Page 2 - SAFETY; WARNING; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS; The Above For Diesel Engines
FOR ENGINEpowered equipment. 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors....
Page 5 - PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ
iv SAFETY iv PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la seco...
Page 6 - Thank You; Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately
v v Thank You for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual...
Page 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
vi vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................A...
Page 9 - INSTALLATION; PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Make/Model Description Horsepower Operating Displacement cu. in.(cu. cm) Starting Capacities @ 3600 RPM SPEED Bore x Stroke in.(mm) System RANGER 250 LPG 1. Output rating in watts is equivalent to volt-amperes at unity power factor. Output voltage is within ± 10% at all loads up to rated capacity. W...
Page 10 - RECEPTACLES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
A-2 INSTALLATION RANGER 250 LPG A-2 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS - RANGER 250 LPG Engine (K2336-2) RECEPTACLES AUXILIARY POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER OTHER CIRCUIT BREAKERS (2) 120VAC GFCI Two 20AMP for Two Duplex Receptacle 20AMP for Battery Charging Circuit Duplex (5-20R) (1) 120/240VAC Dual Voltage One 50AMP ...
Page 11 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A-3 INSTALLATION RANGER 250 LPG A-3 • Lift only with equipment of ade- quate lifting capacity. • Be sure machine is stable when lifting. • Do not lift this machine using lift bail if it is equipped with aheavy accessory such as traileror gas cylinder. FALLING • Do not lift machine if lift bail is EQ...
Page 12 - PRE-OPERATION SERVICE
A-4 INSTALLATION RANGER 250 LPG A-4 Be certain that the cylinder valve is CLOSED beforeattempting to attach the fuel supply hose coupler tothe cylinder. Connect the coupler to the fuel cylinderand tighten by hand. ___________________________________________ After connecting the fuel supply to the su...
Page 13 - CAUTION
A-5 INSTALLATION RANGER 250 LPG A-5 OIL The RANGER 250 LPG is shipped with the enginecrankcase filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 oil.Check the oil level before starting the engine. If it isnot up to the full mark on the dip stick, add oil asrequired. Check the oil level every four hours of run-nin...
Page 14 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
A-6 INSTALLATION RANGER 250 LPG A-6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MACHINE GROUNDING Because this portable engine driven welder creates itsown power, it is not necessary to connect its frame toan earth ground, unless the machine is connected topremises wiring (home, shop, etc.) To prevent dangerous electric...
Page 15 - AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES
A-7 INSTALLATION RANGER 250 LPG A-7 AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES Start the engine and set the “IDLER” control switch tothe “High Idle” mode. Voltage is now correct at thereceptacles for auxiliary power. This must be donebefore a tripped GFCI receptacle can be reset proper-ly. See the MAINTENANCE sect...
Page 16 - CONNECTION OF RANGER 250 LPG TO PREMISES
A-8 INSTALLATION RANGER 250 LPG A-8 240 Volt 60 Hz. 3-Wire Service POWER COMPANY METER 240 VOLT 120 VOLT 120 VOLT LOAD N NEUTRALBUS GROUND PREMISES DISCONNECT AND SERVICE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION GND N NOTE: No. 6 COPPER CONDUCTOR CABLE SEE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE FOR ALTERNATE WIRE SIZE RECOMMENDATI...
Page 19 - OPERATION; GENERAL DESCRIPTION; ENGINE OPERATION; ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
B-1 OPERATION RANGER 250 LPG B-1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The RANGER 250 LPG is an engine powered DCmulti-process welding power source and 120 / 240volt AC power generator. The engine drives a genera-tor that supplies three phase power for the DC weld-ing circuit and single phase power for the AC auxilia...
Page 21 - START PUSH BUTTON
B-3 OPERATION B-3 4 . W E L D O U T P U T T E R M I N A L S W I T HFLANGE NUT: Provides a connection point for the electrode andwork cables. Output Stud covers porvided on code11272 and above. 5. GROUND STUD: P r o v i d e s a c o n n e c t i o n p o i n t f o r c o n n e c t i n g t h emachine case...
