Lincoln Electric RANGER IM836-B User Manual

Ranger 305DOPERATOR’S MANUALIM836-BMay, 2007Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed and builtwith safety in mind. Ho

LIFTINGThe RANGER 305D weighs approximately775lbs.(352kg.) with a full tank of fuel (698 lbs. lessfuel). A lift bail is mounted to the machine and sho

PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICEREAD the engine operating and maintenance instruc-tions supplied with this machine.• Stop engine and allow to cool before

A-4INSTALLATION RANGER 305DA-4REMOTE CONTROLThe RANGER 305D is equipped with a 6-pin and a14-pin connector. The 6-pin connector is for connect-ing t

CABLE INSTALLATIONInstall the welding cables to your RANGER 305D asfollows. 1. The engine must be OFF to install welding cables.2. Remove the flanged

AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLESStart the engine and set the “IDLER” control switch tothe “High Idle” mode. Voltage is now correct at thereceptacles for au

A-7INSTALLATION RANGER 305DA-7CONNECTION OF RANGER 305D TO PREMISES WIRINGWARNING• Only a licensed, certified, trained electrician should install th

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

A-9INSTALLATION RANGER 305DA-9Connection of LN-742, Spool Gun (K487-25) andCobramatic to RANGER 305D• Shut the welder off.• Connect per instructions

B-1OPERATIONRANGER 305DB-1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not attempt to use this equipment until youhave thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼsmanual supplie

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

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

B-3OPERATIONB-34. ARC CONTROL- The ARC CONTROL dial is active inthe CV-WIRE, CC-STICK and DOWNHILL PIPE modes,and has different functions in these mod

B-4OPERATIONB-415. ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE- The electric fuelgauge gives accurate and reliable indication as tohow much fuel is in the fuel tank.16. ENGIN

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

RANGER 305DB-6OPERATIONB-6RANGER 305 D settings when using the K930-2 TIG Module withan Amptrol or Arc Start Switch:• Set the MODE Switch to the TOU

Permissible AuxiliaryCurrent in -Amps@ 240 VAC44312419123B-7OPERATIONB-7AUXILIARY POWER:If a GFCI receptacle is tripped, See the MAINTE-NANCE section

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONS /ACCESSORIES K957-1 HEAVY DUTY, TWO WHEEL TRAILER FORSMALL WELDERSFor road, off-road and in-plant and yard to

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. It is recommend-ed that each tim

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

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

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-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

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

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

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3RANGER 305D

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 29/03

F-10DIAGRAMSF-10RANGER 305D

F-11DIAGRAMSF-11RANGER 305DNOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific

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

ivSAFETYivPRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instruc-tions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui par

F-13DIMENSION PRINTF-13RANGER 305DM20334 B21.0 6534. 951.2 01300 .517.5 0444. 519.50495.335. 77908 .429.8 3757. 634. 24869 .8CIRCUITBREAKERS1326.452.0

NOTES RANGER 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