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 4 - Refer to
iii SAFETY iii FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment. 8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’srecommendations. 8.c. Ground the ...
Page 5 - PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ
iv SAFETY iv PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans cemanuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv-antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secouss...
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 prod-uct ••• 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 manu...
Page 7 - TAbLE OF CONTENTS
vi vi TAbLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................A...
Page 9 - INSTALLATION; PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
RANGER® 305LPG 1. Output rating in watts is equivalent to volt-amperes at unity power factor. Output voltage is within ± 10% at all loads up torated capacity. When welding, available auxiliary power will be reduced. A-1 INSTALLATION A-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - RANGER® 305LPG (K2937-1) Make/Model ...
Page 10 - RECEPTACLES AND CIRCUIT bREAKERS
A-2 INSTALLATION RANGER® 305LPG A-2 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS - RANGER® 305LPG (K2937-1) RECEPTACLES AUXILIARY POWER CIRCUIT bREAKER OTHER CIRCUIT bREAKERS (2) 120VAC Duplex GFCI(5-20R) Two 20AMP for Two Duplex Receptacle 20AMP for Battery Charging Circuit (1) 120/240VAC Dual Voltage One 50AMP for Dual...
Page 11 - ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; LOCATION AND VENTILATION
A-3 INSTALLATION RANGER® 305LPG A-3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION The RANGER® 305LPG requires no adjustments forHigh Altitude. Do not operate with a high altitude jet installed ataltitudes below 5000 ft. This will result in thee n g i n e r u n n i n g t o o l e a n a n d r e...
Page 12 - PRE-OPERATION SERVICE
A-4 INSTALLATION RANGER® 305LPG A-4 VEHICLE MOUNTING I m p r o p e r l y m o u n t e d c o n c e n t r a t e d l o a d s m a ycause unstable vehicle handling and tires or othercomponents to fail. • Only transport this Equipment on serviceable vehicles which are rated and designed for suchloads. • Di...
Page 13 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; CAUTION
An incorrect spark arrestor may lead to damage tothe engine or adversely affect performance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ HIGH FREQUENCY GENERATORS FORTIG APPLICATIONS The K930-2 TIG Module is suitable for use with theRANGER® 305LPG. The RANGER® 305LPG and...
Page 14 - CAbLE INSTALLATION; TOTAL COMbINED LENGTH OF; WELDING TERMINALS
CAbLE INSTALLATION Install the welding cables to your RANGER® 305LPGas follows: 1. The engine must be OFF to install welding cables.2. Remove the flanged nuts from the output terminals.3. Connect the electrode holder and work cables to the weld output terminals. The terminals are identi-fied on the ...
Page 16 - STANDbY POWER CONNECTIONS
A-8 INSTALLATION RANGER® 305LPG A-8 STANDbY POWER CONNECTIONS The RANGER® 305LPG is suitable for temporary, standbyor emergency power using the engine manufacturer’s rec-ommended maintenance schedule. The RANGER® 305LPG can be permanently installed as astandby power unit for 240 VAC, 3 wire, single ...
Page 17 - CONNECTION OF RANGER® 305LPG TO PREMISES
A-9 INSTALLATION RANGER® 305LPG A-9 240 Volt60 Hz.3-WireService POWER COMPANY METER 240 VOLT 120 VOLT 120 VOLT LOAD N NEUTRALBUS GROUND PREMISESDISCONNECT ANDSERVICEOVERCURRENTPROTECTION GND N NOTE: No. 6 COPPER CONDUCTOR CABLE SEENATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE FOR ALTERNATE WIRESIZE RECOMMENDATIONS. 240 ...
Page 20 - ENGINE OPERATION; OPERATION; GENERAL DESCRIPTION
FOR AUXILIARY POWER: Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch tothe desired operating mode. Full power is availableregardless of the welding control settings providing nowelding current is being drawn. The auxiliary power of the RANGER® 305LPG con-sists of two 20 Amp-120 VAC GFCI (5-20R) du...
Page 21 - WELDING CONTROLS; DIGITAL OUTPUT METERS
b-2 OPERATION b-2 WELDING CONTROLS 1. OUTPUT CONTROL: The CONTROL dial provides continuous control of thewelding current or welding voltage depending on theselected welding mode. This control is not active in theCC-STICK, DOWN HILL PIPE, and CV-WIRE modeswhen a remote control or wire feeder with rem...
