engine adJustment
Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a Lincoln
Service Center or an authorized Field Service Shop.
battery maintenanCe
To access the battery, remove the battery tray from the front of
the machine with 3/8” nut driver or flat head screw driver. Pull the
tray out of machine far enough to disconnect the negative and
then positive battery cables. The tray can then be tilted and lifted
to remove the entire tray and battery from the machine for easy
service.
GASES FROM BATTERY can
explode.
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Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away
from battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
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INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — disconnect negative
cable from old battery first and connect to new battery
last.
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CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER — remove
battery from welder by disconnecting negative cable
first, then positive cable and battery clamp. When
reinstalling, connect negative cable last. Keep well
ventilated.
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USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to battery
first then connect negative lead to negative battery lead
at engine foot.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and
skin.
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Wear gloves and eye protection and be
careful when working near battery.
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Follow instructions printed on battery.
CLEANING THE BATTERY
Keep the battery clean by wiping it with a damp cloth when dirty.
If the terminals appear corroded, disconnect the battery cables
and wash the terminals with an ammonia solution or a solution of
1/4 pound (0.1113 kg) of baking soda and 1 quart (0.9461L) of
water. Be sure the battery vent plugs (if equipped) are tight so that
none of the solution enters the cells.
After cleaning, flush the outside of the battery, the battery
compartment, and surrounding areas with clear water. Coat the
battery terminals lightly with petroleum jelly or a non-conductive
grease to retard corrosion.
Keep the battery clean and dry. Moisture accumulation on the
battery can lead to more rapid discharge and early battery failure.
CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
If battery cells are low, fill them to the neck of the filler hole with
distilled water and recharge. If one cell is low, check for leaks.
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 Fleet™ 500 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.
SERVICING OPTIONAL SPARK ARRESTOR
Clean every 100 hours.
MUFFLER MAY BE HOT
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ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE INSTALLING THE
SPARK ARRESTER!
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DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE WHILE INSTALLING THE
SPARK ARRESTER!
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WARNING
WARNING
D-5
MAINTENANCE
FLEET™ 500
