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MAVERICK
325X
®
OPERATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before
operating your Maverick
WARNING
• Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read the engine manufacturer's manual
supplied with your welder. It includes important safety
precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and
maintenance instructions, and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•
Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
•
Insulate yourself from work and ground.
•
Always wear dry insulating gloves.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
•
Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent
exhaust outside.
•
Do not stack anything near the engine.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
•
Do not operate with doors open or guards
off.
•
Stop engine before servicing.
•
Keep away from moving parts.
•
Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment.
•
Always operate the welder with the door closed and the
side panels in place as these provide maximum
protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling
air flow.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Maverick
325X is a diesel engine-driven welding power
®
source. The machine uses an alternator / generator for DC
multipurpose welding, for 120 VAC single phase, 240 VAC single
phase. The DC welding control system uses state of the art
Chopper Technology for superior welding performance.
The Maverick
®
325X is fitted with a selectable VRD (Voltage
Reduction Device). The VRD operates in the Stick, TIG, PIPE and
GOUGE modes reducing the OCV to <13 volts, increasing operator
safety when welding is performed in environments with increased
hazard of electric shock such as wet areas and hot, humid sweaty
conditions.
325X.
®
FOR AUXILIARY POWER
Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired
operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the welding
control settings providing no welding current is being drawn.
ENGINE OPERATION
Before Starting the Engine:
• Be sure the machine is on a level surface.
• Open side engine door and remove the engine oil dipstick and
wipe it with a clean cloth. Reinsert the dipstick and check the
level on the dipstick.
• Add oil (if necessary) to bring the
level up to the full mark. Do not
overfill. Close engine door.
• DO NOT operate with oil below low mark on dipstick.
• DO NOT fill above full mark on dipstick.
• Check radiator for proper coolant level. (Fill if necessary).
• See Engine Owner's Manual for specific oil and coolant
recommendations.
ADD FUEL
WARNING
DIESEL FUEL
can cause fire.
•
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 expansion may cause overflow.
DIESEL FUEL ONLY-
Low sulfur fuel or ultra low sulphur fuel
in U.S.A. and Canada.
•
Remove the fuel tank cap.
•
Fill the tank. DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE POINT OF
OVERFLOW.
•
Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
•
See Engine Owner's Manual for specific fuel
recommendations
HAND PRIMER
• Hard to start
• Run rough
• Misfire
• Fuel knock
For faster air purge, a small amount of air can be vented from the
system by pumping the hand primer (See Figure B.1, Engine
Service Side View)
B-1
OPERATION
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