Lincoln Electric SVM194-A PRE-OPERATION Service, Oil, Fuel Polarity Control and Cable Sizes

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A2.5

INSTALLATION

A2.5

2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of

PRE-OPERATION SERVICE

the welding equipment so there will be no undue

stress to the framework.

CAUTION

3.

Proper placement of the equipment on the trailer to

READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc

-

ensure stability side to side and front to back when

tions supplied with this machine.

being moved and when standing by itself while

4.

being operated or serviced.

WARNING

Typical conditions of use, i.e., travel speed, rough-

• Stop engine while fueling.

ness of surface on which the trailer will be operat-

• Do not smoke when fueling.

ed; environmental conditions, likely maintenance.

• Keep sparks and flame away

5.

Conformance with federal, state and local laws. (1)

from tank.

• Do not leave unattended while

(1) Consult your federal, state and local laws regarding specific

fueling.

requirements for use on public highways.

VEHICLE MOUNTING

DIESEL FUEL

• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow

fumes to clear before starting

WARNING

can

engine.

cause fire

• Do not overfill tank, fuel expan-

Improperly mounted concentrated loads may

sion may cause overflow.

cause unstable vehicle handling and tires or other

DIESEL FUEL ONLY

components to fail.

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• Only transport this Equipment on serviceable

vehicles which are rated and designed for such

OIL

loads.

• Distribute, balance and secure loads so vehicle

This unit is supplied from the factory with the engine

is stable under conditions of use.

• Do not exceed maximum rated loads for compo-

crankcase filled with a high quality SAE 10W/30 oil.

nents such as suspension, axles and tires.

This oil should be acceptable for most typical ambient

• Use appropriate nuts bolts and lockwashers to

temperatures.

Consult the engine operation manual

attach the equipment base to the metal bed or

for specific engine manufacturerʼs recommendations.

frame of vehicle.

Upon receipt of the welder, check the engine dipstick to

• Follow vehicle manufacturerʼs instructions.

be sure the oil is at the “full” mark. DO NOT overfill.

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FUEL

POLARITY CONTROL AND CABLE SIZES

Fill the

fuel tank with the grade of fuel recommended in

the Engine Operatorʼs manual. Make sure the fuel

With the engine off, route the electrode and work

valve on the water separator is in the open position.

cables through the strain relief bracket on the base and

connect to the studs located below the fuel tank mount-

COOLING SYSTEM

ing rail. (See size recommendations below.) For pos-

itive polarity, connect the electrode cable to the termi-

The radiator has been filled at the factory with a 50-50

nal marked

“+”.

For

Negative

polarity, connect the

electrode cable

to the

“-”stud.

These connections

mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water. Check

should be checked periodically and tightened if neces-

the radiator level and add a 50-50 solution as needed

sary.

(see engine manual or antifreeze container for alter-

When welding at a considerable distance from the

nate antifreeze recommendations).

welder, be sure you use ample sized welding cables.

RECOMMENDED COPPER CABLE SIZES

Cables Sizes for Combined Length

Amps

Duty Cycle

of Electrode Plus Work Cable

Up to 200ft.(61m)

200 to 250ft.

(61 to 76m)

250

100%

1

1/0

300

60%

1/0

2/0

300D & 300G

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