Lincoln Electric 305D User Manual

Ranger 305 DOPERATOR’S MANUALIM730August, 2004Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed and builtwith safety in mind.

LIFTINGThe RANGER 305D weighs approximately775lbs.(352kg.) with a full tank of fuel. A lift bail ismounted to the machine and should always be usedwhe

A-3INSTALLATION RANGER 305DA-3TOWINGThe recommended trailer for use with this equipment for road,in-plant and yard towing by a vehicle(1) is Lincoln

A-4INSTALLATION RANGER 305DA-4SPARK ARRESTERSome federal, state or local laws may require thatgasoline or diesel engines be equipped with exhaustspa

The 240 VAC output can be split to provide two sepa-rate 120 VAC outputs with a max permissible currentof 44 Amps per output to two separate 120 VACbr

A-6INSTALLATION RANGER 305DA-6CONNECTION OF RANGER 305D TO PREMISES WIRINGWARNING• Only a licensed, certified, trained electrician should install th

A-7INSTALLATION RANGER 305DA-7CONNECTION OF LINCOLN ELECTRICWIRE FEEDERSConnection of LN-7 or LN-8 to the RANGER 305D• Shut the welder off.• Connec

A-8INSTALLATION RANGER 305DA-8Connection of PRINCE XL SPOOL GUN to theRanger 305DConnection of the Prince XL Spool Gun requires theuse of the K1849-

B-1OPERATIONRANGER 305DB-1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not attempt to use this equipment until you havethoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s manual sup-pl

B-2OPERATIONB-2WELDING CONTROLS (Figure B.1)1. OUTPUT CONTROL: The OUTPUT dial isused to preset the output voltage or current as dis-played on the dig

B-3OPERATIONB-34. ARC CONTROL:The ARC CONTROL dial isactive in the CV-WIRE, CC-STICK and DOWNHILL PIPEmodes, and has different functions in these mode

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

B-4OPERATIONB-415. ENGINE ALTERNATOR TROUBLELIGHT-The engine alternator light is off when batterycharging system is functioning normally. If light tur

TYPICAL CURRENT RANGES (1)FOR TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES(2)Tungsten Electrode DCEN (-) DCEP (+) Approximate Argo

RANGER 305DB-6OPERATIONB-6When in the TOUCH START TIG mode and when aAmptrol is connected to the 6-pin Connector the OUT-PUT dial is used to set the m

Permissible AuxiliaryCurrent in -Amps@ 240 VAC44312419123B-7OPERATIONB-7AUXILIARY POWER:Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch tothe desire

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONS /ACCESSORIESK957-1 HEAVY DUTY, TWO WHEEL TRAILER FORSMALL WELDERSFor road, off-road and in-plant and yard tow

D-1MAINTENANCED-1RANGER 305DSAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Have qualified personnel do all maintenanceand troubleshooting work.• Turn the engine off before worki

D-2MAINTENANCED-2Engine Oil ChangeDrain the engine oil while the engine is warm toassure rapid and complete draining. • Be sure the unit is off. Disc

D-3MAINTENANCED-3RANGER 305DService Instructions & Installation TipsFor Engine Air FilterRelease the1Seal CarefullyUnlatch and remove the servicec

D-4MAINTENANCED-4COOLING SYSTEMHOT COOLANTcan burn skin.• Do not remove cap if radiator ishot.-------------------------------------------------------

D-5MAINTENANCED-5FUEL FILTER1. Check the fuel filter and fuel pre-filter for wateraccumulation or sediment.2. Replace the fuel filter if it is found w

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

D-6MAINTENANCED-6RANGER 305DWELDER / GENERATORMAINTENANCESTORAGE: Store the RANGER 305D in clean, dryprotected areas.CLEANING: Blow out the generator

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1RANGER 305DIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2RANGER 305DObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedur

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3RANGER 305DObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedur

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4RANGER 305DObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedur

E-5TROUBLESHOOTINGE-5RANGER 305DObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedur

E-6TROUBLESHOOTINGE-6RANGER 305DObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedur

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1RANGER 305D

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2RANGER 305D

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3RANGER 305D

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

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4RANGER 305D

F-5DIAGRAMSF-5RANGER 305D

F-6DIAGRAMSF-6RANGER 305Dor service this equipment.Only qualified personnel should install,useKeep away from moving parts.Keep guards in place.MOVING

F-7DIAGRAMSF-7RANGER 305D

F-8DIAGRAMSF-8RANGER 305D

F-9DIAGRAMSF-9RANGER 305D

F-10DIAGRAMSF-10RANGER 305D

F-11DIAGRAMSF-11RANGER 305D

F-12DIAGRAMSF-12RANGER 305DNOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific

F-13DIAGRAMSF-13RANGER 305DDIMENSION PRINT RANGER 305DM19772 A.05*29.0*11.3*CENTER OF GRAVITY21.0651.2017.50 19.5035.7729.8334.246.3311.0329.5726

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

NOTESRANGER 305D

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RANGER 305D1. Output rating in watts is equivalent to volt-amperes at unity power factor. Output voltage is within ± 10% at all loads up torated capac