ate 18-Feb © Lincoln Global, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3 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).
  • Page 4 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”...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Vantage® 500 Service Manual Last update: 2018/01/01 VANTAGE® 500 ............................. 1 Service Manual ..............................1 Troubleshooting & Repair ..........................3 HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..................... 3 PC BOARD TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES ....................4 Troubleshooting guide ............................5 Test Procedures ..............................
  • Page 7 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual CONTROL POTENTIOMETER AND MODE SWITCH TEST PROCEDURE ............64 REMOTE RECEPTACLE RESISTANCE TEST PROCEDURE ................67 CHOKE TEST PROCEDURE ..........................70 Removal And Replacement Procedures ...................... 72 ENGINE ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ..72 BATTERY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ................
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting & Repair

    Troubleshooting & Repair HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Service and repair should be performed by only 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. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
  • Page 9: Pc Board Troubleshooting Procedures

    ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • If you return a PC board to The Lincoln Electric Company for credit, it must be in the static-shielding bag. This will • Have an electrician install and service this prevent further damage and allow proper failure analysis.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide

    7. Perform the Stator Voltage Test Procedure. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 11 Operators faulty Manual. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 12 6. Perform the Stator Voltage Test Procedure. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 13 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Observe Safety Guidelines TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE detailed in the beginning of this manual. PROBLEMS POSSIBLE AREAS OF RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) MISADJUSTMENT(S) COURSE OF ACTION OUTPUT PROBLEMS The machine will weld but the 1. Make sure the machine is 1.
  • Page 14 8. Replace the weld control board. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 15 7. Replace the weld control board. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 16 If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 17 3. The weld control board may be faulty. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 18 4. The wire feeder may be defective. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 19 If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 20 If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 21 If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 22 If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 23 If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 24 Electronic Governor Control Module Test Procedure. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 25 3. The air filter may be clogged, replace if necessary. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 26 6. The weld control board may be defective. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 27 5. The weld control board may be defective. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 28 Contact authorized local Engine Service Shop. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 29: Test Procedures

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 30 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Position the shield into the machine. 2. Using a 3/8” nutdriver, attach the four screws securing the control panel in the upright position. 3. Carefully position the left case side panel onto the machine.
  • Page 31: Chopper Module Capacitor Discharge Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 32 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.2 – Chopper module board discharge...
  • Page 33: Brush And Slip Ring Service Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 34 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual CLEANING SLIP RINGS: 10. In the event that the slip rings have become dirty, discolored or mildly pitted, it will be necessary to clean them, using very fine, 500 or 600 grit sand paper or a 220 or 320 grit commutator stone.
  • Page 35: Engine Electronic Governor Control Module Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 36 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 13. Unplug the magnetic sensor quick-connect leads. See Wiring Diagram. 14. Using a volt/ohmmeter, test the resistance of the magnetic pickup sensor. The sensor resistance should be 180 to 200 Ohms. 15. If the resistance reading is significantly different than expected, the magnetic pickup sensor is faulty, perform the Magnetic Pickup Sensor Replacement And Adjustment Procedure.
  • Page 37 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.4 – Electronic engine governor module light location Figure F.5 – Electronic engine governor module lead locations...
  • Page 38: Idle Relay (Cr1) Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 39 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Table F.1 – Idle relay (CR1) relay resistance tests TEST POINT TEST POINT EXPECTED READING MACHINE CONDITION TERMINAL 87 TERMINAL 30 OPEN NO POWER APPLIED TO (HIGH RESISTANCE) RELAY COILS. TERMINAL 87A TERMINAL 30...
  • Page 40 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.7 – Idle relay (CR1) terminal location and schematic...
  • Page 41: Engine Protection Relay (Cr2) Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 42 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Table F.2 – Engine protection relay (CR2) relay resistance tests TEST POINT TEST POINT EXPECTED READING MACHINE CONDITION TERMINAL 87 TERMINAL 30 OPEN NO POWER APPLIED TO (HIGH RESISTANCE) RELAY COILS. TERMINAL 87A TERMINAL 30...
  • Page 43 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.9 – Engine protection relay (CR2) terminal location and schematic...
  • Page 44: Engine Alternator Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 45 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 14. Move the positive probe to the ‘D’ terminal on the back of the alternator (lead 263). See Figure F.10. 15. The meter should read about 13.7 to 14.2 VDC. 16. If the meter reads correctly, check the connections between the alternator and the battery. See Wiring Diagram.
  • Page 46: Rotor Resistance And Ground Test Procedure (Static)

