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start installation. | STORING |
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Read this entire installation section before you | in use. Protect it from dust and dirt. Keep it where | ||||||
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS | |||||||
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| 1. Store the machine in a cool, dry place when it is not | ||
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| activities, moving vehicles, and other hazards. | |||
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have | 2. If you will be storing the machine for over 30 days, | ||||||
thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs manual | you should drain the coolant from the radiator. | ||||||
supplied with your welder. It includes important safety | Open the cock at the bottom of the radiator and | ||||||
precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and | remove the pressure cap so that the coolant drains | ||||||
maintenance instructions and parts lists. | completely. Attach a note that says “NO WATER” | ||||||
on the radiator. |
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| • Do not touch electrically live parts or | 3. While the engine is still warm, drain the oil and refill | |||
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| electrode with skin or wet clothing. | with fresh 10W30 oil. Change the oil filter. Run the | |||
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| • Insulate yourself from work and ground | engine for about five minutes to circulate oil to all | |||
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| • Always wear dry insulating gloves. | the parts. See the Maintenance section for details | |||
on changing oil. |
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4. Remove the battery, recharge it, and adjust the | |||||||
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| • Use in open, well ventilated areas or | electrolyte level. Store the battery in a dry, dark | |||
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| vent exhaust outside. | place. |
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| • Do not set anything near the engine. | 5. If the engine is not used for a long period of time, | |||
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every two or three months fill the radiator and run | |||||||
the engine for about five minutes to keep it free | |||||||
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| MOVING PARTS can injure. | from rust. |
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| • Do not operate with doors open or | Also see your engine Operatorʼs manual. |
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| guards off. |
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| • Stop engine before servicing. | Fuel should also be drained when stored for long peri- | |||
• Keep away from moving parts. | |||||||
ods or a fuel additive should be used. |
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STACKING |
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Only qualified personnel should install, use or ser- |
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manual. |
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vice this equipment. | Ranger 305D machines CANNOT be stacked. |
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ANGLE OF OPERATION |
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LOCATION AND VENTILATION |
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Engines are designed to run in the level of condition | |||||||
The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict- | which is where the optimum performance is achieved. | ||||||
The maximum angle of continuous operation is 20 | |||||||
ed flow of clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to | degrees in all directions. 30 degrees Intermittent (less | ||||||
avoid restricting the cooling air outlets. Allow a mini- | than 10 minutes continuous) in all directions. | If the | |||||
mum clearance of 2 feet (0.6m) from the case back | engine is to be operated at an angle, provisions must | ||||||
and 16in. (406mm) from either side of the base to a | be made for checking and maintaining the oil level at | ||||||
vertical surface. Also, locate the welder so that the | the normal (FULL) oil capacity in the crankcase. |
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engine exhaust fumes are properly vented to an out- |
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side area. |
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| fuel capacity will be slightly less than the specified 12 | ||
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| gallons (45 ltrs.) |
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RANGER 305D
