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| LIFTING |
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| The RANGER 305D weighs approximately 775lbs. (352kg.) with | |||||||
| a full tank of fuel (698 lbs. less fuel). A lift bail is mounted to the | DO NOT USE ETHER OR STARTING FLUID FOR | ||||||
| machine and should always be used when lifting the machine | STARTING. SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE | ||||||
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| • Lift only with equipment of ade- | |||||
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| quate lifting capacity. | The recommended trailer for use with this equipment for road, in- | ||||
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| • Be sure machine is stable when | plant and yard towing by a vehicle | 1 | is Lincolnʼs | ||
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| • Do not lift this machine using lift | Accessories Section of this manual for trailer and trailer options). | ||||
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| bail if it is equipped with a heavy | If the user adapts a | ||||
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| accessory such as trailer or gas | sibility that the method of attachment and usage does not result | ||||
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| FALLING | cylinder. | in a safety hazard nor damage the welding equipment. Some of | ||||
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| • Do not lift machine if lift bail is | the factors to be considered are as follows: | |||||
| EQUIPMENT can | damaged. | 1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln equipment and | |||||
| cause injury. | • Do not operate machine while | ||||||
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| suspended from lift bail. | likely additional attachments. |
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2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the ba | se of the weld- | |||||||
| HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION | ing equipment so there will be no undue stres | s to the frame- | |||||
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| At higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary. For max- | 3. Proper placement of the equipment on the trailer to insure | ||||||
| imum rating, derate the machine 2.5% to 3.5% for every 1000 ft. | stability side to side and front to back when being moved and | ||||||
| (305m). Due to new EPA and other local emissions regulations, | when standing by itself while being operated or serviced. | ||||||
| modifications to the engine for high altitude are restricted within | 4. Typical conditions of use, i.e., travel speed; roughness of sur- | ||||||
| the United States and some European Countries. Use above | |||||||
| 6000 ft.(1828 m) may be limited due to poor engine performance | face on which the trailer will be operated; environmental con- | ||||||
| or excessive exhaust smoke. An authorized Kubota engine field | ditions; like maintenance. |
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| service shop should be contacted to determine if any adjust- | 5. Conformance with federal, state and local laws.1 | ||||||
| ments can be made for operation in higher elevations locally. | 1 Consult applicable federal, state and local laws regarding specific requirements | ||||||
| HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION | for use on public highways. |
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| At temperatures above 104°F(40°C), Welder output derating is | VEHICLE MOUNTING |
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| necessary. For maximum output ratings, derate the welder out- | WARNING | ||||||
| put 2 volts for every 50°F(10°C) above 104°F(40°C). | Improperly mounted concentrated loads may | ||||||
| Cold Weather Starting & Operation: | cause unstable vehicle handling and tires or other | ||||||
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| The Kubota engine used in the Ranger 305D can be | • Only transport this Equipment on serviceable | ||||||
| started in temperatures as low as 5°F | vehicles which are rated and designed for such | ||||||
| peratures below 23°F | loads. |
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| No. 1D diesel fuel is used in place of No. 2D. Allow | • Distribute, balance and secure loads so vehicle | ||||||
| engine to warm up before applying a load or switching | is stable under conditions of use. | ||||||
| to high idle. Lincoln Electric supplies a Cold Weather | • Do not exceed maximum rated loads for compo- | ||||||
| Kit if the unit is to be used in Cold Weather Extremes | nents such as suspension, axles and tires. | ||||||
| for long periods. | See Field Installed options in the | • Mount equipment base to metal bed or frame of | |||||
| Accessories section of this manual. | vehicle. |
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RANGER 305D