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 47 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.11 – Capacitor lead and terminal locations...
  • Page 48: Rotor Resistance And Ground Test Procedure (Dynamic)

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 49: Rotor Voltage Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 50 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 15. Check the field bridge rectifier and capacitor, also check the wiring and terminals connecting them. See Wiring Diagram. 16. Perform the Rotor Resistance and Ground Test Procedures (Static) and (Dynamic). 17. When the tests have been completed, reconnect leads to the field bridge rectifier. All other stator leads should remain disconnected and isolated at this time.
  • Page 51: Flashing Voltage Test Procedure (Engine Not Running)

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 52: Stator Voltage Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 53 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 12. Connect the positive meter probe to either lead 4A, 6C or 3B or insert into the terminal Z, Y or X of the three-phase 240VAC receptacle. See Figure F.12. See Wiring Diagram. 13. Start the engine and run it at high idle (1850 RPM).
  • Page 54 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.12 – Receptacle and Amphenol locations Figure F.13 – 14 Pin Amphenol terminal locations...
  • Page 55 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.14 – Output rectifier bridge lead locations...
  • Page 56: Output Rectifier Bridge Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 57 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 9. Using the appropriate volt/ohmmeter, perform the tests outlined in Table F.3. See Figure F.15. See Wiring Diagram. 10. If any tests fail, the output rectifier bridge may be faulty. 11. If faulty, perform the Output Rectifier Bridge Removal And Replacement Procedure.
  • Page 58 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.15 – Output rectifier bridge lead locations...
  • Page 59: Chopper Module Function Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 60 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 14. Check for about 58 VDC between chopper module terminals B2+ to B3- and B5+ to B6 and between the welder output terminals. See Figure F.16. See Wiring Diagram. 15. If about 58 VDC is present at chopper module terminals B2+ to B3- and B5+ to B6-, but not at the output terminals, there is a problem between the chopper module and one of the output terminals.
  • Page 61: Chopper Module Resistance Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 62 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Table F.4 – Diode test table TEST POINT (+) TEST POINT (–) EXPECTED RESULT 1.7V 1.6V Figure F.17 – Chopper module terminal locations...
  • Page 63: Weld Control Board Pwm Gate Signal Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 64 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 16. If the 80 to 100 VDC supply voltage is present at the weld control board, but there is no PWM gate signal, check the voltage between leads 2+ (J1-4) and 4 (J1-3). The voltage should be about 0 VDC.
  • Page 65 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.19 – Weld control board plug J1 and J3 lead locations...
  • Page 66: Weld Control Board Feedback Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 67 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 15. Restart the machine and apply a load across the weld terminals that measures about 200 amps. If the machine will not produce 200 amps of current, apply as much load as you can.
  • Page 68 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.20 – Weld control board plug locations Figure F.21 – Weld control board plug J3 and J6 lead locations...
  • Page 69: Control Potentiometer And Mode Switch Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 70 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Table F.5 – Control potentiometer and mode switch test points POT/MODE SWITCH RESISTANCE TEST MODE SWITCH SETTING OHMMETER CONNECTION OHMMETER READING CC-STICK J7-9 (214) TO J7-14 (218) 500K OR HIGHER CC-STICK J7-9 (214) TO J7-15 (220)
  • Page 71 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.22 – Weld control board plug J7 location Figure F.23 – Weld control board plug J7 lead locations...
  • Page 72: Remote Receptacle Resistance Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 73 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Table F.6 – Remote receptacle resistance tests WELDING TERMINAL SWITCH OHMMETER CONNECTION EXPECTED READING SETTING PIN G (75B) TO PIN A (32) 500,000 (500K) OHMS OR HIGHER PIN G (75B) TO PIN B (GND-A)
  • Page 74 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.24 – Weld control board plug J1 locations Figure F.25 – 14-pin amphenol terminal locations...
  • Page 75: Choke Test Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 76 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.26 – Choke assembly location Figure F.27 – Negative output stud location...
  • Page 77: Removal And Replacement Procedures

