January, 2009 GX200 2+4 Gas Welder SERVICE MANUAL Red-D-Arc Spec-Built Welding Equipment This RED-D-ARC welder is built to RED-D-ARC Extreme Duty design specifications by Lincoln Electric. Safety Depends on You This welder is designed and built with safety in mind.
SAFETY WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents The engine exhaust from this product contains are known to the State of California to cause can- chemicals known to the State of California to cause cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and Do not touch these “hot”...
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SAFETY WELDING SPARKS can CYLINDER may explode cause fire or explosion. if damaged. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. 7.a. Use only compressed cylinders If this is not possible, cover them to prevent containing the correct shielding gas for the the welding sparks from starting a fire.
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SAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un échauffement et un risque d’incendie. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté...
5 - Pull the start rope lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly. The GX200 has a current range of 40-200 amps with a 60% duty 6 - As the engine warms up, gradually move the choke lever to the cycle at 170 Amps.
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Do not put your hands near the engine or generator fan. If a problem cannot be corrected by following the instructions, take • Keep your head out of fumes. RED-D-ARC the machine to the nearest location. • Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes from breathing zone.
OPERATION CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Grounding Screw 120V circuit breaker - 10A Welding Socket: negative 90-170A Hourmeter/Tachometer Welding Socket: negative 160-195A 120/240V Single Phase Outlet Throttle Control 240V signal lamp Welding Socket: positive connection 240V circuit breaker - 145A Welding Socket: negative 40-90A Start/Stop engine switch Serial Number Electronic battery charger...
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6.5 litres (1.6 U.S.gallons) Operating Interval 3-4 hours per tank Replacement Engine replacement parts are available from authorized HONDA dealers. Parts All other parts are available from any RED-D-ARC location. Engine Speci cations z i r Optional Electric Start i t o...
Always use the greatest care when working near moving parts. • Do not put your hands near the engine fan. If a problem cannot be corrected by following the instructions, take the machine-to the nearest Red-D-Arc Location. 1. Engine won’t start. A. Weather colder than -10C A.
ASSEMBLY MISCELLANEOUS ASSEMBLY Receptacle covers not shown...
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ASSEMBLY MISC. ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST & l l a f i t r e i . y s f i t r e i r a l . y s t f i i t c t s i l i o t s i t s i ) .
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ASSEMBLY MISC. ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST & ) . a a t i r e t r e t t s i l i o t s i t s i Receptacle Cover, 120 Volt 114203 Receptacle Cover, 240 Volt 117362...