Lincoln-electric IM659 CLASSIC 300G User Manual

CLASSIC ® 300G OPERATOR’S MANUALFor Machines with Code Numbers 10659,10912,11135IM659-BDecember, 2004Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding equipme

PRE-OPERATION SERVICEREAD the engine operating and maintenance instruc-tions supplied with this machine.OILThis unit is supplied from the factory with

BATTERY CHARGINGThe Classic 300G is equipped with a wet charged bat-tery. The charging current is automatically regulatedwhen the battery is low (afte

B-1OPERATIONB-1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSOperate the welder with the doors closed. Leaving thedoors open changes the designed air flow and can causeoverheatin

• When hauling the welder between job sites, closethe fuel feed valve beneath the fuel tank.• If the fuel supply is cut off or runs out while the fuel

B-3OPERATIONB-3CLASSIC 300GAUXILIARY POWERThe AC auxiliary power, supplied as a standard, has arating of 3.0 kVA of 115/230 VAC (60 hertz).With the 3.

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1CLASSIC 300GOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Field Installed)Accessory Set (K704) - Includes 35 ft. (10.7m) elec-trode and 30 ft. (9.1m) work cab

D-1MAINTENANCED-1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS• Blow out the welder and controls with an air hose atleast once every two months. In particula

D-2MAINTENANCED-2Replace brushes when they wear within 1/4” of thepigtail. A complete set of replacement brushes shouldbe kept on hand. Lincoln brus

D-3D-3CLASSIC 300GMAINTENANCE ENGINE SERVICEEVERY DAY OR EVERY 8 HOURSFIRST SERVICE - (50 HOURS)EVERY 100 HOURS OR 3 MONTHSEVERY 200 HOURS O

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGCLASSIC 300GE-1If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contac

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

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGCLASSIC 300GE-2Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedu

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3CLASSIC 300GObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedu

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGCLASSIC 300GE-4ELECTRONIC IDLER CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEEngine Will Not Return to Low Idle in Approximately 10 SecondsAfter W

E-5TROUBLESHOOTINGCLASSIC 300GE-5ELECTRONIC IDLER CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEWith Idler Control Switch in the AUTO Position,Engine Will Not Pick Up

E-6TROUBLESHOOTINGCLASSIC 300GE-6If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contac

E-7TROUBLESHOOTINGCLASSIC 300GE-7If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contac

E-8TROUBLESHOOTINGE-8CLASSIC 300GObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedu

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1CLASSIC 300GNOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific d

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2CLASSIC 300GNOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific d

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3CLASSIC 300GS26097 ARESISTORSYXBGWFGORANGEWHITE JUMPERWHITE JUMPER PINCABLE CONNECTION TABLECDELEAD COLORREDBLUECV "WIRE" CONT

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-4DIAGRAMSF-4CLASSIC 300GPART NO.WELDER A BCDEFGHS10766-9JKLCLASSIC 300G S10766 1/03 METRIC cm (ENGLISH in.)170.0(66.91)146.6(57.70

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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

ivSAFETYivMar. ‘93PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques q

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viviTABLE OF CONTENTSPageInstallation ...Section A

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CLASSIC 300G (K1754-1)CLASSIC 300GA-1INSTALLATION A-1DC CURRENT RANGEFine Adjustment in each Range40-350 AmpsDUTY CYCLE1

PRE-OPERATION INSTALLATIONEXHAUST SPARK ARRESTERSome federal, state or local laws may require thatengines be equipped with exhaust spark arresterswhen