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RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
WELDER
The Classic III and Classic IIID provide excellent con-
stant current DC welding output for stick (SMAW) weld-
ing and for DC TIG welding. When equipped with the
wire feed module, they also offer constant voltage out-
put for DC semiautomatic wire feed welding. For more
details on using the machine as a welder, see
Welding
Operation
in the
Operation
section of this manual.
GENERATOR
The Classic III and Classic IIID are also capable of pro-
viding 3.0 kVA of 115/230 volts of 60 Hertz AC auxiliary
power.
OPERATIONAL FEATURES AND
CONTROLS
The Classic III and Classic IIID are designed for sim-
plicity. Therefore, it has very few operating controls.
Two controls are used for welding operations:
• A five-position CURRENT RANGE SELECTOR
switch selects current output ranges for constant cur-
rent stick or TIG applications and constant voltage
wire feed applications (with optional Wire Feed
Module - see the
Accessories
section)
• A FINE CURRENT ADJUSTMENT control for fine
adjustment of current from minimum to maximum
within each range
Controls for the engine include a two-position
IGNITION ON/OFF toggle switch, a START push-
button, and a two-position IDLER switch that selects
engine speed for welding or auxiliary power applica-
tions. See
Engine Operation
in the
Operation
section
of this manual for details about starting, running,
stopping, and breaking in the engine.
DESIGN FEATURES
• All copper windings for long life and dependable
operation.
• Constant current DC Stick welding (SMAW) process
capability with output range from 40 - 350 DC amps.
• Constant current DC TIG Welding with output across
the entire range of settings.
• Work and Electrode welding cable mounting termi-
nals.
• Separate ground stud for safe connection of case to
earth ground.
• Duplex, 230 volt auxiliary power receptacle.
• Duplex, 115 volt auxiliary power receptacle.
• Integrated generator output overload protection
through four 15 amp circuit breakers.
• Electric starting.
• Battery Charging Ammeter.
• Engine Oil Pressure Gauge. (Classic III D only)
• Engine Hour Meter for determining periodic mainte-
nance.
• Top-of-the-line 38.9 HP Continental gasoline
(Classic III) or 45 HP Continental diesel engine
(Classic IIID).
• Top-mounted 15 gallon (57.0 litter) fuel tank with con-
venient top fill.
• Automatic engine shutdown protection for low oil
pressure or high engine coolant temperature
(Classic IIID).
• Automatic engine idler goes to low idle approximate-
ly 15 seconds after welding for greater fuel economy;
includes high idle switch.
OPERATION
B-3 B-3
Classic III and IIID
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