Engine Operation, Engine BREAK-IN | Lincoln Electric 200

PIPELINER® 200D KUBOTA

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B-2			OPERATION			B-2
ENGINE OPERATION				COLD WEATHER STARTING:
				With a fully charged battery and the proper weight oil,
		WARNING		With a fully charged battery and the proper weight oil,
		WARNING		the engine should start		satisfactorily even down to
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you				about -5°F (-20°C), it maybe desirable to install cold-
have thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs				about -5°F (-20°C), it maybe desirable to install cold-
manual supplied with your welder. It includes				starting aides.
important safety precautions, detailed engine				Note: Extreme cold weather staring may require longer
starting, operating and maintenance instructions,				Note: Extreme cold weather staring may require longer
and parts lists.				glow plug operation.
----------------------------------------------------------------					WARNING
		ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
		• Do not touch electrically live parts or
		electrode with skin or wet clothing.		Under NO conditions should ether or other starting
		• Insulate yourself from	work and	Under NO conditions should ether or other starting
		ground		fluids be used!
		• Always wear dry insulating gloves.		------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------				HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION:
		ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.		At higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary.
		• Use in open, well ventilated areas or		At higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary.
		vent exhaust outside.		For maximum rating, derate the welder 4% for every
		------------------------------------------------------------------------		300 meters (984 ft.) above 1500 meters (4920 ft.).
				300 meters (984 ft.) above 1500 meters (4920 ft.).
				Contact a Kubota Service Representative for any
		MOVING PARTS can injure.		Contact a Kubota Service Representative for any
		• Do not operate with doors open or		engine adjustments that may be required.
		guards off.		STOPPING THE ENGINE
		• Stop engine before servicing.		STOPPING THE ENGINE
		• Keep away from moving parts.
------------------------------------------------------------------------				1. Turn the “IGNITION” switch to “OFF”
See additional warning information at the				1. Turn the “IGNITION” switch to “OFF”
	front of this operatorʼs manual.			At the end of each dayʼs welding, check the crankcase
Operate the welder with the doors closed. Leaving the				oil level, drain accumulated dirt and water from the
doors open changes the designed air flow and can				water separator and refill the fuel tank to minimize
cause overheating.				moisture condensation in the tank. Also, running out of
STARTING THE PIPELINER® 200D KUBOTA V2203M				fuel tends to draw dirt into the fuel system.
STARTING THE PIPELINER® 200D KUBOTA V2203M				When hauling the welder between job sites, close the
DIESEL ENGINE				When hauling the welder between job sites, close the
1. Turn the “IDLER” switch to “HIGH”.				valve on the water separator.
1. Turn the “IDLER” switch to “HIGH”.				If the fuel supply is cut off or runs out while the fuel
2.		Turn the “IGNITION” switch to “ON”.		If the fuel supply is cut off or runs out while the fuel
3. Press the Glow Plug button for 20 to 30 seconds.				pump is operating, air may be entrapped in the fuel dis-
4.		(maximum 60 seconds).		tribution system. If this happens, bleeding of the fuel
4.		Press the Glow Plug button and the Start button at the		system may be necessary. Use qualified personnel to
		same time. When the engine starts running, release		do this per the instructions in the MAINTENANCE sec-
		both buttons. If the engine fails to start in 20 seconds,		tion of this manual.
5.		wait 30 seconds and repeat the above procedure.		ENGINE BREAK-IN
5.		Observe the oil pressure. If no pressure shows within		ENGINE BREAK-IN
		30 seconds, stop the engine and consult the engine		Lincoln Electric selects high quality, heavy-duty indus-
		operating manual. To stop the engine, turn the “IGNI-		Lincoln Electric selects high quality, heavy-duty indus-
6.		TION” switch to “OFF”.		trial engines for the portable welding machines we
6.		If the engine protection warning light comes on during		offer. While it is normal		to see a small amount of
		cranking or after start up, the “IGNITION” switch must		crankcase oil consumption during initial operation,
		be turned “OFF” to reset the engine protection system.		excessive oil use, wetstacking (oil or tar like substance
7. Allow the engine to run at high idle speed for several				at the exhaust port), or excessive smoke is not normal.
		minutes to warm the engine. Stop the engine and		at the exhaust port), or excessive smoke is not normal.
		recheck the oil level, after allowing sufficient time for
		the oil to drain into the pan. If the level is down, fill it to
		the full mark again. The engine controls were properly
		set at the factory and should require no adjusting when
		received.

Lincoln Electric 200 service manual Engine Operation, Engine BREAK-IN

Models: 200

OPERATION

ENGINE OPERATION

COLD WEATHER STARTING:

• Always wear dry insulating gloves.

HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION:

vent exhaust outside.

• Keep away from moving parts.

front of this operatorʼs manual.

STARTING THE PIPELINER® 200D KUBOTA V2203M

DIESEL ENGINE

ENGINE BREAK-IN