Lincoln Electric IM10043-A manual TAbLE of Contents

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	Installation	Section A
	Technical Specifications	A-1
	Machine Specifications	A-2
	Safety Precautions	A-3
	Location and Ventilation	A-3
	Stacking	A-3
	Angle of Operation	A-3
	Lifting	A-3
	Additional Safety Precautions	A-3
	High Altitude Operation	A-3
	High Temperature Operation	A-3
	Towing	A-3
	Vehicle Mounting	A-4
	Pre-Operation Engine Service	A-4
	Fuel	A-4
	Oil	A-5
	Engine Coolant	A-5
	Battery Connections	A-5
	Muffler Outlet Pipe	A-5
	Spark Arrester	A-5
	High Frequency Generators for Tig Applications	A-5
	Remote Control	A-5
	Electrical Connections	A-5
	Machine Grounding	A-5
	Welding Terminals	A-6
	Welding Output Cables	A-6
	Cable Installation	A-6
	Electrical Device Used with the Ranger 305LPG	A-7
	Auxiliary Power Receptacles and Plugs	A-8
	Standby Power Connections	A-8
	Premises Wiring	A-9
	Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders	A-10,A-11
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	Operation	Section b
	Safety Precautions	B-1
	General Description	B-1
	For Auxiliary Power	B-1
	Engine Operation	B-1
	Welder Controls	B-2
	Engine Controls	B-3
	Starting and Stopping the Engine	B-3
	Stopping	B-4
	Welding Operation	B-4
	Duty Cycle	B-4
	DC Stick Welding	B-4
	Constant Current (Stick) Welding	B-4
	Downhill Pipe Welding	B-4
	Fuel Consumption	B-4
	Tig Welding	B-5
	Typical Current Ranges for Tungsten Electrodes	B-5
	Wire Welding-CV	B-5
	Arc Gouging	B-6
	Auxiliary Power	B-6
	Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads	B-6
	Extension Cord Recommendations	B-6
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	Accessories	Section C

Options / Accessories and Compatible Lincoln Equipment

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Contents Ranger Safety Depends on YouFor Engine SafetyElectric Magnetic Fields Electric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéOn-Line Product Registration Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyTAbLE of Contents Section F ViiSection D Section ETechnical Specifications Ranger 305LPG K2937-1 InstallationReceptacles Auxiliary Power Circuit bREAKER Other Circuit bREAKERSHigh Altitude Operation Safety PrecautionsAdditional Safety Precautions Location and VentilationTighten by hand PRE-OPERATION ServiceFuel Vehicle MountingElectrical Connections Welding Output CAbLES CAbLE InstallationTotal COMbINED Length of Electrode and Work CAbLES Welding TerminalsType Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Electrical Device USE with the Ranger 305LPGSTANDbY Power Connections Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesConnection of Ranger 305LPG to Premises Across The-Arc Model Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersConnection of LN-7 or LN-8 to the Ranger 305LPG Connection of LN-15 to the Ranger 305LPG11INSTALLATIONA-11 Engine Operation For Auxiliary PowerOperation General DescriptionDigital Output Meters Weld Mode Selector SwitchWelding Controls Output ControlEngine Controls Welder Operation TIG Welding Wire WELDING-CVTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 ARC Gouging Auxiliary PowerRanger 305LPG Extension Cord Length Recommendations Accessories Frequency MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Components Kohler EngineOil Filter Change Engine Oil Refill Capacities Without oil filter replacementAir Cleaner Service Engine Oil ChangeSpark Plug Spark Plug ServiceAIR Filter Paper Element Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Engine AdjustmentChecking the Electrolyte Level Gfci Receptacle Testing and RESET- Ting Procedure Welder/Generator MaintenanceTROUbLESHOOTING POSSIbLE PRObLEMSSymptoms Is Evident.Authorized Field Service FacilityContact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityFaulty control cable. Repair or Sive voltage drop StickDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams S24787-6 Engine Welders /LN-8 Connection DiagramDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Print DimensionRanger 305LPG Ranger 305LPG Precaucion Guards off