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INSTALLATION
RANGER 300 D AND 300 DLX
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FUEL
Fill the fuel tank with clean No. 2, diesel fuel only. Do
not fill to the top of the filler neck to allow room for
expansion.
The RANGER 300 has a 10 gallon (38 liter) fuel tank
with a top fill and fuel gauge mounted on the control
panel. See the OPERATION and MAINTENANCE
sections of this manual for more details about fuel.
ENGINE COOLANT
HOT COOLANT
can burn skin.
• Do not remove cap if radiator is hot.
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The welder is shipped with the engine and radiator
filled with a 50% mixture of ethylene glycol and water.
The recovery bottle should be partially filled. See the
MAINTENANCE section and the engine Operator’s
Manual for more information on coolant.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.
● Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes
away from battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
● INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — disconnect
negative cable from old battery first and connect
to new battery last.
● CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER —
remove battery from welder by disconnecting nega-
tive cable first, then positive cable and battery
clamp. When reinstalling, connect
negative cable last. Keep well ventilated.
● USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to
battery first then connect negative lead to negative
battery lead at engine foot.
● BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and
skin.
● Wear gloves and eye protection and
be careful when working near battery.
● Follow instructions printed on battery.
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WARNING
WARNING
IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE
WHEN:
a) Installing new batteries.
b) Using a booster.
Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.
The RANGER 300 is shipped with the negative bat-
tery cable disconnected. Before you operate the
machine, make sure the Engine Switch is in the OFF
position and attach the disconnected cable securely to
the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the insulating cap from the negative battery
terminal. Replace and tighten negative battery cable
terminal. NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet
charged battery; if unused for several months, the bat-
tery may require a booster charge. Be sure to use the
correct polarity when charging the battery.
EXHAUST DEFLECTOR
Shut off the machine and allow the muffler to cool
before touching the muffler.
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The RANGER 300 is shipped with the exhaust deflec-
tor detached. Install it on the muffler outlet using the
clamp supplied. Rotate the deflector to the desired
direction before tightening the clamp.
SPARK ARRESTER
Diesel engine mufflers may emit sparks when the
engine is running. Some federal, state, or local laws
require spark arresters in locations where unarrested
sparks could present a fire hazard.
Standard muffler and deflectors (like the ones includ-
ed with the RANGER 300 do not act as spark
arresters. When local laws require it, a spark arrester
must be installed on the machine and properly main-
tained. An optional spark arrester kit (K903-1) is
available for your RANGER 300. See the
ACCESSORIES section of this manual for more infor-
mation.
An incorrect spark arrester may lead to damage to the
engine or reduce performance.
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CAUTION
CAUTION