Lincoln Electric SVM194-A service manual A4.5, Read the engine operating and maintenance, Can

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A4.5

INSTALLATION

A4.5

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

ensure stability side to side and front to back when

instructions supplied with this machine.

being moved and when standing by itself while

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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.

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

• Do not leave unattended while

requirements for use on public highways.

fueling.

VEHICLE MOUNTING

DIESEL FUEL

• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow

fumes to clear before starting

WARNING

can

engine.

Improperly

mounted concentrated

loads may

cause fire

• Do not overfill tank, fuel expan-

cause unstable vehicle handling and tires or other

sion may cause overflow.

DIESEL FUEL ONLY-Low sulphur

components to fail.

• Only transport this Equipment on serviceable

fuel or ultra low sulphur fuel in U.S.A. and Canada.

vehicles which are rated and designed for such

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loads.

OIL

• Distribute, balance and secure loads so vehicle

is stable under conditions of use.

This unit is supplied from the factory with the engine

• Do not exceed maximum rated loads for compo-

nents such as suspension, axles and tires.

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

• Use appropriate nuts bolts and lockwashers to

This oil should be acceptable for most typical ambient

attach the equipment base to the metal bed or

temperatures.

Consult the engine operation manual

frame of vehicle.

for specific engine manufacturerʼs recommendations.

• Follow vehicle manufacturerʼs 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

cables through the strain relief bracket on the base and

the Engine Operatorʼs manual. Make sure the fuel

connect to the studs located below the fuel tank mount-

valve on the water separator is in the open position.

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

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

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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