Pre-Operation Service; Oil; Fuel; Battery Connection - Red-D-Arc ZR-8 Operator's Manual

Some of the factors to be considered are as follows:
1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln
equipment and likely additional attachments.
2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of
the welding equipment so there will be no undue
stress to the framework.

Pre-Operation Service

CAUTION
READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc-
tions supplied with this machine.
WARNING
GASOLINE
-
explosion.
• Stop engine while fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Do not overfill tank.
• Keep sparks and flame away from tank.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear
before starting engine.
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Oil

The ZR-8 is shipped with the engine crankcase filled
with SAE 10W-30 oil. Check the oil level before start-
ing the engine. If it is not up to the full mark on the dip
stick, add oil as required. Make certain that the oil
filler cap is tightened securely. Refer to the engine
Owner's Manual for specific oil recommendations.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM CAPACITY
(INCLUDING FILTER)
Kohler CH20S - 2.0 Quarts (1.9 Liters)

Fuel

Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline.
Observe fuel gauge while filling to prevent overfilling.
fuel can cause fire or
Battery Connections
This welder is shipped with the negative battery cable
disconnected. Make sure that the Engine Switch is in
the "STOP" position and attach the disconnected
cable securely to the negative battery terminal before
attempting to operate the machine. If the battery is
discharged and does not have enough power to start
the engine, see the battery charging instructions in the
Battery section.

Welding Output Cables

With the engine off, connect the electrode and work
cables to the studs provided. These connections
should be checked periodically and tightened if neces-
sary. Loose connections will result in overheating of
the output studs.
When welding at a considerable distance from the
welder, be sure you use ample size welding cables.
Listed below are copper cable sizes recommended for
the rated current and duty cycle. Lengths stipulated
are the distance from the welder to work and back to
the welder again. Cable sizes are increased for
greater lengths primarily for the purpose of minimizing
cable voltage drop.
TOTAL COMBINED LENGTH OF
ELECTRODE AND WORK CABLES
40% Duty Cycle
0-50 Ft.
50-100 Ft.
100-150 Ft.
150-200 Ft.
200-250 Ft.
– 14 –
225 Amps 225 Amps
100% Duty Cycle
3 AWG 1 AWG
3 AWG 1 AWG
2 AWG 1 AWG
1 AWG 1 AWG
1/0 AWG 1/0 AWG