Table Of Contents - Lincoln Electric RANGER 8 Operator's Manual

Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................A-1,A-2
Installation Instructions. ........................................................................................................A-3
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................A-3
Machine Grounding .......................................................................................................A-3
Spark Arrester ...............................................................................................................A-3
Trailers ..........................................................................................................................A-3
Pre-Operation Engine Service..............................................................................................A-4
Oil ..................................................................................................................................A-4
Fuel ...............................................................................................................................A-4
Battery Connections ......................................................................................................A-4
Welding Cable Connections ..........................................................................................A-4
Angle of Operation ........................................................................................................A-5
High Altitude Operation .................................................................................................A-5
Location and Ventilation ................................................................................................A-5
Welding Cable Connections ..........................................................................................A-5
Connection of Wire Feeders .........................................................................................A-5
Connection of Tig Module .............................................................................................A-6
Additional Safety Precautions,Welding Operation Output.............................................A-6
Auxiliary Power Receptacles, and Plugs ......................................................................A-6,A-7
Motor Starting .......................................................................................................................A-7
Electrical Device Used with the Ranger 8 ............................................................................A-8
Auxiliary Power While Welding,Standby Power Connections .............................................A-9
Premises Wiring .................................................................................................................A-10
Operation.........................................................................................................................Section B
General Description..............................................................................................................B-1
Design Features ...................................................................................................................B-1
Other Features .....................................................................................................................B-1
Engine Options .....................................................................................................................B-1
Fuel Consumption ................................................................................................................B-2
Controls and Settings ...........................................................................................................B-2
Welder / Generator Controls...................................................................................B-2,B-3
Engine Operation .................................................................................................................B-3
Starting the Engine........................................................................................................B-3
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................B-3
Stopping the Engine ......................................................................................................B-3
Break-In Period .............................................................................................................B-3
Welding Process ..................................................................................................................B-4
Stick (Constant Current) Welding..................................................................................B-4
TIG (Constant Current) Welding ...................................................................................B-4
DC Wire Feed Welding Processes(CV) .......................................................................B-4
Summary of Welding Processes ..................................................................................B-5
Accessories .....................................................................................................Section C
General Options / Accessories ..............................................................................C-1
Recommended Equipment/ Accessories...............................................................C-2
Maintenance ....................................................................................................Section D
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................D-1
Routine Engine Maintenance ..........................................................................D-1,D2
Engine Adjustments...............................................................................................D-3
Slip Rings ..............................................................................................................D-3
Battery Maintenance .......................................................................................D-3
Engine Maintenance Parts..............................................................................D-3
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................Section E
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................E-1
How to Use Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................E-1
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................E-2, E-3
Wiring Diagrams & Dimension Print..............................................................Section F
Parts List ..................................................................................................................P229

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