CHARGING THE BATTERY
When you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise connect battery
cables to the battery, be sure the polarity is correct. Improper
polarity can damage the charging circuit. The Vantage positive (+)
battery terminal has a red terminal cover.
If you need to charge the battery with an external charger,
disconnect the negative cable first, then the positive cable before
you attach the charger leads. after the battery is charged,
reconnect the positive battery cable first and the negative cable
last. Failure to do so can result in damage to the internal charger
components.
Follow the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer for
proper charger settings and charging time.
NAMEPLATES / WARNING DECALS
MAINTENANCE
Whenever routine maintenance is performed on this machine - or
at least yearly - inspect all nameplates and labels for legibility.
Replace those which are no longer clear. Refer to the parts list for
the replacement item number.
WELDER / GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
Store the Vantage in a clean, dry protected areas.
CLEANING
Blow out the generator and controls periodically with low pressure
air. do this at least once a week in particularly dirty areas.
BRUSH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
It is normal for the brushes and slip rings to wear and darken
slightly. Inspect the brushes when a generator overhaul is
necessary.
Do not attempt to polish slip rings while the engine is
running.
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Table D.1 Engine Maintenance Components
ITEM MAKE PART NUMBER SERVICE INTERVAL
Air Cleaner Element Donaldson P181052 Replace every 200 hours. (Replace more
AC A302C often when used in dusty and / or
Fleetguard AF437K high ambient temperature conditions)
Oil Filer Cummins C6002112110 Replace every 750 hours or 12 months,
Fleetguard LF3855 whichever is less.
Fan Belt Cummins C0412021748 Inspect every 1000 hours or 12 months,
whichever is less.
Fuel Strainer Cummins 3826094 Inspect and replace monthly, as
Fleetguard FF5079 required. Replace annually.
Fuel Filter / Cummins C6003112130 Replace every 500 hours or 6 months,
Water Separator Fleetguard FS19594 whichever is less.
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Battery ----- BCI GROUP 34 Inspect every 500 hours
Engine Oil Change See Manual ----- Change every 750 hours or 3 months,
whichever is less. Check daily.
D-3 MAINTENANCE D-3
Vantage 500 CUMMINS
WARNING