Page 22 - WELD OUTPUT TERMINALS WITH FLANGE
b-3 OPERATION b-3 CV-WIRE mode: In this mode, turning the ARC CONTROLclockwise from –10 (soft) to +10 (crisp) changes the arcfrom soft and washed-in to crisp and narrow. It acts as aninductance control. The proper setting depends on the pro-cedure and operator preference. Start with a setting at 0. ...
Page 23 - STOPPING; WELDER OPERATION; DUTY CYCLE
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 pusht h e S T A R T b u t t o n w h i l e t h e e n g i n e i s r u...
Page 24 - TIG WELDING
b-5 OPERATION b-5 TIG WELDING The TOUCH START TIG setting of the MODE switch is forDC TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding. To initiate a weld, theCONTROL dial is first set to the desired current and the tung-sten is touched to the work. During the time the tungsten istouching the work there is very lit...
Page 25 - ARC GOUGING
ARC GOUGING The RANGER® 305LPG 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 tothe desired level for the gouging electrode being usedaccording to the ratings in the following table...
Page 26 - ACCESSORIES
C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES AND COM-PATIbLE LINCOLN EQUIPMENT K957-1 HEAVY DUTY, TWO WHEEL TRAILER FORSMALL WELDERS F o r r o a d , o f f - r o a d a n d i n - p l a n t a n d y a r d t o w i n g .(For highway use, consult applicable federal, state andlocal laws regarding requirements fo...
Page 27 - MAINTENANCE; KOHLER ENGINE
D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 RANGER® 305LPG 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 29 - AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT; SPARK PLUG; Spark Plug Service
D-3 MAINTENANCE D-3 AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT • Loosen the cover retaining knob and remove the cover. • Remove the pre-cleaner from the paper element. • Remove the element cover nut, element cover, and paper element. • Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized air, as this will damage the elem...
Page 30 - ENGINE ADJUSTMENT; OVERSPEED IS HAzARDOUS; • MUFFLER MAY bE HOT
D-4 MAINTENANCE D-4 ENGINE ADJUSTMENT Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by aLincoln Service Center or an authorized Field ServiceShop. bATTERY MAINTENANCE To access the battery, Remove the 2 screws from therear battery tray using a screwdriver or a 3/8" socket.Slide the battery tray ...
Page 31 - Welder/Generator Maintenance
D-5 MAINTENANCE D-5 RANGER® 305LPG Welder/Generator Maintenance STORAGE: Store the RANGER® 305LPG in clean, dry protected areas. CLEANING: Blow out the generator and controls peri- odically with low pressure air. Do this at least once aweek in particularly dirty areas. bRUSH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT:...
Page 32 - TROUbLESHOOTING; HOW TO USE TROUbLESHOOTING GUIDE
E-1 TROUbLESHOOTING E-1 RANGER® 305LPG 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 33 - PRObLEMS
E-2 TROUbLESHOOTING E-2 RANGER® 305LPG 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 37 - DIAGRAMS
Page 42 - IN; IN
F-6 DIAGRAMS F-6 RANGER® 305LPG or s erv ice this eq uip me nt. On ly q uali fied pe rso nne l sh ould ins tall, use Ke ep a wa y fro m m ovin g p arts . Ke ep g uar ds i n p lac e. M OV IN G P AR TS ca n in jure W AR NIN G Do no t to uch ele ctric ally liv e p arts . befo re s erv icin g. Dis con n...
Page 48 - DIMENSION PRINT
M 2 2 4 4 9 A .01 CIR CU IT BR EA KE RS 41 .20 10 46 .5 17 .50 44 4.5 19 .50 49 5.3 16 .75 42 5.4 TR U C K/U N D ER C AR R IA G E M O U N TIN G H O LE S 7.2 2 18 3.3 24 .86 63 1.3 2.6 2 66 .5 C EN TE R O F G R AV IT Y 29 .80 75 6.9 IN C H M M 42 .10 10 69 .5 20 .80 52 8.3 23 .50 59 6.9 10 .28 26 1.0...
Page 49 - NOTES