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 78 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.28 – Engine electronic governor control module plug locations Figure F.29 – Engine electronic governor control module mounting screws location...
  • Page 79: Battery Removal And Replacement Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 80 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.30 – Battery tray mounting screw locations Figure F.31 – Battery cable, tray and mounting nut locations...
  • Page 81: Idle Relay (Cr1) And Engine Protection Relay (Cr2) Removal And Replacement Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 82 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.32 – Relay and mounting socket locations...
  • Page 83: Output Rectifier Bridge Removal And Replacement Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 84 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position the new output rectifier bridge onto the mounting posts on the power module panel. 2. Using a 1/2” nutdriver, tighten the two nuts securing the output rectifier bridge to the mounting posts on the power module panel.
  • Page 85 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.33 – Output rectifier bridge lead locations Figure F.34 – Output rectifier bridge mounting nut locations...
  • Page 86: Chopper Module Board Removal And Replacement Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 87 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 3. Using a 3/8” nutdriver, attach the four screws securing the chopper board bracket to the power module panel. 4. Connect the quick-connect terminals securing leads 23 and 25 to terminals B7 and B8.
  • Page 88 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.36 – Chopper board and bracket mounting screw locations...
  • Page 89: Weld Control Board Removal And Replacement Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 90 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.37 – Weld control board plug locations Figure F.38 – Weld control board mounting screw locations...
  • Page 91: Choke Removal And Replacement Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 92 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 12. Carefully maneuver the front panel assembly out to allow for the removal of the choke assembly. 13. Using two 1/2”open-end wrenches, remove the bolt, nut, lock washer and two flat washers securing the heavy choke lead (from the rear of the negative output stud) to the choke terminal. See Figure F.43.
  • Page 93 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.39 – Front panel mounting screw locations Figure F.40 – Auxiliary receptacle panel lead location...
  • Page 94 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.41 – Upper control panel lead locations Figure F.42 – Field capacitor lead location...
  • Page 95 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.43 – Choke assembly mounting hardware and terminal locations...
  • Page 96: Fuel Tank Removal And Replacement Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 97 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 15. Carefully remove the fuel tank tray. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position the fuel tank tray into the machine. 2. Carefully position the fuel tank into the machine. Using needle-nose pliers, tighten the hose clamps securing the fuel hoses to the fuel tank.
  • Page 98 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.45 – Fuel tank, fuel level sender, fan guard, support rail locations...
  • Page 99: Rotor And Stator Removal And Replacement Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 100 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 11. Using a 3/8” nutdriver, remove the nut, lock washer and flat washer securing lead GND-M to the ground stud on the upper control panel. See Figure F.48. See Wiring Diagram. Label lead for reassembly.
  • Page 101 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 6. Carefully remove the wood or steel blocking from under the flywheel housing. 7. Using a hoist and the appropriate rigging, lower the stator frame onto it’s mount. 8. Using a 9/16” socket, attach the screw, lock washer and flat washer securing the stator frame to the machine base.
  • Page 102 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.46 – Front panel mounting screws location Figure F.47 – Auxiliary receptacle panel lead locations...
  • Page 103 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.48 – Upper control panel lead locations Figure F.49 – Field capacitor lead locations...
  • Page 104 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual Figure F.50 – Stator, fan and rotor assembly locations...
  • Page 105: Magnetic Pickup Sensor Replacement And Adjustment Procedure

    If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
  • Page 106 LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual 6. Using an adjustable wrench, hold the magnetic pickup sensor in place. 7. Using a 3/4” open-end wrench, tighten the jam nut. 8. Connect the two lead wires on the magnetic pickup sensor and replace any cable ties as necessary.
  • Page 107: Retest After Repair

    LINCOLN ELECTRIC Vantage® 500 Service Manual RETEST AFTER REPAIR Retest a machine: • If it is rejected under test for any reason that requires you to remove any part which could affect the machine’s electrical characteristics. • If you repair or replace any electrical components.

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