Lincoln-electric IM10072 OUTBACK 185 User Manual

OUTBACK 185™OPERATORʼS MANUALIM10072May, 2012Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed and builtwith safety in m

A-3INSTALLATION OUTBACK™ 185A-3®ʽCAUTIONSPARK ARRESTERSome federal, state or local laws may require gaso-line engines to be equipped with exhaust sp

A-4INSTALLATION OUTBACK™ 185A-4®ʽELECTRICAL OUTPUT CONNECTIONSSee Figure A.1 for the location of the current controldial, weld output terminals, gro

A-5INSTALLATION OUTBACK™ 185A-5®ʽMACHINE GROUNDINGBecause this portable engine driven welder or genera-tor creates its own power, it is not necessar

A-6INSTALLATION OUTBACK™ 185A-6®ʽPREMISES WIRINGThe OUTBACK™ 185 is not recommended forpremises wiring. The OUTBACK™ 185 does not havea combined 120

A-7INSTALLATION OUTBACK™ 185A-7®ʽCAUTIONCertain Electrical devices cannot be powered by the OUTBACK™ 185. See Table A.2TABLE A.2ELECTRICAL DEVICE US

B-1OPERATIONOUTBACK™ 185B-1®ʽSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSObserve additional Safety Guidelines detailedthroughout this manual.WARNINGWARNINGENGINE EXHAUST can k

B-2OPERATIONB-2OUTBACK™ 185®ʽGRAPHIC SYMBOLS USED ON THIS EQUIPMENT OR IN THIS MANUALWARNING /CAUTIONCHOKEOILFUELAIR CLEANERCIRCUITBREAKERGROUND(AUXIL

B-3OPERATIONB-3OUTBACK™ 185®ʽGENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe OUTBACK™ 185 is designed for commercial usewelder/generator applications. As a welder it provides1

12783 or 469510121113B-4OPERATIONB-4OUTBACK™ 185®ʽCONTROLS AND SETTINGS All welder/generator controls are located on the Output Control Panel.Gasoline

B-5OPERATIONB-5OUTBACK™ 185®ʽENGINE OPERATIONStarting/Shutdown InstructionsBe sure all Pre-Operation Engine Service has beenperformed. Also, Read own

®ʽFOR ENGINEpowered equipment.1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenancework unless the maintenance work requires it to be runnin

B-6OPERATIONB-6OUTBACK™ 185®ʽ4. Insert the electrode into the electrode holder.5. Set the current control dial to the desired output current .6. Sta

B-7OPERATIONB-7OUTBACK™ 185®ʽTABLE B.2ELECTRODE SELECTION GUIDE120V Receptacle Operation:• Set the Output Control on the Pro-Cut 25 no higherthan the

B-8OPERATIONB-8OUTBACK™ 185®ʽTABLE B.3AUXILIARY POWER APPLICATIONSSuggested Power Applications Running Watts *Start-up Watts(Continuous)

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1OUTBACK™ 185®ʽOPTIONS/ACCESSORIESThe following options/accessories are available foryour OUTBACK™185 from your local LincolnDistribut

D-1MAINTENANCED-1OUTBACK™ 185®ʽSAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Have qualified personnel do all maintenance andtroubleshooting work. • Turn the engine off befor

D-2MAINTENANCED-2OUTBACK™ 185®ʽTo service the pre-cleaner: Remove the cover. Carefully remove the foam pre-cleaner from the filter element.1. Wash i

®ʽE-1TROUBLESHOOTINGOUTBACK™ 185E-1If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, cont

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2OUTBACK™ 185®ʽObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test proce

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3OUTBACK™ 185®ʽObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test proce

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4OUTBACK™ 185®ʽObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test proce

®ʽiiSAFETYiiARC RAYS can burn.4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and coverplates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of the arc when we

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1OUTBACK™ 185®ʽNOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific

F-2DIMENSION PRINTF-2OUTBACK™ 185®ʽM22561A.02NOTES:N.A. CENTER OF GRAVITY WITH OIL IN ENGINE AND EMPTY FUEL TANK.31.487.3025.6221.7714.17.41

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®ʽiiiSAFETYiiiFOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment.8.

®ʽivSAFETYivPRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui par

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A-1INSTALLATION OUTBACK™ 185A-1®ʽTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - OUTBACK™ 185 (K2706-2)Make/Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Ignition Capaciti

A-2INSTALLATION OUTBACK™ 185A-2®ʽELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Do not touch electrically live partsor electrode with skin or wet cloth-ing.• Insulate y