Lincoln Electric SVM175-A PRE-OPERATION Engine Service Battery Connection, Oil, Spark Arrester

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INSTALLATION

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PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE

BATTERY CONNECTION

tions supplied with this machine.

WARNING

READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc-

BATTERY ACID CAN BURN EYES AND SKIN.

WARNING

careful when working near a battery.

•

Keep hands away from the engine muffler or H

OT

•Wear gloves and eye protection and be

Follow the instructions printed on the bat-

engine parts.

tery.

• Stop the engine and allow it to cool before fueling.

•Use caution as the electrolyte is strong

• Do not smoke when fueling.

acid that can burn skin and damage eyes.

• Fill the tank at a moderate rate and do not overfill.

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• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow the fumes to clear

The RANGER 305D is shipped with the negative bat-

before starting the engine.

tery cable disconnected. Make certain that the RUN-

• Keep sparks and flame away from the fuel tank.

STOP switch is in the STOP position. Access the neg-

ative post of the battery by opening the left side engine

• Remove the fuel cap slowly to release pressure.

cover. Attach the negative battery cable to the negative

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battery terminal and tighten using a socket or wrench.

NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged

OIL

The RANGER 305D is shipped with the engine

battery; if unused for several months, the battery may

crankcase filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 Oil that

require a booster charge. Be careful to charge the bat-

meets classification CG-4 or CF-4 for

tery with

the correct polarity.

See battery

charging

diesel engines. CHECK THE OIL LEVEL

instructions in the

Maintenance

section.

BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE. If it

is not up to the full mark on the dip stick,

MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE

add oil as required. Check the oil level every four hours

of running time during the first 50 running hours. Refer

Using the clamp provided secure the outlet pipe to the

to the engine Operatorʼs Manual for specific oil recom-

outlet tube with the pipe positioned to direct the

mendations and break-in information. The oil change

exhaust in the desired direction. Tighten using a sock-

interval is dependent on the quality of the oil and the

et or wrench.

operating environment. Refer to the Engine Operatorʼs

Manual for more details on the proper service and

SPARK ARRESTER

maintenance intervals.

Some federal, state or local laws may require that

FUEL

gasoline or diesel engines be equipped with exhaust

spark arresters when they are operated in certain loca-

USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY

tions where unarrested sparks may present a fire haz-

Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. The

ard. The standard muffler included with this welder

capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons (45.4

does not qualify as a spark arrester. When required by

liters). When the fuel gauge reads empty

local regulations, a suitable spark arrester must be

the tank contains approximately 2 gallons

installed

and

properly maintained.

See the

(7.6 liters) of reserve fuel.

Accessories section for more information.

NOTE: Close the fuel shutoff valve located on the pre-

CAUTION

filter if not running the welder for extended peri-

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

engine or adversely affect performance.

ods.

An incorrect spark arrestor may lead to damage to the

WARNING

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HOT COOLANT can burn skin.

HIGH FREQUENCY GENERATORS FOR

TIG APPLICATIONS.

•Do not remove cap if radiator is hot.

The K930-2 TIG Module is suitable for use with the

•The engine and radiator or this machine are filled with

Ranger 305D.

The Ranger 305D and any high fre-

a 50% mixture of ethylene-glycol based permanent

quency generating equipment must be properly

type antifreeze. See the Maintenance

section and

grounded. See the K930-2 operating manual for com-

the engine Operationʼs Manual for more information.

plete instructions on installation, operation, and main-

tenance.

RANGER 305D