Lincoln Electric SVM194-A service manual Polarity Control and Cable Sizes Fuel

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A3.5

INSTALLATION

A3.5

TRAILER

(See Optional Features)

RECOMMENDED COPPER CABLE SIZES

Cables Sizes for Combined Length

If the user adapts a non-Lincoln trailer, the user must

Amps

Duty Cycle

of Electrode Plus Work Cable

Up to 200ft.(61m)

200 to 250ft.

assume responsibility that the method of attachment

(61 to 76m)

and usage does not result in a safety hazard nor dam-

250

100%

1

1/0

age the welding equipment. Some of the factors to be

300

60%

1/0

2/0

considered are as follows:

1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln

PRE-OPERATION SERVICE

equipment and likely additional attachments.

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

the welding equipment so there will be no undue

CAUTION

stress to the framework.

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

being moved and when standing by itself while

tions supplied with this machine.

being operated or serviced.

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

WARNING

ness of surface on which the trailer will be operat-

• Stop engine while fueling.

ed; environmental conditions, likely maintenance.

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

• Do not smoke when fueling.

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

• Keep sparks and flame away

requirements for use on public highways.

from tank.

VEHICLE MOUNTING

• Do not leave unattended while

DIESEL FUEL

fueling.

• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow

WARNING

fumes

to clear

before starting

can

Improperly mounted concentrated loads may

engine.

cause fire

• Do not overfill tank, fuel expan-

cause unstable vehicle handling and tires or other

sion may cause overflow.

components to fail.

DIESEL FUEL ONLY

• Only transport this Equipment on serviceable

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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

• Mount equipment base to metal bed or frame of

temperatures.

Consult the engine operation manual

vehicle.

for specific engine manufacturerʼs recommendations.

• Follow vehicle manufactureʼs instructions.

Upon receipt of the welder, check the engine dipstick to

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be sure the oil is at the “full” mark.

DO NOT overfill.

POLARITY CONTROL AND CABLE SIZES

FUEL

With the engine off, route the electrode and work

Fill the fuel tank with the grade of fuel recommended in

the Engine Operatorʼs manual. Make sure the valve on

cables through the strain relief bracket on the base and

the water separator is in the open position.

connect to the studs located below the fuel tank mount-

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

COOLING SYSTEM

itive polarity, connect the electrode cable to the termi-

nal marked

“+”.

For

Negative

polarity, connect the

electrode cable

to the

“-”stud.

These connections

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

should be checked periodically and tightened if neces-

mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water. Check

sary.

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

When welding at a considerable distance from the

(see engine manual or antifreeze container for alter-

welder, be sure you use ample sized welding cables.

nate antifreeze recommendations).

CLASSIC® 300D & 300G