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OUTBACK
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| Issue D ate May-22
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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual OUTBACK PRODUCT For use with machines having Code Numbers: 11731, 12472 REGISTRATION Registering your product only takes a few minutes, ensures your qualification for available warranties and allows you to receive updates and information on your product. Follow the QR code below to register. https://lered.info/product_registration-4 Need Help? Call 1.888.935.3877 to talk to a Service Representative...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
  • Page 3 P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 2.a. Electric current owing through any conductor is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
  • Page 4 SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
  • Page 5 SAFETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    OUTBACK TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation........................Section A Technical Specifications.......................A-1 Safety Precautions.......................A-2 Location and Ventilation....................A-2 Storing ...........................A-2 Stacking ........................A-3 Tilting..........................A-3 Lifting..........................A-3 Pre-Operation Engine Service....................A-3 Oil ..........................A-3 Fuel ..........................A-3 Spark Arrester .......................A-3 Electrical and Welding Connections..................A-4 Machine Grounding.......................A-5 Plugs and Hand-Held Equipment, Auxiliary Power Receptacles .........A-6 Premises Wiring ........................A-6 Circuit Breakers ........................A-6 Electrical Devices used with the Outback™...

  • Page 7: Installation

    OUTBACK INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - OuTBACK™ 185 (K2706-2) INPuT - GASOLINE ENGINE Make/Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Ignition Capacities System KOHLER 1 cylinder 26.2 cu. in Electric & Recoil Fuel: 6.8 gal. 3750RPM High Idle CH440 4 cycle (429 cc) Start;...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    LOCATION AND VENTILATION OUTBACK INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAuTIONS Read this entire installation section before you Whenever you use the OUTBACK™ 185, be sure that clean cooling air can flow around the machine’s gasoline start installation. engine and the generator. Avoid dusty, dirty areas. Also, WARNING keep the machine away from heat sources.

  • Page 9: Stacking

    STACKING OUTBACK INSTALLATION The OUTBACK™ 185 is shipped with the engine OUTBACK™ 185 machines CANNOT be stacked. filled with SAE 10W30 oil. CHECK THE OIL LEVEL TILTING BEFORE YOu START THE ENGINE. This is an added precaution. Do not screw in dipstick when checking oil level.
  • Page 10 OuTBACK™ 185 OuTPuT CONNECTIONS OUTBACK INSTALLATION FIGuRE A.1 1. CuRRENT CONTROL DIAL 7. DuPLEX RECEPTACLE (2)- 120 VOLT, 20 AMP 2. WELD OuTPuT TERMINALS (2) 8. HOuRMETER 3. GROuND STuD 9. ENGINE SWITCH 4. CIRCuIT BREAKERS (2) - 20 AMP 10.

  • Page 11: Machine Grounding

    Keep isolated and separate from one another. WARNING ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DO NOT GROuND MACHINE TO A PIPE WHICH Lincoln Electric offers a welding accessory kit with #6 CARRIES EXPLOSIVE OR COMBuSTIBLE welding cables. See the ACCESSORIES section of MATERIAL. this manual for more information.

  • Page 12: Premises Wiring

    PLuGS AND HAND HELD EquIPMENT PREMISES WIRING OUTBACK INSTALLATION For further protection against electric shock, any elec- The OUTBACK™ 185 is not recommended for trical equipment connected to the generator recepta- premises wiring. The OUTBACK™ 185 does not have cles must use a three-blade, grounded type plug or an a combined 120/240 volt receptacle and cannot be Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) approved double connected to a premises as described in other Lincoln...
  • Page 13 DO NOT USE THESE DEVICES WITH A OUTBACK™ 185. The Lincoln Electric Company is not responsible for any damage to electrical components improperly connected to a OuTBACK™ 185.

  • Page 14: Operation

    SAFETY INSTRuCTIONS OUTBACK OPERATION WARNING WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK ENGINE EXHAuST can kill. can kill. • use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust outside. • Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet • Do not stack anything on or near clothing.
  • Page 15 OUTBACK OPERATION GRAPHIC SYMBOLS uSED ON THIS EquIPMENT OR IN THIS MANuAL WARNING / CHOKE CAuTION AIR CLEANER CIRCuIT FuEL BREAKER GROuND WORK CLAMP (AuXILIARY POWER) FAST ELECTRODE WELDING ARC SLOW ENGINE OFF ENGINE START AuTO IDLE...

