Engine BREAK-IN, When | Lincoln Electric IM10019 specification

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INSTALLATION

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ENGINE BREAK-IN

Lincoln Electric selects high quality, heavy-duty indus- trial engines for the portable welding machines we offer. While it is normal to see a small amount of crankcase oil consumption during initial operation, excessive oil use, wetstacking (oil or tar like sub- stance at the exhaust port), or excessive smoke is not normal.

Larger machines with a capacity of 350 amperes and higher, which are operated at low or no-load condi- tions for extended periods of time are especially sus- ceptible to the conditions described above. To accomplish successful engine break-in, most diesel- powered equipment needs only to be run at a reason- ably heavy load within the rating of the welder for some period of time during the engine’s early life. However, if the welder is subjected to extensive light loading, occasional moderate to heavy loading of the engine may sometimes be necessary. Caution must be observed in correctly loading a diesel/generator unit.

1.Connect the welder output studs to a suit- able resistive load bank. Note that any attempt to short the output studs by con- necting the welding leads together, direct shorting of the output studs, or connecting the output leads to a length of steel will result in catastrophic damage to the gener- ator and voids the warranty.

2.Set the welder controls for an output cur- rent and voltage within the welder rating and duty cycle. Note that any attempt to exceed the welder rating or duty cycle for any period of time will result in catastrophic damage to the generator and voids the warranty.

3.Periodically shut off the engine and check the crankcase oil level.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

The Deutz engine is air cooled by a belt driven axial blower. The oil cooler and engine cooling fins should be blown out with compressed air or steam to main- tain proper cooling (See the engine Owners Manual for procedures and frequency).

BATTERY CONNECTION

WARNING

GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.

• Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away from battery.

To prevent EXPLOSION when:

•INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — disconnect negative cable from old battery first and connect to new battery last.

•CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER — remove battery from welder by disconnecting negative cable first, then positive cable and battery clamp. When reinstalling, connect negative cable last. Keep well ventilated.

•USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to battery first then connect negative lead to nega- tive battery lead at engine foot.

BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin.

• Wear gloves and eye protection and be careful when working near battery.

• Follow instructions printed on battery.

IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE

WHEN:

a)Installing new batteries.

b)Using a booster.

Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.

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The BIG RED™ 600 is shipped with the negative bat- tery cable disconnected. Before you operate the machine, make sure the Engine Switch is in the OFF position and attach the disconnected cable securely to the negative (-) battery terminal.

Remove the insulating cap from the negative battery terminal. Replace and tighten negative battery cable terminal.

NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged battery; if unused for several months, the battery may require a booster charge. Be sure to use the correct polarity when charging the battery.

BIG RED™ 600