INSTALLATION |
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s manual supplied with your welder. It includes important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and maintenance instructions, and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing.
•Insulate yourself from work and ground
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust outside.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
•Do not operate with doors open or guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
•Keep away from moving parts.
See additional warning information at front of this operator’s manual.
Only qualified personnel should install, use, or service this equipment.
LOCATION AND VENTILATION
The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict- ed flow of clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to avoid restricting the cooling air outlets. Also, locate the welder so that the engine exhaust fumes are properly vented to an outside area.
STACKING
RANGER 305D (CE) machines cannot be stacked.
ANGLE OF OPERATION
Engines are designed to run in the level condition which is where the optimum performance is achieved. The maximum angle of continuous operation is 20 degrees in all directions, 35 degrees Intermittent (less than 10 minutes continuous) in all directions. If the engine is to be operated at an angle, provisions must be made for checking and maintaining the oil level at the normal (FULL) oil capacity in the crankcase.
When operating the welder at an angle, the effective fuel capacity will be slightly less than the specified 45 liters (12 gallons).
LIFTING
The machine weighs approximately 374 kg. (824 lbs) with a full tank of fuel. A lift bail is mounted to the machine and should always be used when lifting the machine.
WARNING
•Lift only with equipment of ade- quate lifting capacity.
•Be sure machine is stable when lift-
ing.
• Do not lift this machine using lift bail if it is equipped with a heavy accessory such as trailer or gas cylinder.
FALLING | • Do not lift machine if lift bail is |
EQUIPMENT can | damaged. |
cause injury. | • Do not operate machine while |
| suspended from lift bail. |
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
At higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary. For max- imum rating, derate the machine 2.5% to 3.5% for every 305m (1000ft.). Due to new EPA and other local emissions regula- tions, modifications to the engine for high altitude are restricted within the United States and some European Countries. Use above 1828m (6000 ft.) may be limited due to poor engine per- formance or excessive exhaust smoke. An authorized Kubota engine field service shop should be contacted to determine if any adjustments can be made for operation in higher elevations locally.
HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION
At temperatures above 40°C,welder output derating is neces- sary. For maximum output ratings, derate the welder output 2 volts for every 10°C above 40°C.
Cold weather starting:
With a fully charged battery and the proper oil, the engine should start satisfactorily down to about 15°C (5°F). If the engine must be frequently started at or below
WARNING
Note: Extreme cold weather starting may require longer glow plug operation.
Under no conditions should ether or other starting fluids be used!