Lincoln Electric IM920 RANGER 305 G - Manual (Page 12)

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 run-
ning 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
interval is dependent on the quality of the oil and the
operating environment. Refer to the Engine Operatorʼs
Manual for the proper service and maintenance inter-
vals.
FUEL
USE GASOLINE FUEL ONLY
• Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. 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
(0.6m) 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 bat-
tery 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 terminal and tighten using a 1/2"
socket or wrench.
NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged
battery; if unused for several months, the battery may
require a booster charge. Be careful to charge the bat-
tery with the correct polarity.
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.