Lincoln Electric 250 GXT manual PRE-OPERATION Service, Gasoline, Vehicle Mounting, Fuel, Oil

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 serviced.

4.Typical conditions of use, i.e., travel speed; rough- ness of surface on which the trailer will be operated; environmental conditions.

5.Conformance with federal, state and local laws(1)

(1)Consult applicable federal, state and local laws regarding specific requirements for use on public highways.

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.

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PRE-OPERATION SERVICE

CAUTION

READ the engine operating and maintenance instructions supplied with this machine.

WARNING

FUEL

Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline. Observe fuel gauge while filling to prevent overfilling.

WARNING

•Damage to the fuel tank may cause fire or explosion. Do not drill holes in the Ranger® 250 GXT base or

weld to the Ranger® 250 GXT base.

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OIL

LUBRICATION  SYSTEM  CAPACITY

(INCLUDING  FILTER) Kohler CH20S - 2.0 Quarts (1.9 Liters)

The Ranger® 250 GXT is shipped with the engine crankcase filled with SAE 10W-30 oil. Check the oil level before starting the engine. If it is not up to the full mark on the dip stick, add oil as required. Make cer- tain that the oil filler cap is tightened securely. Refer to the engine Owner’s Manual for specific oil recommen- dations.

bATTERY CONNECTIONS

CAUTION

Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn skin and damage eyes.

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This welder is shipped with the negative battery cable disconnected. Make sure that the Engine Switch is in the “STOP” position and attach the disconnected cable securely to the negative battery terminal before

GASOLINE

can cause fire or explosion.

•Stop engine while fueling.

•Do not smoke when fueling.

•Keep sparks and flame away from tank.

•Do not leave unattended while fueling.

•Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear before starting engine.

•Do not overfill tank, fuel expan- sion may cause overflow.

attempting to operate the machine. If the battery is discharged and does not have enough power to start the engine, see the battery charging instructions in the Battery section.

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.