Fuel - Use Gasoline Fuel Only; Spark Arrestor; Machine Grounding - Lincoln Electric Ranger 260MPX Operator's Manual

RANGER 260MPX & 330MPX
®

FUEL - USE GASOLINE FUEL ONLY

WARNING
• Stop engine while fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Keep sparks and ame away from tank.
• Do not leave unattended while fueling.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear before
starting engine.
• Do not over ll tank, fuel expansion may cause over ow.
• Replace the fuel cap only with the proper cap from
Lincoln Electric.
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline. Do not top
off tank. Be sure to leave ller neck empty to allow room for
expansion.
To check fuel level, turn Engine Control Switch to "AUTO". Use
only the proper fuel cap from Lincoln Electric. The cap has an
internal safety vent to prevent damage to the machine.
WARNING
Over lling tank can lead to engine damage
FIGURE A.15
MAXIMUM
FILL
LEVEL
OIL
The welder is shipped with the engine crankcase lled with SAE
10W-30 oil. Check the oil level with the machine on a level
surface before starting the engine. If it is not up to the full mark on
the dip stick, add oil as required. Make certain that the oil ller
cap is tightened securely. Refer to the engine Owner's Manual for
speci c oil recommendations.

SPARK ARRESTOR

CAUTION
An incorrect arrestor may lead to damage to the engine or
adversely affect performance.
Some federal, state or local laws may require that gasoline or
diesel engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters when
they are operated in certain locations where unarrested sparks
may present a re hazard. The standard muf er included with this
welder does not qualify as a spark arrester. When required by
local regulations, a suitable spark arrester, such as the Kxxx must
be installed and properly maintained.

MACHINE GROUNDING

Because this portable engine driven welder creates its own power,
it is not necessary to connect its frame to an earth ground, unless
the machine is connected to premises wiring (home, shop, etc.).
WARNING
To prevent dangerous electric shock, other equipment to
which this engine driven welder supplies power must:
• Be grounded to the frame of the welder using a
grounded type plug or be double insulated.
• Do not ground the machine to a pipe that carries
explosive or combustible material.
When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, its frame must
be securely connected to the metal frame of the vehicle. When
this engine driven welder is connected to premises wiring such as
that in a home or shop, its frame must be connected to the system
earth ground. See further connection instructions in the section
entitled "Standby Power Connections" as well as the article
on grounding in the latest National Electrical Code and the local
codes.
In general, if the machine is to be grounded, it should be
connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth ground
such as a metal ground stake going into the ground for at least 10
Feet or to the metal framework of a building which has been
effectively grounded.
The National Electric Code lists a number of alternate means of
grounding electrical equipment. A machine grounding stud
marked with the symbol
welder.
A-11
INSTALLATION
is provided on the front of the