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MAINTENANCE
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BIG RED™ 600
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Have qualified personnel do the maintenance
work. Turn the engine off before working inside
the machine. In some cases, it may be
necessary to remove safety guards to perform
required maintenance. Remove guards only
when necessary and replace them when the
maintenance requiring their removal is
complete. Always use the greatest care when
working near moving parts.
Do not put your hands near the engine cooling
blower fan. If a problem cannot be corrected by
following the instructions, take the machine to
the nearest Lincoln Field Service Shop.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts.
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See additional warning information
throughout this operator’s manual and
the Engine manual as well.
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WARNING
ROUTINE AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
DAILY
• Check the crankcase oil level .
• Refill the fuel tank to minimize moisture condensa-
tion in the tank.
• Open the water drain valve located on the bottom of
the water separator element 1 or 2 turns and allow
to drain into a container suitable for diesel fuel for 2
to 3 seconds. Repeat the above drainage procedure
until diesel fuel is detected in the co
WEEKLY
Blow out the machine with low pressure air periodical-
ly. In particularly dirty locations, this may be required
once a week.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the “Periodic Checks” section of the Engine
Operator’s Manual for the recommended maintenance
schedule of the following:
a) Engine Oil and Filter
b) Air Cleaner
c) Fuel Filter - and Delivery System
d) Cooling Blower Belt
e) Battery
f) Cooling System
Refer to Table D.1 at the end of this section for vari-
ous engine maintenance components.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Drain the engine oil while the engine is warm to
assure rapid and complete draining. It is recommend-
ed that each time the oil is changed the oil filter be
changed as well.
• Be sure the unit is off. Disconnect the negative bat-
tery cable to ensure safety.
• Locate oil drain hose and valve in bottom of base
and pull through the hole in the case back or side of
base on the welder.
• Remove the cap from the drain valve. Push valve in
and twist counterclockwise. Pull to open and drain
the oil into a suitable container for disposal.
• Close the drain valve by pushing in and twisting
clockwise. Replace the cap.
• Re-fill the crankcase to the upper limit mark on the
dipstick with the recommended oil (see engine oper-
ation manual OR engine service items decal OR
below). Replace and tighten the oil filler cap secure-
ly.
• Push oil drain hose and valve back into unit, re-con-
nect negative battery cable, and close doors and
engine top cover before restarting unit. Wash your
hands with soap and water after handling used
motor oil. Please dispose of used motor oil in a
manner that is compatible with the environment.
We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your
local service station or recycling center for reclama-
tion. DO NOT throw it in the trash; pour it on the
ground or down a drain.