Engine Operation, Starting the Engine | Lincoln Electric SVM175-A

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OPERATION

B-6

ENGINE OPERATION

STARTING THE ENGINE

power

1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC

WARNING

receptacles.

DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE AT EXCESSIVE

2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO.

3. Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.

SPEEDS. The maximum allowable high idle speed for

Press Glow Plug Button and hold 5 to 10 seconds.

the Ranger 305D is 3650 RPM, no load.

Do NOT

Press and hold both the “Glow Plug” Button and

adjust

the

governor

screw

on the

engine.

START button together until the engine starts or for

Severe personal injury and damage to the machine

up to 10 seconds.

can result if it is operated at speeds above the maxi-

Release the engine START button immediately

mum rated speed.

when the engine starts.

Engine

Read and understand all safety instructions included in

7. Release the glow plug button after the

the engine operatorʼs manual that is shipped with your

Protection Light turns off or after an additional 5

Ranger 305D.

seconds maximum.

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The engine will run at high idle speed for approxi-

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

mately 12 seconds and then drop to low idle speed.

Check and fill the engine oil level:

Allow the engine to warm up at low idle for several

Be sure the machine is on a level surface.

minutes before applying a load and/or switching to

Open the right side (facing control panel) engine

high idle. Allow a longer warm up time in cold

door and remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it

weather.

with a clean cloth. Reinsert the dipstick and check

NOTE: If the unit fails to start repeat step 4 through

the level on the dipstick.

step 7 after waiting 30 seconds

3. Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the full-

CAUTION

mark. Do not overfill. Close the engine door.

4. Open

the

left

side

engine door and check the

• Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously

coolant

level in the

coolant

recovery tank. Add

coolant if necessary.

See Maintenance section of

for more than 20 seconds.

this manual for details.

• Do not push the START button while the engine

See the

Maintenance

section for specific oil and

is running because this can damage the ring gear

and/or the starter motor.

antifreeze recommendations.

• If the Engine Protection or Battery Charging

Check and fill the engine fuel tank:

Lights do “not” turn off shortly after starting the

engine shut off the engine immediately and deter

WARNING

mine the cause.

• Stop engine while fueling.

NOTE: When starting a RANGER 305D for the first

time, or after and extended period of time of not oper-

• Do not smoke when fueling.

• Keep sparks and flame away

ating, it will take longer than normal because the fuel

from tank.

pump has to fill the fuel system.

• Do not leave unattended while

STOPPING THE ENGINE

DIESEL FUEL

fueling.

• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow

can cause fire.

fumes to clear before starting

Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and

engine.

allow the engine to run at low idle speed for a few

• Do not overfill tank, fuel expan-

minutes to cool the engine

sion may cause over-flow.

Stop the engine by placing the RUN-STOP switch

DIESEL FUEL ONLY

1. Remove the fuel tank cap.

in the STOP position.

NOTE: A fuel shut off valve is located on the fuel pre-

Fill the tank approximately 4 inches (100mm) from

the top of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion.

filter.

(Observe the fuel gauge while filling) DO NOT FILL

THE TANK TO THE POINT OF OVERFLOW.

3. Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.

4. See the

Maintenance section and engine manual

for specific fuel recommendations.

RANGER 305D

Lincoln Electric SVM175-A Engine Operation, Before Starting the Engine, Diesel Fuel only

Models: SVM175-A