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OIL
The VANTAGE® 400 (AU) is shipped with the engine crankcase
filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 Oil that meets classification CG-
4 or CH-4 for diesel engines. Check the oil level before starting the
engine. If it is not up to the full mark on the dip stick, add oil as
required. Check the oil level every four hours of running time during
the first 50 running hours. Refer to the engine Operator’s Manual for
specific oil recommendations and break-in information. The oil
change interval is dependent on the quality of the oil and the oper-
ating environment. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for more
details on the proper service and maintenance intervals.
fUeL
DIeseL fUeL ONLy- Low sulphur fuel or ultra low sulphur
fuel in U.S.A. and Canada.
• fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. the capacity of the
tank is 20 gals.(75.7 ltrs). When the fuel gauge reads empty
the tank contains approximately 2 gals. (7.6 ltrs.) of reserve
fuel.
NOte: a fuel shut off valve is located on the pre-filter/sedi-
ment filter. Which should be in the closed position
when the welder is not used for extended periods of
time.
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eNGINe COOLING systeM
air to cool the engine is drawn in the side and exhausted
through radiator & case back. It is important that the intake and
exhaust air is not restricted. allow a minimum clearance of 12
in. (305 mm) from the case back and 16 in.(406 mm) from either
side of the base to a vertical surface .
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BatteRy CONNeCtION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn
skin and damage eyes.
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The VANTAGE® 400 (AU) is shipped with the negative battery
cable disconnected. Make certain that the RUN-STOP switch is in
the STOP position. Remove the two screws from the battery tray
using a screwdriver or a 3/8" socket. Attach the negative battery
cable to the negative battery terminal and tighten using a 1/2" sock-
et or wrench.
NOte : This machine is furnished with a wet charged battery; if
unused for several months, the battery may require a booster
charge. Be careful to charge the battery with the correct polarity.
(See Battery in “Maintenance Section”)
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INstaLLatION
VaNtaGe® 400 (aU)
a-5
cific requirements for use on public highways.
MUffLeR OUtLet PIPe
Using the clamp provided secure the outlet pipe to the outlet tube
with the pipe positioned such that it will direct the exhaust in the
desired direction. Tighten using a 9/16"(14mm) socket or wrench.
sPaRK aRResteR
Some federal, state or local laws may require that gasoline or diesel
engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters when they are
operated in certain locations where unarrested sparks may present
a fire hazard. The standard muffler included with this welder does
not qualify as a spark arrester. When required by local regulations,
a suitable spark arrester, such as the K903-1 must be installed and
properly maintained.
an incorrect spark arrestor may lead to damage to the engine
or adversely affect performance.
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ReMOte CONtROL
The VANTAGE® 400 (AU) is equipped with a 6-pin and a 14-pin
connector. The 6-pin connector is for connecting the K857 or K857-
1 Remote Control or for TIG welding, the K870 foot Amptrol or the
K963-3 hand Amptrol. When in the CC-STICK, ARC GOUGING or
CV-WIRE modes and when a remote control is connected to the 6-
pin Connector, the auto-sensing circuit automatically switches the
OUTPUT control from control at the welder to remote control.
When in the DOWNHILL PIPE mode and when REMOTE CON-
TROL is connected to the 6-Pin or 14-Pin Connector, the OUTPUT
CONTROL is used to set the maximum current range of the OUT-
PUT CONTROL of the REMOTE.
example: When the OUTPUT CONTROL on the welder is set to
200 amps the current range on the REMOTE CONTROL will be 40-
200 amps rather than the full 40-300 amps. Any current range that
is less than the full range provides finer current resolution for more
fine tuning of the output.
When in TOUCH START TIG mode and when a Amptrol is connect-
ed to the 6-Pin Connector, the OUTPUT dial is used to set the max-
imum current range of the CURRENT CONTROL of the Amptrol.
The 14-pin connector is used to directly connect a wire feeder con-
trol cable. In the CV-WIRE mode, when the control cable is con-
nected to the 14-pin connector, the auto-sensing circuit
automatically makes the Output Control inactive and
the wire feeder voltage control active.
NOte: When a wire feeder with a built in weld-
ing voltage control is connected to the 14-pin
connector, do not connect anything to the 6-pin
connector.
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