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15. ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE- The electric fuel gauge gives accurate and reliable indication as to how much fuel is in the fuel tank.
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 LIGHT- A warning indicator light for Low Oil Pressure and/or Coolant Over Temperature. The light is off when the sys- tems are functioning properly. The light turns on when the
STARTING THE ENGINE
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.
1. | Remove all plugs connected to the AC power | STOPPING THE ENGINE | |||||||||||
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7. | Release the glow plug button after the Engine | WELDER OPERATION | |||||||||||
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8. | The engine will run at high idle speed for approxi- | Duty Cycle is the percentage of time the load is being | |||||||||||
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| TYPICAL RANGER® 305D FUEL CONSUMPTION |
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