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RANGER AIR 260MPX
®
SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICING
WARNING
•
Allow the engine to cool before installing the spark
arrestor.
•
Do not operate the engine while installing the spark
arrestor.
Clean every 100 hours.
AIR COMPRESSOR SERVICING
Air compressor parts are available from Lincoln Electric and
Vanair.
Warranty questions for the air compressor may be directed to
Vanair:
•
Vanair Service Toll Free - 1-844-826-7378
•
Vanair Service Direct - 1-219-879-5100 EXT 400
•
Vanair Service Fax - 1-219-879-5335
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Email - service@vanair.com
STORAGE
Store the Ranger in a clean, dry, protected location.
WELDER GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
Blow out the generator and controls periodically with low pressure
compressed air.
COMPRESSOR BELT TIGHTENING PROCEDURE
Loosen three tensioner bracket locking bolts using a 3/16 allen
wrench. Use a 3/8 torque wrench to engage the 3/8 square at
the top of the compressor belt tensioner bracket. Torque to 35-
40 ft-lbs rotating the idler roller into the belt. Do not exceed 40
ft-lbs. While holding applied torque, tighten three tensioner
bracket locking bolts.
NOTE: bracket typically holds in place with applied torque after
not to strip hex drive in bracket locking bolts.
COMPRESSOR OIL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
Ensure the Ranger Air is in the off position and the engine is not
running. Remove the negative cable from the battery post, and
secure so the cable cannot touch any portion of the frame or
battery posts.
Ensure the compressor has gone through a full blowdown cycle.
Ensure the compressor has cooled to a safe working temperature.
NOTE: the oil internal to the compressor can still be hot even if
the exterior surfaces are cool to the touch.
to vent.
Locate an oil drain pan. Locate the compressor oil drain hose
and place it over the pan. Slowly remove the oil drain plug, and
allow the oil to drain completely. Replace the drain hose plug.
plug. Reconnect Ranger Air battery cable. Start unit and allow to
operate for 1-2 minutes while looking for leaks. If no leaks are
present continue running for 3-5 minutes. Shutdown and check
for leaks and oil level, adding oil as needed so that it is in the
center of the sight glass.
center of the sight glass.
Run is loaded long enough for the oil cooler thermostat to open
(about 170°F+ at the oil temp reading).
Ensure compressor is fully blown down before adding additional
oil to center of the sight glass.
NOTE: the receiver tank sump holds 2 US quarts to the center of
the sight glass. The full system holds about 3 quarts.
NORMAL SERVICE INTERVALS
Item
Service
Interval
Oil and
100 hours
Oil Filter
Air Filter 100 hours
Spark
500 hours
Plug
Fuel
200 hours
Filter
Brushes
1000 hours
D-3
MAINTENANCE
TABLE D.1
Replacement part
Part of
number
K5546-1
Service Kit
2.0 qts 10W-30 for
Y
general use
(-5F to 104F, -
20°C to 40°C)
Kohler 12 050 01
Oil Filter
Kohler 24 083 15-S
Y
Air Filter Element
Kohler 24 083 17-S
Air Filter Pre-
Cleaner
Champion RC12YC
Y
(.030" gap)
Kohler 24 050 13
Y
Lincoln G9084-C
N
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