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A5.4

INSTALLATION

A5.4

TRAILER (See ACCESSORY Section)

When welding at a considerable distance from the

If the user adapts a non-Lincoln

trailer, he must

welder, be sure you use ample size welding cables.

assume responsibility that the method of attachment

RECOMMENDED COPPER CABLE SIZES

Cables Sizes for Combined Length

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

of Electrode Plus Work Cable

age the welding equipment. Some of the factors to be

Amps

Duty Cycle

Up to 200 ft.

200 to 250 ft.

considered are as follows:

60.96 m

200 to76.2 m

1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln equip-

250

100%

1/0

ment and likely additional attachments.

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

300

60%

1/0

2/0

the welding equipment so there will be no undue

stress to the framework.

PRE-OPERATION SERVICE

3. Proper placement of the equipment on the trailer to

ensure stability side to side and front to back when

CAUTION

being moved and when standing by itself while

READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc-

being operated or serviced.

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

tions supplied with this machine.

ness of surface on which the trailer will be operated;

environmental conditions, likely maintenance.

(1)

WARNING

5. Conformance with federal, state and local laws.

• Stop engine while fueling.

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

• Do not smoke when fueling.

requirements for use on public highways.

• Keep sparks and flame away

WARNING

from tank.

• Do not leave unattended while

GASOLINE

fueling.

VEHICLE MOUNTING

• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow

fumes to clear before starting

Improperly mounted concentrated loads may

can cause fire

engine.

cause unstable vehicle handling and tires or other

or explosion.

• Do not overfill tank, fuel expan-

components to fail.

sion may cause overflow.

• Only transport this Equipment on serviceable

GASOLINE FUEL ONLY

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vehicles which are rated and designed for such

loads.

OIL

• Distribute, balance and secure loads so vehicle

This unit is supplied from the factory with the engine

is stable under conditions of use.

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

• Do not exceed maximum rated loads for compo-

This oil should be acceptable for most typical ambient

nents such as suspension, axles and tires.

temperatures.

• Mount equipment base to metal bed or frame of

Consult the engine operation manual for specific

vehicle.

engine

manufacturerʼs

recommendations. Upon

• Follow vehicle manufacturerʼs instructions.

receipt of the welder, check the engine dipstick to be

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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 f

l tank with the grade of fuel recommended

cables through the strain relief bracket on the base and

in the Engine Operatorʼs manual. Make sure the fuel

connect to the studs located below the fuel tank mount-

valves on the sediment bowl and the water separator

ing rail. (See size recommendations below.)

For

are in the open positions.

Positive polarity, connect the electrode cable to the

terminal marked “+”. For Negative

polarity, connect

COOLING SYSTEM

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.

sary.

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

needed (see engine manual or antifreeze container for

alternate antifreeze recommendations)

Lincoln Electric SVM194-A service manual Gasoline, Vehicle Mounting

Models: SVM194-A