Maintenance, Safety precautions, Warning – Lincoln Electric PIPELINER 200 User Manual
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MAINTENANCE
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PIPELINER® 200G
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Blow out the welder and controls with an air hose at
least once every two months. In particularly dirty
locations, this cleaning may be necessary once a
week. Use low pressure air to avoid driving dirt into
the insulation.
2. “Current Range Selector” contacts should not be
greased. To keep the contacts clean, rotate the cur-
rent control through its entire range frequently.
Good practice is to turn the handle from maximum
to minimum setting twice each morning before start-
ing to weld.
3. Change the crankcase oil and oil filter after the first
50 hours of operation and thereafter at regular
intervals using the proper grade of oil. See the rec-
ommendations in the engine operation manual.
4. Inspect the air filter daily - - more often in dusty con-
ditions when necessary clean or replace. The air fil-
ter should never be removed while the engine is
running. The air filter element part number is
Donaldson #181050 or Nelson #70206N.
5. When necessary, remove the sediment bowl from
beneath the gas tank and clean out any accumulat-
ed dirt and water. Replace the fuel filter in the fuel
line as needed. In an emergency, the fuel filter can
be back-flushed for continued use until a replace-
ment can be obtained.
6. Fan belts tend to loosen after the first 50 hours of
operation. Check engine operation manual and
tighten if necessary. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
7. Put a drop of oil on the “Current Range Selector”
shaft at least once every month.
8. See the engine manufacturers operation manual for
detailed engine maintenance and troubleshooting
instructions.
COOLING SYSTEM
The Pipeliner® 200G is equipped with a pressure radi-
ator. Keep the radiator cap tight to prevent loss of
coolant. Clean and flush the cooling system periodical-
ly to prevent clogging the passage and overheating the
engine. When antifreeze is needed, always use the
permanent type. Capacity = 9.9 Qty. (9.4 liter) Consult
the engine owners manual for the proper frequency
and procedure.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the Engineʼs operation and maintenance man-
ual for additional information on the engine.
Have qualified personnel do the maintenance
work. Turn the engine off before working inside
the machine. In some cases, it may be necessary
to remove safety guards to perform required
maintenance. Remove guards only when neces-
sary and replace them when the maintenance
requiring their removal is complete. Always use
the greatest care when working near moving
parts.
Do not put your hands near the engine cooling
blower fan. If a problem cannot be corrected by
following the instructions, take the machine to
the nearest Lincoln Field Service Shop.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts.
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See additional warning information at
front of this operatorʼs manual.
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WARNING