Angle Of Operation; High Altitude Operation; Muffler Relocation; Location / Ventilation - Lincoln Electric RANGER IM604-B Operator's Manual

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Angle of Operation

Internal combustion engines are designed to run in a
level condition which is where the optimum perfor-
mance is achieved. The maximum angle of operation
for the engine is 25 degrees from horizontal in any
direction. If the engine is to be operated at an angle,
provisions must be made for checking and maintain-
ing the oil at the normal (FULL) oil capacity in the
crankcase in a level condition.

High Altitude Operation

The Ranger 8 LPG requires no adjustment for high
altitude operation.

Muffler Relocation

WARNING
Shut off welder and allow muffler to cool before
touching muffler.
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The Ranger 8 is shipped with the exhaust coming out
on the left side. The exhaust can be changed to the
opposite side by removing the two screws that hold
the exhaust port cover in place and installing the
cover on the opposite side. (Operating the Ranger 8
without the cover in place will result in a higher noise
level and no increase in machine output.)

Location / Ventilation

The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict-
ed flow of clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to
avoid heated air coming out of the welder recirculating
back to the cooling air inlet.
• Operate welder in open well ventilated
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Connection of Lincoln Electric
Wire Feeders
Shut off welder before making any electrical
connections.
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Wire Feed (Constant voltage)

Connection of the LN-25 to the Ranger 8

a. Shut the welder off.
b. Connect the electrode cable from the LN-25 to the
"ELECTRODE" terminal of the welder. Connect
the work cable to the "TO WORK" terminal of the
welder.
c. Position the welder "Polarity" switch to the desired
polarity, either DC (-) or DC (+).
d. Position the "RANGE" switch to the "WIRE FEED"
position.
e. Attach the single lead from the LN-25 control box
to the work using the spring clip on the end of the
lead - it carries no welding current.
f. Place the idler switch in the "AUTO" position.
g. Adjust wire feed speed at the LN-25 and adjust
the welding voltage with the output "CONTROL"
at the welder.
NOTE: The welding electrode is energized at all
times, unless an LN-25 with built-in contactor is used.
If the output "CONTROL" is set below "3", the LN-25
contactor may not pull in.
RANGER 8 LPG
WARNING
area or vent the engine exhaust fumes
outdoors.
WARNING
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