Lincoln-electric IM510 RANGER 8 User Manual

RANGER™8OPERATOR’S MANUALFor Machines with Code Numbers 10373, 10374, 10375, 10376,10535, 10536, 10537,10538, or10541,10886IM510-EJanuary, 2002Safety

A-3INSTALLATION RANGER 8A-3INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSSafety PrecautionsMachine GroundingBecause this portable engine driven welder or genera-tor cre

A-4INSTALLATION RANGER 8A-4Some of the factors to be considered are as follows:1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincolnequipment and lik

A-5INSTALLATION RANGER 8A-5Angle of OperationInternal combustion engines are designed to run in alevel condition which is where the optimum perfor-m

A-6INSTALLATION RANGER 8A-6Connection of the LN-7 to the Ranger 8• Shut the welder off.• Connect the LN-7 and the K240 contactor kit perinstructions

A-7INSTALLATION RANGER 8A-7115 V Duplex ReceptaclesThe 115V auxiliary power receptacles should only beused with three wire grounded type plugs or ap

A-8INSTALLATION RANGER 8A-8TABLE lllELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE RANGER 8.Type Common Electrical Devices Possible ConcernsResistive Heaters, toast

A-9INSTALLATION RANGER 8A-9Standby Power ConnectionsThe Ranger 8 is suitable for temporary, standby, oremergency power using the engine manufacturer

A-10INSTALLATION RANGER 8A-10Connection of Ranger 8 to premises wiring mustbe done by a licensed electrician and must com-ply with the National Elec

B-1OPERATIONRANGER 8B-1GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Ranger™8 is a twin-cylinder, gasoline driven, mul-tiprocess arc welder and AC power generator. It isbui

HONDA20 H.P. GX620.3 Gallons/Hour(1.3 Liters/Hour).7 Gallons/Hour(2.7 Liters/Hour)1.6 Gallons/Hour(6.0 Liters/Hour)1.7 Gallons/Hour(6.3 Liters/Hour)1.

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

B-3OPERATIONB-3Starting/Shutdown InstructionsStarting the EngineBe sure all Pre-Operation Maintenance has been per-formed. Also, read the Engine Owne

B-4OPERATIONB-4Welding ProcessStick (Constant Current) WeldingConnect welding cables to the "TO WORK” and"ELECTRODE” studs. Start the engin

B-5OPERATIONB-5RANGER 8Summary of Welding ProcessesCONTROL ELECTRODECABLE IDLE WHEN NOT

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1RANGER 8OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Field Installed)K957-1 HEAVY DUTY, TWO WHEEL TRAILER FORSMALL WELDERS - For road, off-road and in-planta

C-2ACCESSORIESC-2RANGER 8RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENTSTICKK704 Accessory Kit which includes:• Electrode Holder & Cable• Work Clamp & Cable• Headsh

HondaGX6206 Months or100 HRS1 Year or200 HRSD-1MAINTENANCED-1RANGER 8SAFETY PRECAUTIONSHave qualified personnel do the maintenancework. Turn the engin

HONDA GX620HONDA 15400-PR3-004(HONDA CODE 3179553)FRAM PH6811HONDA 17211-ZJ1-000(HONDA CODE 4209672)HONDA 17218-ZJ1-000(HONDA CODE 4209706)HONDA 16910

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1RANGER 8If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yo

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2RANGER 8Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3RANGER 8Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures

iiSAFETYiiARC 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 weld

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1RANGER 812 VOLTSTARTERAM1+-IDLERSOLENOIDCR1209213215BATTERYS3TOSPARKPLUGSIGNITIONCONTROL216A212212 (CAVITY #1)(NOTE CAVITY NUMBERS)LOCAT

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2RANGER 812 VOLTSTARTERIDLERSOLENOIDCR1209213215BATTERYTOSPARKPLUGSIGNITIONCONTROL216A212 (CAVITY #1)(NOTE CAVITY NUMBERS)LOCATING TABTER

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3RANGER 8NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagr

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4RANGER 8NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagr

F-5DIAGRAMSF-5RANGER 8NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagr

F-6DIAGRAMSF-6RANGER 8CONNECTION OF RANGER 8 TO LN-7 & K240 CONTACTOR KITWARNING: Turn the power off when making connections.N.A. Use power source

F-7DIAGRAMSF-7RANGER 8LOF SHAFT9.2921.219.312.7517.0026.5919.1130.289.099.09UNDERCARRIAGE MOUNTING HOLES42.25CENTER OF GRAVITY WITH OIL INENGINE AND F

F-8DIAGRAMSF-8RANGER 88.8042.2510.339.09CENTER OF GRAVITY WITH OIL INENGINE AND FULL FUEL TANK.21.2130.289.299.3130.00UNDERCARRIAGE MOUNTING HOLESL9.0

NOTES RANGER 8

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FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment.8.b. Install equ

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ivSAFETYivPRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parra

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A-1INSTALLATION RANGER 8A-1* Based on a 10 min. period.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Ranger 8 (K1418-1) (K1418-2 CSA MEETS CANADIAN STD.)(K1419-1) (

A-2INSTALLATION RANGER 8A-2AC STICK / TIG (CC) OUTPUTA 225 OUTPUT RANGEB 50 OUTPUT RANGEABOUTPUT AMPSOUTPUT VOLTS AC (RMS)050 100 150 2002500102