Page 22 - STOPPING; WELDER OPERATION; DUTY CYCLE; TYPICAL RANGER 250 LPG FUEL CONSUMPTION; DOWNHILL PIPE Welding
B-4 OPERATION B-4 Operating the starter motor for more than 5 sec-onds can damage the motor. If the engine fails tos t a r t , r e l e a s e t h e s w i t c h a n d w a i t 1 0 s e c o n d sbefore operation the starter again. Do NOT pushthe START button while the engine is runningbecause this can da...
Page 23 - TIG WELDING; TYPICAL CURRENT RANGES
(1) When used with argon gas. The current ranges shown must be reduced when using argon/helium or pure helium shielding gases.(2) Tungsten electrodes are classified as follows by the American Welding Society (AWS): Pure EWP 1% Thoriated EWTh-1 2% Thoriated EWTh-2 Though not yet recognized by the AWS...
Page 24 - ARC GOUGING
B-6 OPERATION B-6 ARC GOUGING The RANGER 250 LPG can be used for limited arcgouging. For optimal performance, set the MODEswitch to CC-STICK and the ARC CONTROL to +10. Set the CONTROL knob to adjust output current to thedesired level for the gouging electrode being usedaccording to the ratings in t...
Page 25 - ACCESSORIES
C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 RECOMMENDED OPTIONALEQUIPMENT K957-1 HEAVY DUTY, TWO WHEEL TRAILER FORSMALL WELDERS - For road, off-road and in-plant and yard towing. (For highway use, consult applicablefederal, state and local laws regarding requirementsfor brakes, lights, fenders, etc.). Order: K957-1 Trailer...
Page 26 - MAINTENANCE; KOHLER ENGINE; Routine Maintenance; ITEM; FREQUENCY; ENGINE MAINTENANCE COMPONENTS
D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 RANGER 250 LPG KOHLER ENGINE (1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas and/or at high ambient temperatures. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Have qualified personnel do all maintenance and troubleshooting work. • Turn the engine off before working inside the machine or servicing t...
Page 27 - ENGINE OIL CHANGE; AIR PRE-CLEANER SERVICE
D-2 MAINTENANCE D-2 ENGINE OIL CHANGE Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapidand complete draining. • Remove the oil filler cap and dipstick. Remove the yellow cap from the oil drain valve and attach theflexible drain tube supplied with the machine. Pushin and twist the drain valve co...
Page 28 - AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT
D-3 MAINTENANCE D-3 AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT 1. Loosen the cover retaining knob and remove the cover. 2. Remove the pre-cleaner from the paper element. 3. Remove the element cover nut, element cover, and paper element. 4. Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized air, as this will damage the ...
Page 31 - TROUBLESHOOTING; HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 RANGER 250 LPG If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION This Troubleshooting...
Page 32 - PROBLEMS
E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 RANGER 250 LPG Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooti...
Page 36 - DIAGRAMS
Page 41 - WA
F-6 DIAGRAMS F-6 RANGER 250 LPG o r s e rvice t his e q u ip m e n t. O n ly qualified pe rs onne l s hou ld ins tall, u s e Keep aw ay from m o vi ng pa rt s . Keep gua rd s in p lac e. MO VING PART S ca n injure WA R N IN G Do not t ouch e lectricall y liv e pa rt s . be fo re s e rvici ng. Discon...
Page 47 - DIMENSION PRINT
M1 94 10 E CI RCU IT BR EA KE RS 41.2 0 17.5 0 19.5 0 TRUC K/ UN DE RC AR RI AG E MOU NTING HOLE S 7.22 24.8 6 2.62 5.57 30.6 5 NO TE : CASE F RONT GRAPHI CS MAY NOT M AT CH AL L CODES. 42.1 0 20.8 0 10.2 8 10.7 8 29.8 8 33.6 2 36.2 4 23 .5 0 15 .50 15 .50 F-12 DIMENSION PRINT F-12 RANGER 250 LPG RA...
Page 48 - NOTES
Page 50 - ÇÃ
WARNING AVISO DE PRECAUCION ATTENTION WARNUNG ATEN ÇÃ O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BEUSED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS I...