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15.ENGINE ALTERNATOR TROUBLE
charging system is functioning normally. If light turns on, the alternator or the voltage regulator may not be operating correctly. The light may also come on due to the battery not holding a charge. It is normal for the light to be on while initially starting the engine.
16.ENGINE HOUR METER – Displays the total time that the engine has been running. This meter is useful for scheduling prescribed maintenance.
17.ENGINE PROTECTION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1.Remove all plugs connected to the AC power receptacles.
2.Set IDLER switch to AUTO.
3.Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.
4.Press Glow Plug Button and hold 5 to 10 seconds.
5.Press and hold both the “Glow Plug” Button and START button together until the engine starts or for up to 10 seconds.
6.Release the engine START button immediately when the engine starts.
7.Release the glow plug button after the Engine Protection Light turns off or after an additional 5 seconds maximum.
8.The engine will run at high idle speed for approxi- mately 12 seconds and then drop to low idle speed. Allow the engine to warm up at low idle for several minutes before applying a load and/or switching to high idle. Allow a longer warm up time in cold weather.
NOTE: If the unit fails to start repeat step 4 through step 7 after waiting 30 seconds
CAUTION
•Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for more than 20 seconds.
•Do not push the START button while the engine is running because this can damage the ring gear and/or the starter motor.
•IF the Engine Protection or Battery Charging Lights do “not” turn off shortly after starting the engine shut off the engine immediately and deter
mine the cause.
NOTE: When starting a RANGER 305D for the first time, or after and extended period of time of not oper- ating, it will take longer than normal because the fuel pump has to fill the fuel system.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and allow the engine to run at low idle speed for a few minutes to cool the engine.
STOP the engine by placing the
NOTE: A fuel shut off valve is located on the fuel pre- filter.
TABLE B.1
TYPICAL RANGER 305D FUEL CONSUMPTION
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Low Idle - No Load |
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2450 R.P.M. | .29 (1.09) | 41.77 |
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High Idle - No Load |
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3650 R.P.M. | .54 (2.06) | 22.02 |
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DC Weld Output |
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250 Amps @ 28 Volts | 1.03 | (3.91) | 11.62 |
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DC Weld Output |
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300 Amps @ 29 Volts | 1.18 | (4.47) | 10.16 |
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10,000 Watts | 1.16 | (4.38) | 10.37 |
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7,000 Watts | .96 | (3.63) | 12.50 |
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3,000 Watts | .70 | (2.67) | 17.03 |
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