Lincoln-electric IM606 RANGER 275 User Manual

Ranger 275OPERATOR’S MANUALIM606July, 2001Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed and builtwith safety in mind. Howe

A-2INSTALLATION RANGER 275A-2TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Ranger 275 (K1641-1)

A-3INSTALLATION RANGER 275A-3INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONSOnly qualified personnel should install,use, or service this equipment.LOCA

A-4INSTALLATION RANGER 275A-4HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONAt high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mix-ture will be too rich. Performance will

A-5INSTALLATION RANGER 275A-5FUELFill the fuel tank with clean, fresh regular grade lead-free gasoline. Observe the fuel gauge while filling topre

A-6INSTALLATION RANGER 275A-6ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSSee Figure B.1 in the OPERATION section of thismanual for location of the 120 and 240 volt recept

A-7INSTALLATION RANGER 275A-7AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES,PLUGS, AND HAND-HELD EQUIPMENTThe control panel of the Ranger 275 features threeauxiliary p

A-8INSTALLATION RANGER 275A-8Connection of Ranger 275 to premises wiring must be done by a licensed electrician and must complywith the National Ele

B-1OPERATIONRANGER 275B-1OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSRead and understand this entire section before oper-ating your Ranger 275.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDo not att

B-2OPERATIONB-2RANGER 275• One 50 amp 120 V single phase AC dual voltagepower receptacle with two 50 amp circuit breakers.Supplies up to 38 amps of

B-3OPERATIONB-3RANGER 275CONTROLS AND SETTINGSAll generator/welder controls are located on theOutput Control Panel of the machine case front. Idlerco

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

B-4OPERATIONB-4RANGER 275ENGINE OPERATIONDO NOT RUN THE ENGINE AT EXCESSIVESPEEDS. The maximum allowable high idle speedfor the Ranger 275 is 3750 RP

B-5OPERATIONB-5STOPPING THE ENGINERemove all welding and auxiliary power loads andallow the engine to run at low idle speed for a fewminutes to cool t

B-6OPERATIONB-6“ARC CONTROL”The “ARC CONTROL” is active in two modes: “STICK/TIG” and “WIRE WELDING” and has differentpurposes in each mode. It is no

B-7OPERATIONB-7When the triggering device is pressed the contactor isclosed and the welding terminals are “Hot.”When the triggering device is released

B-8OPERATIONB-8RANGER 275TungstenElectrodeDiameterin. (mm)2-155-2015-8070-150150-250250-400400-500500-750750-1000(3)(3)(3)10-2015-3025-4040-5555-8080-

B-9OPERATIONB-9RANGER 275TABLE B.3SUMMARY OF WELDING PROCESSES AND MACHINE SETTINGSCONTROLCABLEUSEDMODESWITCHIDLERSWITCHOUTPUTCONTROLSWITCHCONTACTORSW

B-10OPERATIONB-10RANGER 275AUXILIARY POWERStart the engine and set the "IDLER" control switch tothe desired operating mode. Full power is

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1GENERAL OPTIONS / ACCESSORIESThe following options/accessories are available foryour Ranger 275: K886-1 Canvas Cover - To protect the

C-2ACCESSORIESC-2SEMIAUTOMATIC FCAW AND MIGWELDING OPTIONS / ACCESSORIESLN-25 Wire Feeder - This portable unit can be usedfor flux-cored arc welding (

C-3C-3RANGER 275ACCESSORIES - CONNECTION DIAGRAMS6 PINAMPHENOLTO WORK14 PINAMPHENOLLN-25N.E. PLACE THE WELDING TERMINALS SWITCH IN THE "ALWAYS O

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

C-4C-4RANGER 275ACCESSORIES - CONNECTION DIAGRAMS14 PINTO WORKAMPHENOLWARNINGKeep guards in place.or service this equipment.Keep away from moving part

C-5C-5RANGER 275ACCESSORIES - CONNECTION DIAGRAMSCAUTION :or service this equipment.Keep away from moving parts.Keep guards in place.ELECTRODETO WORKT

C-6C-6RANGER 275ACCESSORIES - CONNECTION DIAGRAMSKeep away from moving parts.31NOT USED ON RANGER POWER SOURCES42TO WIRE FEED UNITELECTRODE CABLEADA

C-7C-7RANGER 275ACCESSORIES - CONNECTION DIAGRAMSAS24095-9ELECTRODEDAMAGED. THE ENGINE GOVERNOR SETTING IS PRE-SET AT THE FACTORY - DO NOT ADJUST ABOV

D-1MAINTENANCED-1ROUTINE AND PERIODIC ENGINEMAINTENANCEAt the end of each day’s use, refill the fuel tank to min-imize moisture condensation in the ta

D-2MAINTENANCED-2RANGER 275TABLE D.2KOHLER ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULERegular Service Period (3)EachUse5 Hrs. 25 Hrs. Every 100 Hrs.Every 200 HoursITE

D-3MAINTENANCED-3CHANGING THE ENGINE OILDrain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapidand complete draining.1. Remove the oil filler cap and

D-4MAINTENANCED-4KOHLER ENGINEAir Precleaner Service1. Loosen the cover retaining knob and remove thecover.2. Remove the precleaner from the paper e

D-5MAINTENANCED-5FUEL FILTER SERVICE1. Check the fuel filter for water accumulation or sedi-ment.2. Replace the fuel filter if it is found with exce

D-6MAINTENANCED-6After cleaning, flush the outside of the battery, the bat-tery compartment, and surrounding areas with clearwater. Coat the battery

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

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1RANGER 275If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact

RANGER 275E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedure

RANGER 275E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedure

RANGER 275E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedure

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1RANGER 275WIRING DIAGRAMWHITE115/230V6E3ETERM.J10J12J11115ACCONTACTORWORKREMOTECONTROL42VACGROUNDJADCHEFGIKBNEG.CHOKEPCB3L15B6B5ECONTROL

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2RANGER 27521.21CENTER OF GRAVITY WITH OIL IN ENGINE AND FUEL TANK EMPTY.9.31 9.2917.0013.308.809.0926.5930.2842.00UNDERCARRIAGE MOUNTING

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viTABLE OF CONTENTSPageInstallation...

viiTABLE OF CONTENTSPageMaintenance .......Section DSafet

A-1INSTALLATION RANGER 275A-1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Ranger 275 Kohler Engine (K1641-1)Make/Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Starting C