Lincoln Electric IM10042 RANGER 305 G - Manual (Page 11)

A-4 INSTALLATION
RANGER® 305G
A-4
1. Design capacity of trailer vs. Weight of Lincoln equipment and
likely additional attachments.
2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of the welding
equipment so there will be no undue stress to the framework.
3. Proper placement of the equipment on the trailer to insure stabili-
ty side to side and front to back when being moved and when
standing by itself while being operated or serviced.
4. Typical conditions of use, i.e., travel speed; roughness of surface
on which the trailer will be operated; environmental conditions;
like maintenance.
5. Conformance with federal, state and local laws. (1)
(1) Consult applicable federal, state and local laws regarding spe-
cific requirements for use on public highways.
VEHICLE MOUNTING
Improperly mounted concentrated loads may
cause unstable vehicle handling and tires or other
components to fail.
• Only transport this Equipment on serviceable
vehicles which are rated and designed for such
loads.
• Distribute, balance and secure loads so vehicle
is stable under conditions of use.
• Do not exceed maximum rated loads for compo-
nents such as suspension, axles and tires.
• Mount equipment base to metal bed or frame of
vehicle.
• Follow vehicle manufactureʼs instructions.
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PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE
READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc-
tions supplied with this machine.
OIL
The RANGER® 305G is shipped with the engine crankcase
filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 oil. Check the oil level
before starting the engine. If it is not up to the full mark on
the dip stick, add oil as required. Check the oil level every
four hours of running time during the first 25 running hours.
Refer to the engine Operatorʼs Manual for specific oil recom-
mendations and break-in information. The oil change inter-
val is dependent on the quality of the oil and the operating
environment. Refer to the Engine Operatorʼs Manual for the
proper service and maintenance intervals.
FUEL
USE GASOLINE FUEL ONLY
• Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. Observe the
fuel gauge while filling to prevent overfilling. Stop
fueling once the gauge reads full. Do not top off tank.
Be sure to leave filler neck empty to allow room for
expansion. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons
(45.4 liters). When the fuel gauge reads empty the
tank contains approximately 2 gallons(7.6 liters) of
reserve fuel.
NOTE: The fuel tank is mounted below the engine so a
fuel shutoff valve is not required.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Air to cool the engine is drawn in lower set of louvers on the
case back. It is important that the intake air is not restricted.
Allow a minimum clearance of 2 feet (Im) from the case
back to a vertical surface.
BATTERY CONNECTION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can
burn skin and damage eyes.
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The RANGER® 305G is shipped with the negative battery
cable disconnected. Make certain that the RUN-STOP
switch is in the STOP position. Remove the two screws from
the rear battery tray using a screwdriver or a 3/8" socket.
Attach the negative battery cable to the negative battery ter-
minal and tighten using a 1/2" socket or wrench.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
• Stop engine while fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Keep sparks and flame away
from tank.
• Do not leave unattended while
fueling.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow
fumes to clear before starting
engine.
• Do not overfill tank, fuel expan-
sion may cause overflow.
GASOLINE FUEL ONLY
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WARNING
GASOLINE
Can cause fire
Or explosion.
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