Lincoln Electric IM753 RANGER 9 - Manual (Page 25)

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
necessary and replace them when the mainte-
nance 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
throughout this operator’s manual
and the Engine manual as well.
ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS
OVERSPEED IS HAZARDOUS
The maximum allowable high idle speed for this
machine is 3750RPM, no load. DO NOT tamper
with governor components or setting or make any
other adjustments to increase the maximum
speed. Severe personal injury and damage to the
machine can result if operated at speeds above
maximum.
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Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a
Lincoln Service Center or an authorized Field Service
Shop.
D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
• At the end of each day’s use, refill the fuel tank to
minimize moisture condensation in the tank.
Running out of fuel tends to draw dirt into the fuel
system. Also, check the crankcase oil level and
add oil if indicated.
• OIL - Maintenance schedule for changing the oil
and oil filter after break-in:
The above schedule is for normal operating condi-
tions. More frequent oil changes are required with
dusty, high temperature, and other severe operating
conditions. Refer to the maintenance section of the
Engine Owner’s Manual for more information.
Make certain that the oil filler cap is securely tight-
ened after checking or adding oil. If the cap is not
tight, oil consumption can increase significantly
which may be evidenced by white smoke coming
from the exhaust.
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Engine life will be reduced if the oil and oil filter
are not changed according to the manufacturer’s
recommendation.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid
and complete draining.
• Remove the oil filler cap and dipstick. Remove the
yellow cap from the oil drain valve and attach the
flexible drain tube supplied with the machine. Push
in and twist the drain valve counterclockwise. Pull
the valve out and drain the oil into a suitable contain-
er.
• Close the drain valve by pushing in and twisting
clockwise. Replace the yellow cap.
• Refill to the upper limit mark on the dipstick with the
recommended oil. Tighten the oil filler cap securely.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
WARNING
Oil
Oil Filter
Kohler
CH20S
100 HRS
200 HRS
Onan
P220OHV
100 HRS
200 HRS
CAUTION
RANGER 9