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