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
LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ® 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 suitabl...
Page 4 - iii
LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ® 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...
Page 5 - iv; PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ
LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ® 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 d a n s c e m a n u e l a u s s i b i e n q u e l e s p r é c a u t i o n s d e s û r e t é générales suivan...
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 - MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS
vi MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS Page Installation .......................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications ........................................................................................A-1General ...
Page 8 - INSTALLATION; CLASSIC I; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CLASSIC I; Machine
A-1 INSTALLATION CLASSIC I A-1 LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ® TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CLASSIC I Product Name Description Horsepower Operating Speeds Displacement Ignition Capacities Continental TM27 4 Cylinder 4 Cycle Water-Cooled Gasoline Engine 38 HP @ 1450 RPM Full Load: 1450 RPM High Idle: 1600±...
Page 9 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A-2 INSTALLATION CLASSIC I A-2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Classic I is a heavy duty engine driven DC arcwelding power source capable of providing DC con-stant current output for stick welding and DC TIGwelding. With the addition of the optional K384 CVAdapter for K6090 thru -4 or the K623-1 Wire FeedMo...
Page 10 - PRE-OPERATION INSTALLATION
A-3 INSTALLATION CLASSIC I A-3 LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ® PRE-OPERATION INSTALLATION Safety Precautions Exhaust Spark Arrester Some federal, state, or local laws may require thatengines be equipped with exhaust spark arresterswhen they are operated in certain locations whereunarrested sparks may pr...
Page 11 - Polarity Control and Cable Sizes; Positive; Lift Bail; FALLING EQUIPMENT
A-4 INSTALLATION CLASSIC I A-4 LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ® Polarity Control and Cable Sizes With the engine off, route the electrode and workcables through the strain relief bracket on the baseand connect to the studs located below the fuel tankmounting rail. (see size recommendations below).For Pos...
Page 12 - READ; CAUTION; GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.
A-5 INSTALLATION CLASSIC I A-5 LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ® PRE-OPERATION SERVICE READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc- tions supplied with this machine. ------------------------------------------------------------ Oil This unit is supplied from the factory with the enginecrankcase fille...
Page 13 - OPERATION; ENGINE OPERATION; Starting the Continental TM27 Engine; Stopping the Engine; WELDER OPERATION; Duty Cycle
B-1 OPERATION B-1 CLASSIC I ENGINE OPERATION Operate the welder with the doors closed. Leavingthe doors open changes the designed air flow and cancause overheating. Starting the Continental TM27 Engine a) Turn the Idler control switch to “HIGH”. b) Turn the Ignition switch to “ON”. c) Pull out the C...
Page 14 - Control of Welding Current; REPLACEMENT PARTS; Idler Operation
B-2 OPERATION B-2 CLASSIC I Control of Welding Current DO NOT TURN THE “CURRENT RANGE SELEC-TOR” WHILE WELDING because the current mayarc between the contacts and damage the switch. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The “Current Range Selector” provides five ov...
Page 15 - C A R B U R E TO R D E I C I N G K I T; FIGURE 1
B-3 OPERATION B-3 C A R B U R E TO R D E I C I N G K I T USAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEA-SONAL CHANGE OVER ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not operate with panels open.• Disconnect NEGATIVE(-) BATTERYLEAD before servicing.• Do not touch electrically live parts. ---------------------------------------------...
Page 16 - ACCESSORIES; OPTIONAL FEATURES; Remote Control
C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 CLASSIC I LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ® OPTIONAL FEATURES (field Installed) Accessory Set (K702) Includes 35 ft (10.7m) electrode and 30 ft (9.1m) workcables, headshield, work clamp, and electrode holder. CV Adapter (K384) K6090 thru -4 only Provides constant voltage output for sem...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE; General Instructions
D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 CLASSIC I LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ® MAINTENANCE General Instructions 1. Blow out the welder and controls with an air hose at least once every two months. In particularlydirty locations, this cleaning may be necessaryonce a week. Use low pressure air to avoid drivingdirt into th...
Page 18 - Bearings
D-2 MAINTENANCE D-2 CLASSIC I LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ® Bearings This welder is equipped with a double-shielded ballbearing having sufficient grease to last indefinitelyunder normal service. Where the welder is used con-stantly or in excessively dirty locations, it may be nec-essary to add one-hal...
Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING
E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 CLASSIC I LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ® 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. CAUTI...
Page 20 - Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility; PROBLEMS
E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 CLASSIC I LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ® Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout 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 t...
Page 24 - ELECTRONIC IDLER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
E-6 TROUBLESHOOTING E-6 CLASSIC I LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ® ELECTRONIC IDLER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Engine Will Not Return to Idle in Approximately 15 Seconds Set Idler Control Switch to the Auto Position Check to See Whether Oil Pressure Light is On and Alternator is Charging Light Off Light On If...
Page 25 - DIAGRAMS
F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 CLASSIC I MOTOR + GROUND GROUND TO BASE TO ENGINE EXC ALTERNATOR S B + STARTING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH G AUX POWER RECEPTACLE 600B B R TO EXCITER OUTPUT - + E E B F1 15A. TO P LU GS IGNITION COIL DISTRIBUTOR + - ONLY. FUSE IN CIRCUIT ON C.S.A. VERSION CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS SHOWN AS ...
Page 26 - DIMENSION PRINT
F-2 DIAGRAMS F-2 CLASSIC I PART NO. WELDER A B C D E F G H A CONTROL PANEL F G B H D E C O HOLE O MOUNTING HOLE N.A. N.B. NOTES: OIL AND WATER IN ENGINE, BUT NO FUEL. N.A. CENTER OF GRAVITY WITH O S10766-7 J J K K DIMENSION PRINT S10766 METRIC cm (ENGLISH in.) 146.6 (57.70) 22.1 (8.70) 58.4 (23.00) ...
Page 27 - Lincoln Welding School; BASIC COURSE
Now Available...12th EditionThe Procedure Handbook of Arc Welding With over 500,000 copies of previous editions published since 1933, the Procedure Handbook is considered by many to be the “Bible” of the arc welding industry. T h i s p r i n t i n g w i l l g o f a s t s o d o n ’ t d e l a y . P l ...