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FUEL
Fill the fuel tank with clean No. 2, diesel fuel only. Do not fill to the top of the filler neck to allow room for expansion.
The RANGER 8+ DIESEL has a 9 gallon (34 liter) fuel tank with a top fill and fuel gauge mounted on the fuel tank. See the OPERATION and MAINTENANCE sec- tions of this manual for more details about fuel.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
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 nega- tive 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 negative 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.
The RANGER 8+ DIESEL is shipped with the negative battery cable disconnected. Before you operate the machine, attach the disconnected cable securely to the negative
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.
SPARK ARRESTER
Diesel engine mufflers may emit sparks when the engine is running. Some federal, state, or local laws require spark arresters in locations where unarrested sparks could present a fire hazard.
The standard muffler on the RANGER 8+ DIESEL does not act as a spark arrester. When local laws require it, a spark arrester must be installed on the machine and properly maintained.
CAUTION
An incorrect spark arrester may lead to damage to the engine or reduce performance.
RANGER 8+ DIESEL