Lincoln Electric 200 PRE-OPERATION Service, Trailer, Oil, Fuel Polarity Control and Cable Sizes

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A-5

INSTALLATION

A-5

TRAILER

(See Accessories Section)

RECOMMENDED COPPER CABLE SIZES

Cables Sizes for Combined Length

If the user adapts a non-Lincoln trailer, the user must

Amps

Duty Cycle

of Electrode Plus Work Cable

Up to 200ft.(61m)

200 to 250ft.

assume responsibility that the method of attachment

(61 to 76m)

and usage does not result in a safety hazard nor dam-

200

60%

1

1/0

age the welding equipment. Some of the factors to be

considered are as follows:

PRE-OPERATION SERVICE

1. Design capacity of

trailer vs. weight of Lincoln

equipment and likely additional attachments.

2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of

CAUTION

the welding equipment so there will be no undue

3.

stress to the framework.

READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc-

Proper placement of the equipment on the trailer to

ensure stability side to side and front to back when

tions supplied with this machine.

being moved and when standing by itself while

WARNING

4.

being operated or serviced.

Typical conditions of use, i.e., travel speed, rough-

• Stop engine while fueling.

ness of surface on which the trailer will be operat-

• Do not smoke when fueling.

5.

ed; environmental conditions, likely maintenance.

• Keep sparks and flame away

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

from tank.

(1) Consult your federal, state and local laws regarding specific

• Do not leave unattended while

requirements for use on public highways.

fueling.

VEHICLE MOUNTING

DIESEL FUEL

• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow

fumes to clear before starting

WARNING

can

engine.

Improperly mounted concentrated loads may

cause fire

• Do not overfill tank, fuel expan-

cause unstable vehicle handling and tires or other

sion may cause overflow.

components to fail.

DIESEL FUEL ONLY

• Only transport

this

Equipment on serviceable

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OIL

vehicles which are rated and designed for such

loads.

This unit is supplied from the factory with the engine

• Distribute, balance and secure loads so vehicle

is stable under conditions of use.

crankcase filled with a high quality SAE 10W/30 oil.

• Do not exceed maximum rated loads for compo-

This oil should be acceptable for most typical ambient

nents such as suspension, axles and tires.

temperatures.

Consult the engine operation manual

• Mount equipment base to metal bed or frame of

for specific engine manufacturerʼs recommendations.

vehicle.

Upon receipt of the welder, check the engine dipstick to

• Follow vehicle manufactureʼs instructions.

be sure the oil is at the “full” mark. DO NOT overfill.

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FUEL

POLARITY CONTROL AND CABLE SIZES

tank with the grade of fuel recommended in

Fill the fuel

With the engine off, route the electrode and work

the Engine Operatorʼs manual. Make sure the valve on

the water separator is in the open position.

cables through the strain relief bracket on the base and

connect to the studs located below the fuel tank mount-

ing rail. (See size recommendations below.) For pos-

COOLING SYSTEM

itive polarity, connect the electrode cable to the termi-

nal marked

“+”.

For Negative

polarity, connect the

The radiator has been filled at the factory with a 50-50

electrode cable

to the

“-”stud.

These connections

mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water. Check

should be checked periodically and tightened if neces-

the radiator level and add a 50-50 solution as needed

sary.

(see engine manual or antifreeze container for alter-

When welding at a considerable distance from the

nate antifreeze recommendations).

welder, be sure you use ample sized welding cables.

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