Maintenance - Lincoln Electric RANGER SVM148-B Service Manual

B-8
3. START PUSHBUTTON: When the push-
button is held, the starter motor cranks over
the engine - release the button once the
engine starts.
NOTE: If you press the START pushbutton when the
engine is running, you may damage the ring gear or
starter motor.
4. ENGINE HOUR METER: Records engine running
time. Use to determine when to perform required

maintenance.

5. BATTERY LIGHT: Is off when battery charging sys-
tem is functioning normally. If the red light turns on
while the engine is running, the fan belt may be
broken or the alternator or the voltage regulator
may be defective.
It is normal for the light to go on when the "Engine"
switch is switched to the "ON" position with the
engine not running. It will go off after one minute
to prevent discharging the battery if the engine is
not started. If this happens, the engine protection
circuit must be reset by turning the "Engine" switch
to the "OFF" position and back to the "ON" posi-
tion.
6. OIL PRESSURE LIGHT: Remains off
with proper oil pressure. If the red light
turns on while the engine is running, the engine
protection system will stop the engine.
OPERATION
It is normal for the light to go on when the "Engine"
switch is switched to the "ON" position with the
engine not running. It will go off after one minute
to prevent discharging the battery if the engine is
not started. If this happens, the engine protection
circuit must be reset by turning the "Engine" switch
to the "OFF" position and back to the "ON" posi-
tion.
7. WATER TEMPERATURE LIGHT: Remains
off under normal operating temperatures.
If the red light turns on, the engine protec-
tion system will stop the engine.
remain on when the engine is over temperature and
the "Engine" switch is in the "ON" position (engine
not running) but will go off as the engine cools.
8. FUEL LEVEL GAUGE: Displays the level of diesel
fuel in the 10-gallon fuel tank.
9. ENGINE ON-OFF SWITCH: Energizes the fuel sole-
noid in the "ON" position. In the STOP position,
stops fuel flow to the injection pump and stops the
engine.
RANGER 300 D AND 300 DLX
B-8
The light will