Pre-Operation Engine Service; Stacking; Tilting; Lifting - Lincoln Electric RANGER SVM120-A Service Manual

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STACKING

RANGER 10-LX machines CANNOT be stacked.

TILTING

Place the machine on a secure, level surface whenev-
er you use it or store it. Any surfaces you place it on
other than the ground must be firm, non-skid, and
structurally sound.
The diesel engine is designed to run in a level position
for best performance. It can operate at an angle, but
this should never be more than 20 degrees in any
direction. If you do operate it at a slight angle, be sure
to check the oil regularly and keep the oil level at the
FULL mark as it would be in its normal level condition.
Also, fuel capacity will be a little less at an angle.

LIFTING

The RANGER 10-LX weighs 1100 lbs/499 kg. A lift bail
is mounted to the machine frame and should always
be used when lifting the machine.

HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION

It may be necessary to derate welder output at higher
altitudes. Derate the welder output 0.4% for every 100
ft (30 m) above 500 ft (150 m). Some engine adjust-
ment may be required.
Representative.

PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE

Read and understand the information about the diesel
engine in the Operation and Maintenance sections of
this manual before you operate the RANGER 10-LX.
WARNING
• Keep hands away from the engine muffler or HOT
engine parts.
• Stop the engine when fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Remove the fuel cap slowly to release pressure.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow the fumes to clear
before starting the engine.
• Keep sparks and flame away from the fuel tank.
INSTALLATION
Contact a Kubota Service
RANGER 10-LX
OIL
The RANGER 10-LX is shipped with the
engine filled with SAE 10W-30 oil (API class
CC/DO). CHECK THE OIL LEVEL BEFORE YOU
START THE ENGINE. This is an added precaution.
When full, the oil level should be up to but not over the
FULL mark on the dipstick. If it is not full, add enough
oil to fill it to the full mark.
For more oil fill and service information, see the
Maintenance section of this manual.

FUEL

Fill the fuel tank with clean, diesel fuel only.
The RANGER 10-LX has a 10 gallon (38 litre)
fuel tank with a top fill and fuel gauge
mounted on the control panel.
Operation and Maintenance sections of this manual
for more details about fuel.

ENGINE COOLANT

WARNING
HOT COOLANT can burn
skin.
• Do not remove cap if radiator is hot.
The welder is shipped with the engine and radiator
filled with a 50% mixture of ethylene glycol and water.
The recovery bottle should be partially filled. See the
Maintenance section and the engine Operator's
Manual for more information on coolant.

BATTERY CONNECTIONS

The RANGER 10-LX is shipped with the
– +
negative battery cable disconnected.
Before you operate the machine, make
sure the Engine Switch is in the STOP position and
attach the disconnected cable securely to the battery
terminal. If the battery is discharged and won't start
the engine, see the battery charging instructions in the
Maintenance section.
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