  • Page 16: General Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION OUTBACK DESIGN FEATuRES AND OPERATION ADVANTAGES The OUTBACK™ 185 is designed for commercial use welder/generator applications. As a welder it provides • 185 amp DC constant current welding for stick 185 amps of DC constant current for welding with DC electrodes.

  • Page 17: Controls And Settings

    OUTBACK OPERATION All welder/generator controls are located on the Output Control Panel. CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Gasoline engine controls are mounted on the engine. See Figure B.1 and the figures in engine operation section. OuTPuT PANEL CONTROLS FIGuRE B.1 WELDER/GENERATOR CONTROLS 3 or 4 10.

  • Page 18: Engine Operation

    ENGINE OPERATION OUTBACK OPERATION Break-in Period Starting/Shutdown Instructions It is normal for any engine to use larger quantities of oil until break-in is accomplished. Check the oil level Be sure all Pre-Operation Engine Service has been twice a day during the break-in period (about 50 run- performed.

  • Page 19: Welding Operation

    • Do not stack anything on or near the engine. 5. If you are finished using the OUTBACK 185 for weld- ing, disconnect the welding cables from the weld out- MOVING PARTS can injure. put terminals. Reattach the flange nuts and leave •...

  • Page 20: Auxiliary Power

    • The Pro-Cut 25 may be used for its full range of con- bottom of the table. trol. • Maximum material thickness that can be cut is 3/8". TO uSE THE OuTBACK 185 AS AN AuXILIARY POWER SuPPLY: AUXILIARY POWER OPERATION 1. Start the gasoline engine. See ENGINE OPERA- WARNING TION in this section of the manual.

  • Page 21: Auxiliary Power Application

    OUTBACK OPERATION TABLE B.3 AUXILIARY POWER APPLICATIONS Suggested Power Applications Running Watts *Start-up Watts (Continuous) (Peak) *Air Compressor - 1 HP 2,000 4,000 - 8,000 *Air Compressor - 3/4 HP 1,250 3,100 - 5,000 *Airless Sprayer - 1/3 HP 1,500 - 2,400 Chain Saw 1,200 Circular Saw...

