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OPERATION
B-4
15. ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE- Provides accu-
rate, reliable indication of how much fuel is in the
tank.
.
16. ENGINE HOUR METER – Displays the total
time that the engine has been running. This meter
is useful for scheduling prescribed maintenance.
17. ENGINE PROTECTION LIGHT-A warning
indicator light for Low Oil Pressure and/or Coolant
Over Temperature. The light is off when the sys-
tems are functioning properly. The light turns on
when the RUN-STOP switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion prior to starting the engine. If the Engine
Protection or Battery Charging Lights do “not”
turn off shortly after starting the engine shut off
the engine immediately and determine the cause.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power
receptacles.
2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO.
3. Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.
4. Press Glow Plug Button and hold 5 to 10 seconds.
5. Press and hold both the “Glow Plug” Button and
START button together until the engine starts or for
up to 10 seconds.
6. Release the engine START button immediately
when the engine starts.
7. Release the glow plug button after the Engine
Protection Light turns off or after an additional 5
seconds maximum.
8. The engine will run at high idle speed for approxi-
mately 12 seconds and then drop to low idle speed.
Allow the engine to warm up at low idle for several
minutes before applying a load and/or switching to
high idle. Allow a longer warm up time in cold
weather.
NOTE: If the unit fails to start repeat step 4 through
step 7 after waiting 30 seconds.
• Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously
for more than 20 seconds.
• Do not push the START button while the engine
is running because this can damage the ring
gear and/or the starter motor.
• IF the Engine Protection or Battery Charging
Lights do “not” turn off shortly after starting the
engine shut off the engine immediately and deter
mine the cause.
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NOTE: When starting a RANGER® 305D (CE) for the
first time, or after and extended period of time of not
operating, it will take longer than normal because the
fuel pump has to fill the fuel system.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and
allow the engine to run at low idle speed for a few
minutes to cool the engine.
STOP the engine by placing the RUN-STOP switch in
the STOP position.
NOTE: A fuel shut off valve is located on the fuel pre-
filter. Turn on Fuel shut-off valve on the fuel pre-filter.
RANGER® 305D (CE)
CAUTION
TYPICAL RANGER® 305D (CE) FUEL CONSUMPTION
Kubota D722 Running time for
Liters/Hr (Gal./Hr) 45 Liters/hours
Low Idle - No Load
2200 R.P.M. .92 (.24) 49.38
High Idle - No Load
3100 R.P.M. 1.62 (.43) 28.07
DC Weld Output
250 Amps @ 30 Volts 3.42 (.90) 13.30
DC Weld Output
225 Amps @ 25 Volts 2.92 (.77) 15.55
8,000 Watts, 3 PHASE 3.35 (.89) 13.54
5,000 Watts, 3 PHASE 2.65 (.70) 17.12
3,000 Watts, 3 PHASE 2.19 (.58) 20.78
TABLE B.1