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1.Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln equipment and likely additional attachments.
2.Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of the welding equipment so there will be no undue stress to the framework.
3.Proper placement of the equipment on the trailer to insure stabili- ty 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; roughness of surface on which the trailer will be operated; environmental conditions; like maintenance.
5.Conformance with federal, state and local laws.(1)
(1)Consult applicable federal, state and local laws regarding spe- cific 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 manufactureʼs instructions.
PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE
READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc- tions supplied with this machine.
WARNING
OIL
The RANGER 305G is shipped with the engine crankcase filled with high quality SAE
FUEL
USE GASOLINE FUEL ONLY
WARNING
•Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons (45.4 liters). When the fuel gauge reads empty the tank contains approximately 2 gallons(7.6 liters) of reserve fuel.
NOTE: The fuel tank is mounted below the engine so a fuel shutoff valve is not required.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
WARNING
Air to cool the engine is drawn in lower set of louvers on the case back. It is important that the intake air is not restricted. Allow a minimum clearance of 2 feet (0.6m) from the case back to a vertical surface.
BATTERY CONNECTION
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.
CAUTION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn skin and damage eyes.
The RANGER 305G is shipped with the negative bat- tery cable disconnected. Make certain that the RUN- STOP switch is in the STOP position. Remove the two screws from the rear battery tray using a screwdriver or a 3/8" socket. Attach the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal and tighten using a 1/2" socket or wrench.
GASOLINE FUEL ONLY
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.
RANGER 305G
