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 3 - ii; ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.; When
ii SAFETY ii ARC RAYS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of the arc when welding or observingopen arc welding. Headshield and filter lensshould conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable...
Page 4 - 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 equipment in ac...
Page 5 - iv; PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ; Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc
iv SAFETY iv PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instruc- tions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suivantes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la seco...
Page 6 - Thank You; Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately
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 and...
Page 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................ii-ivIntroductory Information ......................................................................................................vGeneral Description .....
Page 9 - OUTPUT VOLTS AC; OUTPUT VOLTS DC; OUTPUT VOLTS DC
- 7 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Ranger™ 9, is a twin cylinder gasoline engined r i v e n m u l t i - p r o c e s s a r c w e l d e r a n d AC p o w e rgenerator. It is built in a heavy gauge steel case fordurability on the job site. RECOMMENDED PROCESSES ANDEQUIPMENT The Ranger 9 can be used for AC/DC...
Page 10 - SPECIFICATIONS
Ranger 9 (Kohler Command CH20S) 20 HP @ 3600 RPM 38.1 cu in (624 cc) Fuel: 9 Gal (34 L) Lubricating Oil: 2.0 Qts (1.9 L) Product Name Description Horsepower Operating Speeds Displacement Ignition Capacities Machine Engine * Based on a 10 min. period. ** When welding, available AC auxiliary power wil...
Page 11 - OPTIONAL FEATURES
A) K768-2 Two Wheel Undercarriage For in-plant and yard towing. (For highway use,c o n s u l t a p p l i c a bl e fe d e ra l , s t a t e, a n d l o c a l l aw sregarding possible requirements for brakes, lights,fenders, etc.) Two 4.80 x 12" four-ply tubeless tires.Bed-plate mounting. Has stand ...
Page 12 - RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT; STICK; K702 Accessory Kit which includes:; WIRE FEED
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT STICK K702 Accessory Kit which includes: • Electrode holder and cable• Work clamp and cable• Headshield K857 Remote Control Kit is optional for remotecurrent control. WIRE FEED LN-25 (K428 or K446) with K624-1 42 Volt RemoteOutput Control Module - Requires K626-xx ControlCable....
Page 13 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; Machine Grounding; or; Spark Arrester; ) Consult applicable federal, state and local laws; S e e a dd i t i o n a l w a r n i n g i n fo r m a t i o n a t
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Machine Grounding B e c a u s e t h i s p o r t a b l e e n g i n e d r i v e n w e l d e r o rgenerator creates it’s own power, it is not necessaryto connect it’s frame to an earth ground, unless themachine is connected to premises wiring (your home,shop, etc.). To prevent...
Page 14 - PRE-OPERATION SERVICE; READ; CAUTION; before starting engine.
4. Typical conditions of use, i.e., travel speed; rough-ness of surface on which the trailer will beoperated; environmental conditions; likemaintenance. 5. Conformance with federal, state and local laws.( 1 ) ( 1 ) Consult applicable federal, state and local laws regarding specific requirements for ...
Page 15 - Connection of Lincoln Electric; Muffler Relocation; Shut off welder and allow muffler to cool before
-13 - Angle of Operation Engines are designed to run in the level conditionwhich is where the optimum performance is achieved.The maximum angle of operation for the engine is 15degrees from horizontal in any direction. If the engineis to be operated at an angle, provisions must bemade for checking a...
Page 17 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; RANGER 9; CONTROL”; RANGE” Switch
Welder Controls - Function and Operation ENGINE “ON-OFF” Switch W h e n p l a c e d i n t h e “ O N ” p o s i t i o n , t h i s s w i t c henergizes the engine ignition circuit. When placed inthe “OFF” position, the ignition circuit is de-energizedto shut down the engine. ENGINE “START” Push-Button ...
Page 19 - Stopping the Engine; Welding Processes; CURRENT RANGES (AC and DC STICK WELDING; Kohler
Stopping the Engine Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads andallow engine to run at low idle speed for a few minutesto cool the engine. Stop the engine by placing the “Engine” switch in the“OFF” position. A fuel shut off valve is not required on the Ranger 8because the fuel tank is mounted be...
Page 20 - SUMMARY OF WELDING PROCESS
SUMMARY OF WELDING PROCESS -18 - CONTROL CABLE USED IDLE MODE OUTPUT CONTROL SWITCH WELDING TERMINALS SWITCH ELECTRODE WHEN NOT WELDING TO START WELDING PROCESS STICK - CC TIG - CCK930-1/K936-1(WITH AMPTROL) WIRE FEED - CV,LN-25 WITH 42VREMOTE CON-TROL KIT WIRE FEED - CV,LN-25 WITHINTERNALCONTACTOR ...
Page 21 - Auxiliary Power; and; 15V Duplex Receptacles
-19 - Auxiliary Power T h e R a n g e r 9 c a n p r o v i d e u p t o 9 , 0 0 0 w a t t s o f115/230 volts AC, single phase 60HZ power for contin-uous use. The front of the machine includes threereceptacles for connecting AC power plugs. TheK1420-1 has one 50 amp 115/230 volt NEMA 14-50R receptacle ...
Page 23 - CONNECTION OF RANGER 9 TO PREMISES WIRING
2. Take necessary steps to assure load is limited to the capacity of the Ranger 9 byinstalling a 40 amp, 230 volt double polecircuit breaker. Maximum rated load for eachleg of the 230 volt auxiliary is 40 amperes. Loading above 40 amps will reduce outputvoltage below the allowable - 10% of ratedvolt...
Page 24 - At the end of each day’s use, refill the fuel tank to
MAINTENANCE Safety Precautions -22 - Have qualified personnel do the maintenancework. Turn the engine off before working insidet h e m a c h i n e . I n s o m e c a s e s , i t m a y b enecessary to remove safety guards to performrequired maintenance . Remove guards onlyw h e n n e c e s s a r y a n...
Page 25 - HARDWARE; To prevent EXPLOSION when:
Use correct polarity - Negative Ground . To prevent BATTERY DISCHARGE, if you have an ignition switch, turn it off when engine is notrunning. • To prevent BATTERY BUCKLING, tighten nuts on battery clamp until snug. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. When repl...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE; TROUBLE
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE TROUBLE A. Engine will not crank or is hard to crank. B. Engine will not start or shuts down. C. Engine does not develop full power. D. Battery does not stay charged. CAUSE 1. Battery will not hold a charge. Faulty battery. 2. No or insufficient charging current. 3. Loose batt...
Page 38 - DIMENSION PRINT - Rang
– 36 – DIMENSION PRINT - Rang er 9 CENTER OF GRAVITY WITH OIL IN ENGINE AND EMPTY FUEL TANK. 30.00 8.80 UNDERCARRIAGE MOUNTING HOLES 17.00 9.09 L 2.75 OF SHAFT 42.00 30.00 C 9.31 9.29 9.09 26.59 REQUIRED WITH KOHLER ENGINE) FOR OIL FILTER REMOVAL (NOT 12.75~.25 20.51 20.63 ~.25 CENTER OF GRAVITY WIT...
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