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IM971-C
| Issue D ate Mar-17
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305D (CE)
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11458, 11459, 11587, 12486,
12681
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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual RANGER ® 305D (CE) For use with machines having Code Numbers: 11458, 11459, 11587, 12486, 12681 Need Help? Call 1.888.935.3877 Register your machine: to talk to a Service Representative www.lincolnelectric.com/register Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: Hours of Operation: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
  • Page 3 W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
  • Page 4 SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
  • Page 5 SAFETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.
  • Page 6 safety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
  • Page 7 2004/108/EC. It was manufactured in conformity with a national standard that implements a harmonized standard: EN 60974-10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Product Standard for Arc Welding Equipment. It is for use with other Lincoln Electric equipment. It is designed for industrial and professional use. Introduction All electrical equipment generates small amounts of electromagnetic emission.
  • Page 8 safety viii viii Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises. Methods of Reducing Emissions Mains Supply Welding equipment should be connected to the mains supply according to the manufacturer’s recommenda-...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Electrical Connections......................A-4 Machine Grounding.......................A-4 Welding Terminals......................A-5 Welding Output Cables....................A-5 Cable Installation......................A-5 Auxiliary Power ........................A-5 Standby Power Connections....................A-5 Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders..............A-6,A-7 ________________________________________________________________________________ Operation.........................section B Safety Precautions ......................B-1 General Description......................B-1 For Auxiliary Power......................B-1 Engine Operation........................B-1 Break in Period........................B-1...
  • Page 10 taBLe Of CONteNts Maintenance......................section D Safety Precautions....................D-1 Routine Maintenance.................... D-1 Engine Maintenance Components................ D-1 Kubota Diesel Engine.................... D-1 Engine Oil Change..................D-2 Engine Oil Refill Capacities................D-2 Engine Oil Filter Change.................D-2 Air Cleaner Service..................D-2 Service Instructions And Installation Tips for Engine Air Filter....... D-3 Cooling System.....................

  • Page 11: Installation

    INstaLLatION teCHNICaL sPeCIfICatIONs - RaNGeR® 305D (Ce)( K2279-1, K2279-2, K2279-3) INPUt - DIeseL eNGINe Make/Model Description speed (RPM) Displacement starting Capacities cu. in. (cu. cm.) system 3 cylinder, 4 stroke 43.88(789) 12VDC Battery & Fuel: 15.9 HP starter 45L (12 US.gal.) (12 KW) High Idle 3100 Bore x Stroke inch (mm)

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    INstaLLatION safety PReCaUtIONs liters (12 gallons). LIftING WaRNING The machine weighs approximately 374 kg. (824 lbs) with a full tank of fuel. A lift bail is mounted to the Do not attempt to use this equipment until you machine and should always be used when lifting the have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s WaRNING manual supplied with your welder.

  • Page 13: Towing

    INstaLLatION tOWING PRe-OPeRatION eNGINe seRVICe Check with distributor for the recommended trailer for use with READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc- this equipment for road, in-plant and yard towing by a vehicle. If tions supplied with this machine. the user adapts a non-Lincoln trailer, he must assume responsi- WaRNING bility that the method of attachment and usage does not result in a safety hazard nor damage the welding equipment.

  • Page 14: Battery Connections

    INstaLLatION eNGINe COOLING systeM ReMOte CONtROL The machine is equipped with a 6-pin and a 14-pin WaRNING connector. The 6-pin connector is for connecting the K857 or K857-1 Remote Control or for TIG welding, air to cool the engine is drawn in the base sides the K870 foot Amptrol or the K963-3 hand Amptrol.

  • Page 15: Welding Terminals

    INstaLLatION When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, its CaBLe INstaLLatION frame must be electrically bonded to the metal frame of Install the welding cables to your machine as follows: the vehicle. Use a #8 or larger copper wire connected 1.
  • Page 16 INstaLLatION • the installation complies with the National electrical Code and all other applicable electri- cal codes. • the premises is isolated and no feedback into the utility system can occur. Certain laws require the premises to be isolated before the generator is linked to the premises.
  • Page 17 INstaLLatION CONNECTION OF ACROSS THE ARC WIRE FEEDERS FIGURE A.7 TO THE Ranger 305D CE Weld These connections instructions apply to both the LN-25 Pro and Terminals On Activ8 models. The feeders have an internal contactor and the electrode is not energized until the gun trigger is closed. When the Set Mode to Set to gun trigger is closed the wire will begin to feed and the welding...

  • Page 18: Operation

    OPeRatION safety PReCaUtIONs • Check radiator for proper coolant level. (Fill if nec- essary). WaRNING • See Engine Owner’s Manual for specific oil and coolant recommendations. aDD fUeL Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s WaRNING manual supplied with your welder.
  • Page 19 OPeRatION fIGURe B.1 WeLDING CONtROLs (figure B.1) When in the TOUCH START TIG mode and when a 1. OUtPUt CONtROL: The OUTPUT dial is used to pre- Amptrol is connected to the 6-Pin Connector, the OUT- set the output voltage or current as displayed on the digi- PUT control is used to set the maximum current range of tal meters for the four welding modes.

