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TOWING
The recommended trailer for use with this equipment for road,
1.Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln equipment and likely additional attachments.
2.Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of the weld- ing equipment so there will be no undue stress to the frame- work.
3.Proper placement of the equipment on the trailer to insure stability side to side and front to back when being moved and when standing by itself while being operated or ser- viced.
4.Typical conditions of use, i.e., travel speed; roughness of sur- face on which the trailer will be operated; environmental con- ditions; like maintenance.
5.Conformance with federal, state and local laws.(1)
(1)Consult applicable federal, state and local laws regarding specific requirements for use on public high- ways.
VEHICLE MOUNTING
WARNING
Improperly mounted concentrated loads may cause unstable vehicle handling and tires or other components to fail.
•Only transport this Equipment on serviceable vehicles which are rated and designed for such loads.
•Distribute, balance and secure loads so vehicle is stable under conditions of use.
•Do not exceed maximum rated loads for compo- nents such as suspension, axles and tires.
•Mount equipment base to metal bed or frame of vehicle.
•Follow vehicle manufacturer’s instructions.
PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE
READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc- tions supplied with this machine.
OIL
The RANGER 305D is shipped with the engine crankcase filled with high quality SAE
The oil change interval is dependent on the quality of the oil and the operating environment. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for more details on the proper service and maintenance intervals.
FUEL
USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY
WARNING
•Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. The capacity of the tank is 12 gals. (45.4ltrs). When the fuel gauge reads empty the tank contains approximately 2 gals. (7.6ltrs.) of reserve fuel.
NOTE: A fuel shut off valve is located on the pre- filter/sediment filter. Which should be in the closed position when the welder is not ran for extended periods of time.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
CAUTION
Air to cool the engine is drawn in the base sides and exhaust through radiator & case back. It is important that the intake and exhaust air is not restricted. Allow a minimum clearance of 2 feet (0.6m) from the case back and 16in.(406mm) from either side of the base to a vertical surface.
BATTERY CONNECTION
CAUTION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn skin and damage eyes.
The RANGER 305D is shipped with the negative bat- tery cable disconnected. Make certain that the RUN- STOP switch is in the STOP position. Remove the two screws from the rear battery tray using a screwdriver or a 3/8" socket. Attach the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal and tighten using a 1/2" socket or wrench.
NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged battery; if unused for several months, the battery may require a booster charge. Be careful to charge the bat- tery with the correct polarity.
MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE
Using the clamp provided secure the outlet pipe to the outlet tube with the pipe positioned such that it will direct the exhaust in the desired direction. Tighten using a 9/16" socket or wrench.