  • Page 22: Accessories

    OUTBACK ACCESSORIES OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES The following options/accessories are available for your OUTBACK™185 from your local Lincoln Distributor: Accessory Kit (K875) – Includes the following: • Twenty feet (6.1 meters) of #6 AWG electrode cable with lug. • Fifteen feet (4.6 meters) of #6 work cable with lugs. •...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    OUTBACK MAINTENANCE OIL: Check the oil level after every 5 hours of operation or daily. BE SURE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO MAINTAIN THE OIL LEVEL. Change the oil the first time after 20 hours of opera- tion. Then, under normal operating conditions, change the oil after every 100 hours or once a year, •...
  • Page 24 OUTBACK MAINTENANCE WARNING To service the pre-cleaner: Remove the cover. Carefully remove the foam pre- ENGINE ADJuSTMENTS cleaner from the filter element. OVERSPEED IS HAZARDOuS - The maximum 1. Wash in liquid detergent and water. allowable high idle speed for this machine is 3750 2.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    HOW TO uSE TROuBLESHOOTING GuIDE WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
  • Page 26 OUTBACK TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAuSE COuRSE OF ACTION OuTPuT PROBLEMS Major Physical or Electrical 1. Contact your local Lincoln Damage is Evident. Authorized Field Service Facility. No Generator power or welding 1.
  • Page 27 OUTBACK TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual RECOMMENDED PROBLEMS POSSIBLE COuRSE OF ACTION (SYMPTOMS) CAuSE ENGINE PROBLEMS 1. Engine Switch on HIGH Idle. Engine will not idle down to low 2. Engine choke is not fully open. speed.
  • Page 28 OUTBACK TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAuSE COuRSE OF ACTION WELDING PROBLEMS Engine runs erratically or stops 1. Engine is not fully warmed-up running. and engine choke is in the fully open (RUN) position. 2.
  • Page 29 OUTBACK DIAGRAMS...
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  • Page 31 Outback 185 - 12472...
  • Page 32 Index of Sub Assemblies - 12472 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION P-872-A INDEX OF SUB ASSEMBLIES P-872-C CRADLE ASBLY BATTERY & ROOF P-872-D CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY P-872-E STATOR ROTOR ASBLY & ENGINE P-872-F REAR CONTROL PANEL & FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY Outback 185 - 12472...
  • Page 33 Index of Sub Assemblies - 12472 P-872-A.jpg Outback 185 - 12472...
  • Page 34 BATTERY CLAMP PLATE 9ST11827-31 CARRIAGE BOLT 9SS9262-98 PLAIN WASHER 9ST9187-16 1/4-20 HLN 9SS27368-3 LOGO DECAL 9SS27554 FAMILY NAME DECAL 9SM21436 CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING DECAL 9ST13086-108 DECAL-FUEL WARNING 9SM16197 DECAL-WARNING 9SL15850 WIRING DIAGRAM 9SS8025-119 SELF TAPPING SCREW Outback 185 - 12472...
  • Page 35 Cradle Asbly, Battery & Roof P-872-C.jpg Outback 185 - 12472...
  • Page 36 CHOKE ASBLY 9SS9225-68 THREAD FORMING SCREW (CUTTING) 9ST12287-38 CIRCUIT BREAKER 9SS23828 BUSHING 9SS22061-2 SEALING BOOT 9SS20184 RECEPTACLE-DUPLEX (20A-125V) 9SM16996 RECEPTACLE COVER 9SS21088 RECEPTACLEGASKET 9ST11525-1 SPEED NUT#10-24 9SS9225-63 THREAD FORMING SCREW (CUTTING) 9SL11132-7 BRIDGE RECTIFIER 9SE106A-14 LOCKWASHER Outback 185 - 12472...
  • Page 37 REACTOR COIL ASBLY 9SS9225-68 THREAD FORMING SCREW (CUTTING) 9SL13691-1 NAMEPLATE 9ST12380-1 BUSHING 9SG6990-1 WIRING HARNESS 9ST10812-119 POTENTIOMETER 9SS18280 POTENTIOMETER SPACER 9SS21440-1 TOROID ASBLY 9SS9225-68 THREAD FORMING SCREW (CUTTING) 9SS7525-19 CHOKE CONTROL 9ST11525-5 SPEED NUT1/4-20 9SS18858-24 SUPPRESSOR ASBLY Outback 185 - 12472...
  • Page 38 Control Panel Assembly P-872-D.jpg Outback 185 - 12472...
  • Page 39 9SG2114 BRUSH HOLDER CARTRIDGE 9SS19480 BRUSH ASBLY 9SM16157 BRUSH ASBLY RETAINER 9SS8025-117 SELF TAPPING SCREW 9SM16160 BEARING BRKT END COVER 9SM22556 ENGINE 9SCF000066 3/8-16X1.50HHCS 9SE106A-16 LOCKWASHER 9SS9262-120 PLAIN WASHER 9SG6966 MUFFLER 9SCF000071 3/8-16X2.00HHCS 9SS9262-120 PLAIN WASHER Outback 185 - 12472...
  • Page 40 Stator, Rotor Asbly & Engine PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 9ST9187-10 3/8-16HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 9SS28627 FOAM Outback 185 - 12472...
  • Page 41 Stator, Rotor Asbly & Engine P-872-E.jpg Outback 185 - 12472...
  • Page 42 #10-24HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 9ST9187-13 #10-24HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 9SM21990-1 FUEL TANK SUPPORT ASBLY 9SS9225-68 THREAD FORMING SCREW (CUTTING) 9SG5968-1 FUEL TANK ASBLY 9SS28521 RATCHET FUEL CAP 9SS17851 DECAL-CAUTION 9SS28542 ENGINE SERVICE DECAL 9SS28154-1 FUEL SHUT OFF DECAL 9ST10642-323 FLEX TUBE Outback 185 - 12472...
  • Page 43 Rear Control Panel & Fuel Tank Assembly P-872-F.jpg Outback 185 - 12472...
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  • Page 46 WARNING Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and AVISO DE ground. Spanish PRECAuCION No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
  • Page 47 WARNING Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. AVISO DE Spanish PRECAuCION Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
  • Page 48 Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the de nition of speci cations, and the selection and use of speci c products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.

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