Engine Operation; Before Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Lincoln Electric RANGER 305 D Service Manual

RANGER 305D

ENGINE OPERATION

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DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS. The
maximum allowable high idle speed for the Ranger 305D is
3650 RPM, no load. Do NOT adjust the governor screw on
the engine. Severe personal injury and damage to the
machine can result if it is operated at speeds above the
maximum rated speed.
Read and understand all safety instructions included
in the engine operator's manual that is shipped with your
Ranger 305D.
BEFORE ST RTING THE ENGINE
Check and fill the engine oil level:
1. Be sure the machine is on a level surface.
2. Open the right side (facing control panel) 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.
3. Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the fullmark. Do not
overfill. Close the engine door.
4. Open the left side engine door and check the coolant level in the
coolant recovery tank. Add coolant if necessary. See Maintenance
section of this manual for details.
5. See the Maintenance section for specific oil and antifreeze
recommendations.
Check and fill the engine fuel tank:
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• 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 over-flow.
DIESEL FUEL ONLY
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Fill the tank approximately 4 inches (100mm) from the top of the
filler neck to allow for fuel expansion. (Observe the fuel gauge
while filling) DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE POINT OF OVERFLOW.
3. Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
4. See the Maintenance section and engine manual for specific fuel
recommendations.
ST RTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power receptacles.
2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO.
3. Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.
4. Press Glow Plug Button and hold 5 to 10 seconds.
5. Press and hold both the "Glow Plug" Button and
START button together until the engine starts or for
up to 10 seconds.
6. Release the engine START button immediately
when the engine starts.
7. Release the glow plug button after the Engine Protection Light
turns off or after an additional 5 seconds maximum.
8. The engine will run at high idle speed for approximately 12
seconds and then drop to low idle speed. Allow the engine to
warm up at low idle for several minutes before applying a load
and/or switching to high idle. Allow a longer warm up time in cold
weather.
NOTE: If the unit fails to start repeat step 4 through step 7 after
waiting 30 seconds
• Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for
more than 20 seconds.
• Do not push the START button while the engine is running
because this can damage the ring gear and/or the starter
motor.
• If the Engine Protection or Battery Charging Lights do
"not" turn off shortly after starting the engine shut off the
engine immediately and deter mine the cause.
NOTE: When starting a RANGER 305D for the first time, or after and
extended period of time of not operating, it will take longer than
normal because the fuel pump has to fill the fuel system.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and allow the
DIESEL FUEL
engine to run at low idle speed for a few minutes to cool the
can cause fire.
engine
2. Stop the engine by placing the RUN-STOP switch in the STOP
position.
NOTE: A fuel shut off valve is located on the fuel pre-filter.
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