Lincoln Electric RANGER 305D IM730 - Manual (Page 20)

B-4 OPERATION B-4
15. ENGINE ALTERNATOR TROUBLE
LIGHT
-The engine alternator light is off when battery
charging system is functioning normally. If light turns
on, the alternator or the voltage regulator may not be
operating correctly. The light may also come on due
to the battery not holding a charge. It is normal for the
light to be on while initially starting the engine.
16. ENGINE HOUR METER – Displays the total
time that the engine has been running. This meter is
useful for scheduling prescribed maintenance.
17. ENGINE PROTECTION LIGHT- A warning
indicator light for Low Oil Pressure and/or Coolant
Over Temperature. The light is off when the systems
are functioning properly. The light turns on when the
RUN-STOP switch is in the “ON” position prior to
starting the engine. If the Engine Protection or Battery
Charging Lights do “not” turn off shortly after starting
the engine shut off the engine immediately and deter-
mine the cause.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power
receptacles.
2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO.
3. Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.
4. Press Glow Plug Button and hold 5 to 10 seconds.
5. Press and hold both the “Glow Plug” Button and
START button together until the engine starts or for
up to 10 seconds.
6. Release the engine START button immediately
when the engine starts.
7. Release the glow plug button after the Engine
Protection Light turns off or after an additional 5
seconds maximum.
8. The engine will run at high idle speed for approxi-
mately 12 seconds and then drop to low idle speed.
Allow the engine to warm up at low idle for several
minutes before applying a load and/or switching to
high idle. Allow a longer warm up time in cold
weather.
NOTE : If the unit fails to start repeat step 4 through
step 7 after waiting 30 seconds
• Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously
for more than 20 seconds.
• Do not push the START button while the engine
is running because this can damage the ring
gear and/or the starter motor.
• IF the Engine Protection or Battery Charging
Lights do “ not ” turn off shortly after starting the
engine shut off the engine immediately and deter
mine the cause.
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NOTE
: When starting a RANGER 305D for the first
time, or after and extended period of time of not oper-
ating, it will take longer than normal because the fuel
pump has to fill the fuel system.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and
allow the engine to run at low idle speed for a few
minutes to cool the engine.
STOP the engine by placing the RUN-STOP switch in
the STOP position.
NOTE: A fuel shut off valve is located on the fuel pre-
filter.
RANGER 305D
CAUTION
TYPICAL RANGER 305D FUEL CONSUMPTION
Kubota D722 Running time for
Gal./Hr (Liters/Hr) 12 gallons-hours
Low Idle - No Load
2450 R.P.M.
.29 (1.09) 41.77
High Idle - No Load
3650 R.P.M.
.54 (2.06) 22.02
DC Weld Output
250 Amps @ 28 Volts
1.03 (3.91) 11.62
DC Weld Output
300 Amps @ 29 Volts
1.18 (4.47) 10.16
10,000 Watts 1.16 (4.38) 10.37
7,000 Watts .96 (3.63) 12.50
3,000 Watts .70 (2.67) 17.03
TABLE B.1