D-6
MAINTENANCE
TIGHTENING THE FAN BELT
If the fan belt is loose, the engine can overheat and the battery
lose its charge. Check tightness by pressing on the belt midway
between the pulleys. For tightness requirements, please refer to
the Engine Owner's Manual.
NAMEPLATES / WARNING DECALS MAINTENANCE
Whenever routine maintenance is performed on this machine - or
at least yearly - inspect all nameplates and labels for legibility.
Replace those which are no longer clear. Refer to the parts list for
the replacement item number.
STORAGE
Store the Vantage
®
441X
/LE500X
in clean, dry
protected areas.
MAINTENANCE ITEM
TYPE OR QUANTITY
I
Coolant level
I
Concentration of antifreeze
50/50 Water/Ethylene Glycol
R
Coolant (NOTE 3)
9 qt., 8.5 L
I
Engine oil level (NOTE 1)
R
R
Engine oil (NOTE 1 & 3)
10 qt., 9.5 L (including filter)
R
R
Engine oil filter
Perkins #140517050
C
Drain water separator
R
Fuel filter
Perkins #4906245
I
Tension of alternator drive belt
I
Alternator drive belt wear
R
Alternator drive belt
Perkins #T418025
C
Air filter (earlier check may be req’d)
Donaldson #P821575
LECO S32619-2
R
Replace the engine breather element
Perkins #110536010
I
Tighten cylinder head
I
Valve clearances
Intake .008”, exhaust .008”
I
Electrical systems
I
All nuts and bolts for tightness
I
Injector performance
Contact Perkins
I
Leaks or engine damage
I
Battery
BCI Group 34
C
Clean turbocharger impeller casting and
the turbocharger compressor casting
Engine Service Kit
K3598-3
ENGINE SERVICE (NOTE 2)
EVERY DAY OR EVERY 8 HOURS
FIRST SERVICE (20 / 50 HOURS)
EVERY 100 HOURS OR 3 MONTHS
EVERY 200 HOURS OR 6 MONTHS
EVERY 500 HOURS OR 12 MONTHS
EVERY 1000 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
ENGINE SERVICE
I
= Inspect
C
= Clean
R
= Replace
Notes:
(1) Consult Engine Operators Manual for oil recommendations.
(2) Consult Engine Operators Manual for additional maintenance
schedule information.
(3) Fill slowly! Ensure correct quantity is used.
(4) Engine Service Kit includes oil filter, air filter, fuel filter & water
separator element.
Above operations to be carried out by trained personnel with reference to
the workshop manual where necessary.
These preventative maintenance periods apply to average conditions of
operation. If necessary use shorter periods.
WARRANTY WORK PERFORMED ON THE ENGINE CONTAINED IN THIS MACHINE,
IF NOT BILLABLE TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER, SHOULD BE PRE-APPROVED
BY CALLING THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY AT 888-935-3877
S33316 VM
Perkins 404F-E22T
41 HP
www.perkins.com
R
Air filter element
VANTAGE
®
441X
/LE500X
