Lincoln Electric DUAL VANTAGE 700, Operator'S Manual, Page: 21 / 96

BREAK-IN PERIOD
No break in period is required for the Cummins
engine.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
The DUAL VANTAGE
®
700 provides excellent constant
current DC welding output for stick (SMAW) and TIG
welding. The DUAL VANTAGE
®
700 also provides
excellent constant voltage DC welding output for MIG
(GMAW), Innershield (FCAW), Outershield (FCAW-G)
and Metal Core welding. In addition the
DUAL VANTAGE
®
700 can be used for Arc Gouging
with carbons up to 1/2”(13mm) in diameter.
The DUAL VANTAGE
®
700 is not recommended for
pipe thawing.
GENERATOR
The DUAL VANTAGE
®
700 provides smooth 240 VAC
single phase and 415V three phase output for auxiliary
power and emergency standby power.
B-2
OPERATION DUAL VANTAGE ® 700
ADD FUEL
• Stop engine while fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Keep sparks and flame away
from tank.
• Do not leave unattended while
fueling.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow
fumes to clear before starting
engine.
• Do not overfill tank, fuel expan-
sion may cause overflow.
DIESEL FUEL ONLY-Low sulphur fuel or ultra low
sulphur fuel in U.S.A. and Canada.
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• Remove the fuel tank cap.
• Fill the tank. DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE
POINT OF OVERFLOW.
• Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
• See Engine Owner’s Manual for specific fuel recom-
mendations.
HAND PRIMER BUTTON
Air in the fuel system will cause the following engine
problems:
• Hard to start
• Run rough
• Misfire
• Fuel knock
For faster air purge, a small amount of air can be
vented from the system by pumping the hand primer
button on the fuel filter head. (See Figure B.1,
Engine Service Side View )
WARNING
D I E S E L
FUEL
can cause fire.
HAND PRIMER BUTTON
FIGURE B.1 Engine Service Side View