Lincoln Electric IM837-A manual Starting the Engine, Stopping the Engine, Table B.1

B-4 OPERATION B-4

15. ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE- Provides accu- rate, reliable indication of how much fuel is in the tank

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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 RUN-STOP switch is in the “ON” posi- tion prior to starting the engine. If the Engine Protection or Battery Charging Lights do “not” turn off shortly after starting the engine shut off the engine immediately and determine the cause.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.Remove all plugs connected to the AC power receptacles.

2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO.

3. Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.

8.The engine will run at high idle speed for approxi- mately 12 seconds and then drop to low idle speed. Allow the engine to warm up at low idle for several minutes before applying a load and/or switching to high idle. Allow a longer warm up time in cold weather.

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.

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NOTE: When starting a RANGER 305D (CE) for the first time, or after and extended period of time of not operating, it will take longer than normal because the fuel pump has to fill the fuel system.

4.	Press Glow Plug Button and hold 5 to 10 seconds.	STOPPING THE ENGINE
		Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and
5.	Press and hold both the “Glow Plug” Button and	allow the engine to run at low idle speed for a few
		minutes to cool the engine.
	START button together until the engine starts or for
	up to 10 seconds.	STOP the engine by placing the RUN-STOP switch in
6.	Release the engine START button immediately	the STOP position.
	when the engine starts.	NOTE: A fuel shut off valve is located on the fuel pre-
		filter. Turn on Fuel shut-off valve on the fuel pre-filter.
7. Release the glow plug button after the Engine
	Protection Light turns off or after an additional 5

seconds maximum.

TABLE B.1

TYPICAL RANGER 305D (CE) FUEL CONSUMPTION

	Kubota D722	Running time for
	Liters/Hr (Gal./Hr)	45 Liters/hours
Low Idle - No Load
2200 R.P.M.	.92 (.24)	49.38
High Idle - No Load
3100 R.P.M.	1.62 (.43)	28.07
DC Weld Output
250 Amps @ 30 Volts	3.42 (.90)	13.30
DC Weld Output
225 Amps @ 25 Volts	2.92 (.77)	15.55
8,000 Watts, 3 PHASE	3.35 (.89)	13.54
5,000 Watts, 3 PHASE	2.65 (.70)	17.12
3,000 Watts, 3 PHASE	2.19 (.58)	20.78

RANGER 305D (CE)