  • Page 20: Engine Controls

    OPeRatION 10. WIRe feeDeR VOLtMeteR sWItCH: 4. aRC CONtROL : The ARC CONTROL dial is active in Matches the polarity of the wire feeder voltmeter to the the CV-WIRE, CC-STICK and DOWNHILL PIPE modes, polarity of the electrode. and has different functions in these modes. This control is not active in the TIG mode.
  • Page 21 OPeRatION 15. eLeCtRIC fUeL GaUGe- 8. The engine will run at high idle speed for approxi- Provides accu- mately 12 seconds and then drop to low idle speed. rate, reliable indication of how much fuel is in the Allow the engine to warm up at low idle for several tank.

  • Page 22: Welder Operation

    OPeRatION WeLDeR OPeRatION The OUTPUT CONTROL dial adjusts the full output range for stick welding. The ARC CONTROL dial sets the short DUty CyCLe circuit current (arc-force) during stick welding to adjust for Duty Cycle is the percentage of time the load is being a soft or a more forceful digging arc(crisp).

  • Page 23: Wire Welding-Cv

    OPeRatION When in the TOUCH START TIG mode and when a For any electrodes the procedures should be kept Amptrol is connected to the 6-pin Connector the OUT- within the rating of the machine. For additional elec- PUT dial is used to set the maximum current range of trode information see WWW.Lincolnelectric.com or the CURRENT CONTROL of the Amptrol.

  • Page 24: Accessories

    aCCessORIes fIeLD INstaLLeD OPtIONs / aCCessORIes K704 aCCessORy set - Includes (10m) 35 ft. of electrode cable and (9.m) 30 ft. of work cable, head- shield, work clamp electrode holder. Cables are rated at 400 amps, 100% duty cycle. K857 (7.6m) 25 ft. or K857-1 (30.4m) 100 ft. ReMOte CONtROL - Portable control provides same dial range as the output control on the welder.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    MaINteNaNCe safety PReCaUtIONs KUBOta D722 DIeseL eNGINe FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED WaRNING • FILL FUEL TANK. • CHECK OIL LEVEL. • Have qualified personnel do all maintenance • CHECK COOLANT LEVEL. • CHECK AIR CLEANER ELE- and troubleshooting work. MENT AND HOUSING FOR DIRTY, LOOSE OR DAMAGED •...

  • Page 26: Engine Oil Change

    MaINteNaNCe OIL fILteR CHaNGe eNGINe OIL CHaNGe • Drain the oil. Drain the engine oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining. It is recommended that • Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench and each time the oil is changed the oil filter be changed as drain the oil into a suitable container.
  • Page 27 MaINteNaNCe RaNGeR® 305D (Ce)

  • Page 28: Cooling System

    MaINteNaNCe fUeL COOLING systeM WaRNING At the end of each day’s use, refill the fuel tank to min- imize moisture condensation and dirt contamination in HOt COOLaNt can burn skin. the fuel line. Do not overfill; leave room for the fuel to expand.

  • Page 29: Fuel Filter

    MaINteNaNCe CLeaNING tHe BatteRy fUeL fILteR Keep the battery clean by wiping it with a damp cloth 1. Check the fuel filter and fuel pre-filter for water accu- when dirty. If the terminals appear corroded, discon- mulation or sediment. nect the battery cables and wash the terminals with an ammonia solution or a solution of 113g (1/4 pound) of 2.

  • Page 30: Welder / Generator Maintenance

    WaRNING • service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln electric factory trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equip- ment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    HOW tO Use tROUBLesHOOtING GUIDe WaRNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
  • Page 32 tROUBLesHOOtING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLeMs POssIBLe ReCOMMeNDeD (syMPtOMs) CaUse COURse Of aCtION 1. Contact your local Lincoln Major Physical or Electrical Damage authorized field service is Evident. facility. Engine will not "crank". 1. Battery is low, Charge Battery. 2.
  • Page 33 tROUBLesHOOtING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLeMs POssIBLe ReCOMMeNDeD (syMPtOMs) CaUse COURse Of aCtION Engine shuts down while under a 1. High radiator coolant tempera- load. ture. Reduce load if it is exceed- ing machine rating. Add coolant to system if low.
  • Page 34 tROUBLesHOOtING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLeMs POssIBLe ReCOMMeNDeD (syMPtOMs) CaUse COURse Of aCtION Engine will not go to high idle when 1. Auxiliary power load is less than using auxiliary power. 100 watts. Idler may not respond with less than a 100 watt load.
  • Page 35 tROUBLesHOOtING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLeMs POssIBLe ReCOMMeNDeD (syMPtOMs) CaUse COURse Of aCtION No welding power output. 1. Poor work lead connection to Auxiliary Power OK. work. Make sure work clamp is tightly connected to clean base metal.
  • Page 36 tROUBLesHOOtING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLeMs POssIBLe ReCOMMeNDeD (syMPtOMs) CaUse COURse Of aCtION The welding arc is “cold.” The weld- 1. Make sure the MODE selector ing arc is not stable or is not satis- switch is in the correct position for factory.
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  • Page 45 DIMeNsION PRINt RaNGeR® 305D (Ce)
  • Page 46 Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. • • • WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and • ground. Spanish No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el •...
  • Page 47 Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or • • • WARNING Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. • remove fumes from breathing zone. Spanish Los humos fuera de la zona de res- •...
  • Page 48 Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice.

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