Lincoln Electric 305D manual HOW to USE TROUbLESHOOTING Guide

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HOW TO USE TROUbLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING

Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.

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This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair possible machine malfunctions. Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below.

Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM).

Look under the column labeled “PROBLEM (SYMP- TOMS)”. This column describes possible symptoms that the machine may exhibit. Find the listing that best describes the symptom that the machine is exhibiting.

Step 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE.

The second column labeled “POSSIBLE CAUSE” lists the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom.

Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause, generally it states to contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.

If you do not understand or are unable to perform the Recommended Course of Action safely, contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

RANGER® 305D

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Contents Ranger 305D Safety Depends on YouSafety Electric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionPrécautions DE Sûreté IvSAFETYOn-Line Product Registration Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyTAbLE of Contents Section D ViiSection E Section FTechnical Specifications Ranger 305D K1727-3 Safety Precautions Cold weather startingLocation and Ventilation Towing PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceVehicle Mounting OILElectrical Connections Welding Terminals CAbLE InstallationWelding Output CAbLES Total COMbINED Length Electrode and Work CAbLESType Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Electrical Device USE with the Ranger 305DSTANDbY Power Connections Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesConnection of Ranger 305D to Premises Wiring Connection of LN-15 to the Ranger 305D Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersAcross The-Arc Model Control Cable ModelConnection of Prince XL Spool GUN to the Ranger 305D Terminals onFor Auxiliary Power Safety PrecautionsGeneral Description Engine OperationWelding Controls Figure b.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchEngine Controls Figure b.2 Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchGlow Plug Push bUTTON Start Push bUTTONStopping the Engine Starting the EngineWelder Operation TAbLE b.1TIG Welding Constant Current CC-STICK WeldingTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 Downhill Pipe WeldingARC Gouging Wire WELDING-CVRanger 305D Extension Cord Length Recommendations Auxiliary PowerT12153-9 50 AMP, 120/240 V Power Plug Field Installed Options / AccessoriesRoutine Maintenance Engine Maintenance Components KUbOTA D722 Diesel EngineKUbOTA D722 Diesel Engine Engine Oil Change AIR CleanerOil Filter Change Engine Oil Refill capacitiesRemove the Filter Check Connectors for Tight FitInspect the New Filter for Damage Insert the New Radial Seal Filter ProperlyCooling System Tightening the FAN bELTBLEEDING the Fuel System BATTERY Maintenance Engine AdjustmentServicing Optional Spark ArrestorGfci Receptacle Testing and RESET- Ting Procedure Welder / Generator MaintenanceHOW to USE TROUbLESHOOTING Guide TROUbLESHOOTINGSymptoms PRObLEMSPOSSIbLE Cause Recommended Course of ActionWelding without a control cable Functioning properly / linkage Faulty control cable. Repair or Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams S24787-6 Engine Welders /LN-8 Connection DiagramDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Dimension Print Ranger 305D Ranger 305D Precaucion Guards off