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    Ranger P 305D $%' ) $'W(V"#*! " December, 2010 (165DI5@5>4C?>.?E Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ... and thoughtful operation on your part. $ #$) #()!![...]

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    $'## @?G5B545AE9@=5>D 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors. ________________________[...]

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    99 99 (). ARC R A Y S can b ur n. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4. b . Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to prote[...]

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    999 (). 999 FOR ELECTRIC ALL Y pow er ed equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment. 8 . b . Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the[...]

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    9F (). 9F %'K*)$#((U')K Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instruc- tions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suivantes: (MB5DL%?EB(?E4175!WB3 1. Protegez-vous contre la se[...]

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    F F T h a n k Y o u for selecting a &*!). product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! '514D89C$@5B1D?BC "1>E1<3?=@<5D5<I before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manu[...]

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    F9 F9 ) !$$#)#)( Page >CD1<<1D9?> ?[...]

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    F99 F99 ) !$$#)#)( "19>D5>1>35 ?[...]

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    '#'P 1. Output rating in watts is equivalent to volt-amperes at unity power factor. Output voltage is within ± 10% at all loads up to rated capacity. When welding, available auxiliary power will be reduced. * Top of enclosure add 6in. (152mm) for exhaust pipe. ** Engine warranty may vary outside of the USA. (See E[...]

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    !)# The RANGER® 305D weighs approximately 775lbs.(352kg.) with a full tank of fuel (698 lbs. less fuel). A lift bail is mounted to the machine and should always be used when lifting the machine. !))*$%')$# At higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary. For max- imum rating, derate the[...]

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    %'$%' )$###('+ READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc- tions supplied with this machine. O(D?@5>79>51>41<<?GD?3??<256?B56E5<9>7 O?>?DC=?;5G85>6E5<9>7 O9<< 6E5<D1>;?[...]

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     #() !! )$# '#'P  '"$)$#)'$! The RANGER® 305D is equipped with a 6-pin and a 14-pin connector. The 6-pin connector is for connect- ing the K857 or K857-1 Remote Control or for TIG welding, the K870 foot Amptrol or the K936-3 hand Amptrol. When in th[...]

  • Page 13

    !#()!!)$# Install the welding cables to your RANGER® 305D as follows. 1. The engine must be OFF to install welding cables. 2. Remove the flanged nuts from the output terminals . 3. Connect the electrode holder and work cables to the weld output terminals. The terminals are identified on the case front. 4. Tighten the fla[...]

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     #() !! )$# '#'  TABLE lll ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE RANGER® 305D )I@5 ?==?><53DB931<5F935C %?CC92<5?>35B>C Resistive Heaters, toasters, incandescent NONE light bulbs, electric range, hot pan, skillet, coffee maker. Capacitive TV se[...]

  • Page 15

    *-!' . %$,''%) !( Start the engine and set the “IDLER” control switch to the “High Idle” mode. Voltage is now correct at the receptacles for auxiliary power. This must be done before a tripped GFCI receptacle can be reset prop- erly. See the MAINTENANCE section for detailed information o[...]

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     #() !! )$# '#'P  ?>>53D9?> ?6 !# (@??< E>   1>4 ?2B1=1D93D?'#'P O(8EDD85G5<45B?66 • Connect per instructions on the appropriat[...]

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     $%' )$# '#'P  ().%'*)$#( ? >?D 1DD5=@D D? EC5 D89C 5AE9@=5>D E>D9< I?E 81F5 D8?B?E78<I B514 D85 5>79>5 =1>E613DEB5BWC =1>E1< CE@@<954 G9D8 I?EB G5<45B D[...]

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     $%' )$#  ,!#$#)'$!( 97EB5    $*)%*) $#)'$! The OUTPUT dial is used to preset the output voltage or current as dis- played on the digital meters for the four welding modes. When in the CC-STICK, DOWNHILL PIPE or CV-WIRE modes and when a remote cont[...]

  • Page 21

     $%' )$#  ' $#)'$!  The ARC CONTROL dial is active in the CV-WIRE, CC-STICK and DOWNHILL PIPE modes, and has different functions in these modes. This control is not active in the TIG mode. ()  =?45 In this mode, the ARC CONTROL dial sets the short circuit curr[...]

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     $%' )$#  !)' *! * The electric fuel gauge gives accurate and reliable indication as to how much fuel is in the fuel tank. ## $*' ")' Displays the total time that the engine has been running. This me[...]

  • Page 23

    ).%!*''#)'#(  $')*#()#!)'$(  Tungsten Electrode DCEN (-) DCEP (+) Approximate Argon Gas Flow TIG TORCH Diameter in. (mm) Flow Rate C.F.H. ( l /min.) Nozzle Size (4), (5) 1%, 2% Thoriated 1%, 2% Thoriated Aluminum Stainless Steel Tungsten Tungst[...]

  • Page 24

    '#'P  $%' )$#  RANGER® 305 D settings when using the K930-2 TIG Module with an Amptrol or Arc Start Switch: • Set the MODE Switch to the TOUCH START TIG setting. • Set the "IDLER" Switch to the "AUTO" position. • Set t he "WEL DING T ERMINAL S" sw[...]

  • Page 25

    Permissible Auxiliary Current in -Amps @ 240 VAC 44 31 24 19 12 3  $%' )$#  *-!' . %$,' If a GFCI receptacle is tripped, See the MAINTE- NANCE section for detailed information on testing and resetting the GFCI receptacle. Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired [...]

  • Page 26

     (($'(  !#() !!$%)$#( (($'(  +. *). ),$ ,! )'!' $' ("!!,!'( For road, off-road and in-plant and yard towing. (For highway use, consult [...]

  • Page 27

     "#)##  '#'P (). %'*)$#( O  1F5 AE1<96954 @5BC?>>5< 4? 1<< =19>D5>1>35 1>4DB?E2<5C8??D9>7G?B; O)E B> D 85 5 >79 >5 ? 66 2 56? B5 G ?B; 9>7 9> C9[...]

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     "#)##  >79>5$9<81>75 Drain the engine oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining. It is recommend- ed that each time the oil is changed the oil filter be changed as well. • Be sure the unit is off. Disconnect the negative bat- tery cable to ensure safety. ?[...]

  • Page 29

     "#)##  '#'P Unfasten or unlatch the service cover. Because the filter fits tightly over the outlet tube to create the critical seal, there will be some initial resistance, similar to breaking the seal on a jar. Gently move the end of the filter back and forth to break the s[...]

  • Page 30

     "#)##  $$!#(.()" $)$$!#) 31>2EB>C;9> O? >?D B5=?F5 31@ 96 B1491D?B 9C 8?D ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check the coolant level by observing the level in the radiator and recovery bo[...]

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     "#)##  *!! )' 1 . Check the fuel filter and fuel pre-filter for water accumulation or sediment. 2. Replace the fuel filter if it is found with excessive water accumulation or sediment. Empty fuel pre-fil- ter. ## *()"#) Adjustments to the engine are to [...]

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     "#)##  '#'P ,!'#' ) $' "#)## ()$' Store the RANGER® 305D in clean, dry protected areas. !## Blow out the generator and controls peri- odically with low pressure air. Do t[...]

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     )'$*!($$)#  '#'P If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your !?31<!9>3?<>ED8?B9J5495<4(5BF935139<9DI for technical troubleshooting assistance before you[...]

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     )'$*!($$)#  '#'P Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your !?31<!9>3?<>ED8?B9J5495<4(5BF935[...]

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