OPERATION
B-6 B-6
RANGER 305D
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ENGINE OPERATIONDO NOT RUN THE ENGINE AT EXCESSIVE
SPEEDS. The maximum allowable high idle speed for
the Ranger 305D is 3650 RPM, no load. Do NOT
adjust the governor screw on the engine.
Severe personal injury and damage to the machine
can result if it is operated at speeds above the maxi-
mum rated speed.
Read and understand all safety instructions included in
the engine operatorʼs manual that is shipped with your
Ranger 305D.
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Check and fill the engine oil level:
1. Be sure the machine is on a level surface.
2. Open the right side (facing control panel) engine
door and remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it
with a clean cloth. Reinsert the dipstick and check
the level on the dipstick.
3. Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the full-
mark. Do not overfill. Close the engine door.
4. Open the left side engine door and check the
coolant level in the coolant recovery tank. Add
coolant if necessary. See Maintenance section of
this manual for details.
5. See the Maintenance section for specific oil and
antifreeze recommendations.
Check and fill the engine fuel tank:
• Stop engine while fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Keep sparks and flame away
from tank.
• Do not leave unattended while
fueling.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow
fumes to clear before starting
engine.
• Do not overfilltank, fuel expan-
sion may cause over-flow.
DIESELFUELONLY
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Fill the tank approximately 4 inches (100mm) from
the top of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion.
(Observe the fuel gauge while filling) DO NOT FILL
THE TANKTO THE POINT OF OVERFLOW.
3. Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
4. See the Maintenance section and engine manual
for specific fuel recommendations.
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.
4. Press Glow Plug Button and hold 5 to 10 seconds.
5. Press and hold both the “Glow Plug” Button and
STARTbutton together until the engine starts or for
up to 10 seconds.
6. Release the engine START button immediately
when the engine starts.
7. Release the glow plug button after the Engine
Protection Light turns off or after an additional 5
seconds maximum.
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
• Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously
for more than 20 seconds.
• Do not push the STARTbutton while the engine
isrunningbecause 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.
NOTE: When starting a RANGER 305D for the first
time, or after and extended period of time of not oper-
ating, it will take longer than normal because the fuel
pump has to fill the fuel system.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and
allow the engine to run at low idle speed for a few
minutes to cool the engine
2. Stop the engine by placing the RUN-STOP switch
in the STOP position.
NOTE:A fuel shut off valve is located on the fuel pre-
filter.
CAUTION
WARNING
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