Filter
Top Products
OPERATION
ENGINE OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Open the engine compartment door and check that
the fuel shutoff valve is in the open position (lever to
be in line with the hose).
2. Check for proper oil level and coolant level. Close
engine compartment door.
3. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power recep-
tacles.
4. Set IDLER switch to “AUTO”.
5. Set the RUN/STOP switch to “RUN”. Observe that
the engine protection and battery charging lights are
on. The engine protection light may turn off after 5
seconds or remain on until the engine is started.
6. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the engine
START button until the engine starts. If the engine
does not start within 30 seconds the RUN/STOP
switch must be returned to the STOP position, then
return to step 5.
7. Release the engine START button when the engine
starts.
8. Check that the engine protection and battery charg-
ing lights are off. Investigate any indicated problem.
NOTE: The engine will go through a 3 minute warm-up
cycle if cold. If the engine coolant is still warm
from recent operation, the engine will go imme-
diately to high idle and then to low idle if the idle
switch is in the “AUTO” position.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
With a fully charged battery and the proper weight oil,
the engine should start satisfactorily even down to
about 0°F(-18°C). If the engine must be frequently
started below 10°(-12°C), it may be desirable to install
the optional ether start kit (K887-1). Installation and
operating instructions are included in the kits.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Switch the RUN/STOP switch to “STOP”. This turns off
the voltage supplied to the shutdown solenoid. A back-
up shutdown can be accomplished by shutting off the
fuel valve located on the fuel line.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
The engine used to supply power for your welder is a heavy
duty, industrial engine. It is designed and built for rugged use.
It is very normal for any engine to use small quantities of oil
until the break-in is accomplished. Check the oil level twice a
day during the break-in period. In general this takes 50 to 100
hours of operation.
IMPORTANT
IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS BREAK-IN, THE UNIT
SHOULD BE SUBJECTED TO HEAVY LOADS, WITHIN
THE RATING OF THE MACHINE. AVOID LONG IDLE RUN-
NING PERIODS.
TYPICAL FUEL CONSUMPTION
Refer to Table B1.1 for typical fuel consumption of the VAN-
TAGE 500 Engine for various operating scenarios.
B1.7 B1.7
VANTAGE® 500
Table B1.1 – DEUTZ F3L 912
ENGINE FUEL CONSUMPTION
Deutz F3L 912
44.2 HP
@1800 rpm
Running Time
for 25 Gallons
(Hours)
High Idle
No Load
1900 rpm
.66 gallons/hour
(2.50 liters/hour)
37.9
DC-CC
Welding
500A @40V
1.94 gallons/hour
(7.34 liters/hour)
12.9
Auxiliary Power
12,000 VA
1.31 gallons/hour
(4.96 liters/hour)
19.1
Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC
Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC