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INSTALLATION
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TOWING
The recommended trailer for use with this equipment
for road, in-plant and yard towing by a vehicle
(1)
is
Lincolnʼs K957-1. If the user adapts a non-Lincoln
trailer, he must assume responsibility that the method
of attachment and usage does not result in a safety
hazard nor damage the welding equipment. Some of
the factors to be considered are as follows:
1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln
equipment and likely additional attachments.
2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of
the welding equipment so there will be no undue
stress to the framework.
3. Proper placement of the equipment on the trailer to
insure stability side to side and front to back when
being moved and when standing by itself while
being operated or serviced.
4. Typical conditions of use, i.e., travel speed; rough-
ness of surface on which the trailer will be operat-
ed; environmental conditions.
5. Conformance with federal, state and local laws.
(1)
(1) Consult applicable federal, state and local laws
regarding specific requirements for use on public
highways.
VEHICLE MOUNTING
Improperly mounted concentrated loads may
cause unstable vehicle handling and tires or other
components to fail.
• Only transport this Equipment on serviceable
vehicles which are rated and designed for such
loads.
• Distribute, balance and secure loads so vehicle
is stable under conditions of use.
• Do not exceed maximum rated loads for compo-
nents such as suspension, axles and tires.
• Mount equipment base to metal bed or frame of
vehicle.
• Follow vehicle manufactureʼs instructions.
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PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE
READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc-
tions supplied with this machine.
OIL
The RANGER® 250 is shipped with the engine crankcase filled with
high quality SAE 10W-30 oil. Check the oil level before starting the
engine. If it is not up to the full mark on the dip stick, add oil as
required. Check the oil level every four hours of running time during
the first 25 running hours. Refer to the engine Operatorʼs Manual for
specific oil recommendations and break-in information. The oil
change interval is dependent on the quality of the oil and the operat-
ing environment. Refer to the Engine Operatorʼs Manual for the
proper service and maintenance intervals.
FUEL
USE GASOLINE FUEL ONLY
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. The capaci-
ty of the fuel tank is 12 gallons (45.4 liters). When
the fuel gauge reads empty the tank contains
approximately 2 gallons (7.6 liters) of reserve fuel.
NOTE: The fuel tank is mounted below the engine
so a fuel shutoff valve is not required.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Air to cool the engine is drawn in lower set of louvers
on the case back. It is important that the intake air is
not restricted. Allow a minimum clearance of 2 feet
(0.6m) from the case back to a vertical surface.
BATTERY CONNECTION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that
can burn skin and damage eyes.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
• Stop engine while fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Keep sparks and flame away
from tank.
• Do not leave unattended while
fueling.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow
fumes to clear before starting
engine.
• Do not overfill tank, fuel expan-
sion may cause overflow.
GASOLINE FUEL ONLY
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WARNING
GASOLINE
can cause fire
or explosion.