Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 400 Service Manual page 148

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STATOR/ROTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
FUEL TANK
SUPPORTS
In steps 21 - 25, the lift frame weldment, fuel tank
supports, and fan baffle are removed as a unit.
See Figure F.23.
21. Using a 3/8" wrench, remove the two bolts (at
top) that hold the firewall to the lift frame weld-
ment.
22. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the two bolts (at
bottom) that hold the firewall to the lift frame
weldment.
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
(CONTINUED)
FIGURE F.23 – DOOR REMOVAL
LIFT FRAME
WELDMENT
VANTAGE® 400
FAN BAFFLE
BASE
23. With a 3/8" wrench, remove the nuts, lock
washers, and flat washers from the two studs
that hold the fan baffle to the machine base.
24. Using a 3/4" wrench, remove the four bolts,
lock washers, and nuts from the bottom of the
lift frame weldment.
25. 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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CENTER PANEL