Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel.
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician
or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid
electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this
manual.
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical trou-
bleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
TEST DESCRIPTION
If the machine output is low or high, this test will determine whether the engine is operat-
ing at the correct speed (RPM) during both HIGH and LOW idle conditions. Directions for
adjusting the throttle to the correct RPM are given.
MATERIALS NEEDED
Slot head screw driver
10mm Wrench
White or red marking pencil
Strobe-tach, frequency counter, or oscilloscope
NOTE:
Because the Vantage® 500 uses several different models of both Cummins and
Deutz engines, the removal and replacement procedures may vary from the
descriptions in this manual. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manuals for more
specific information.
ENGINE THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT TEST PROCEDURE
(CUMMINS ENGINE ONLY)
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
F-25
F-25
VANTAGE® 500
WARNING
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