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MAINTENANCE
D4.7 D4.7
VANTAGE® 500
WELDER/GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE
STORAGE: Store the Vantage 500 in clean, dry, pro-
tected areas.
CLEANING: Blow out the generator and controls peri-
odically with low pressure air. Do this at least once a
week in particularly dirty areas.
NAMEPLATES: Whenever routine maintenance is per-
formed 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.
BRUSH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT: It is normal
for the brushes and slip rings to wear and darken slight-
ly. Inspect the brushes when a generator overhaul is
necessary.
Do not attempt to polish slip rings while the engine is
running.
BEARINGS: The Vantage 500 is equipped with double-
shielded ball bearings having sufficient grease to last
indefinitely under normal service. Where the welder is
used constantly or in excessively dirty locations, it may
be necessary to add one half ounce of grease per year.
A pad of grease one inch wide, one inch long, and one
inch high weighs approximately one half ounce. Over-
greasing is far worse than insufficient greasing.
When greasing the bearings, keep all dirt out of the
area. Wipe the fittings completely clean and use clean
equipment. More bearing failures are caused by dirt
introduced during greasing than from insufficient
grease.
RECEPTACLES: Keep the electrical receptacles in
good condition. Remove any dirt, oil, or other debris
from their surfaces and holes.
CABLE CONNECTIONS: Check the welding cable
connections at the weld output terminals often. Be sure
that the connections are always tight.
WARNING
TABLE D4.1
Cummins B3.3 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.
.
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.
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