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 fumesoutdoors. ...
Page 5 - PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ
iv SAFETY iv Mar. ʻ93 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 LʼArc 1. Protegez-vous contr...
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; INPUT - GASOLINE ENGINE
Make/Model Description Horsepower Operating Displacement cu. in.(cu. cm) Starting Capacities @ 3600 RPM SPEED Bore x Stroke in.(mm) System RANGER® 250 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. When...
Page 10 - RECEPTACLES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
A-2 INSTALLATION RANGER® 250 A-2 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS - Ranger® 250 ( K1725-10, K1725-11, K1725-12) RECEPTACLES AUXILIARY POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER OTHER CIRCUIT BREAKERS (2) 120VAC Duplex (5-20R) Two 20AMP for Two Duplex Receptacle 20AMP for Battery Charging Circuit(1) 120/240VAC Dual Voltage One 50A...
Page 11 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A-3 INSTALLATION RANGER® 250 A-3 LIFTING The RANGER® 250 weighs approximately 575 lbs.with a full tank of gasoline. A lift bail is mounted to themachine and should always be used when lifting themachine. ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Lift only with equipment of adequate lifting capacity. • Be sure...
Page 12 - PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE; GASOLINE FUEL ONLY
A-4 INSTALLATION A-4 TOWING The recommended trailer for use with this equipmentfor road, in-plant and yard towing by a vehicle (1) is Lincolnʼs K957-1. If the user adapts a non-Lincolntrailer, he must assume responsibility that the methodof attachment and usage does not result in a safetyhazard nor ...
Page 13 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; MACHINE GROUNDING
The RANGER® 250 is shipped with the negative batterycable disconnected. Make certain that the RUN-STOPswitch is in the STOP position. Remove the two screwsfrom the rear battery tray using a screwdriver or a 3/8"socket. Attach the negative battery cable to the negativeb a t t e r y t e r m i n a ...
Page 14 - AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES; TOTAL COMBINED LENGTH OF
WELDING TERMINALS The Ranger® 250 is equipped with a toggle switch for select-ing "hot" welding terminal when in the "WELD TERMINALSON" position or "cold" welding terminal when in the "REMOTE-LY CONTROLLED" position. WELDING OUTPUT CABLES With the engine off connect t...
Page 15 - CONNECTION OF RANGER® 250 TO PREMISES
A-7 INSTALLATION RANGER® 250 A-7 240 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 RECOMMENDATIONS...
Page 18 - OPERATION; GENERAL DESCRIPTION; ENGINE OPERATION; ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
B-1 OPERATION RANGER® 250 B-1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Ranger® 250 is a gasoline 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 auxil...
Page 20 - 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 provided on code 11270and above. 5. GROUND STUD: (graphic) 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 ema...
Page 21 - WELDER OPERATION; CAUTION; DC Weld Output
B-4 OPERATION B-4 Operating the starter motor for more than 5 secondscan damage the motor. If the engine fails to start,release the switch and wait 10 seconds before opera-tion the starter again. Do NOT push the START buttonwhile the engine is running because this can damagethe ring gear and/or the ...
Page 22 - 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 23 - ARC GOUGING
B-6 OPERATION B-6 ARC GOUGING The Ranger® 250 can be used for limited arc gouging.For optimal performance, set the MODE switch 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 the...
Page 24 - 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 25 - MAINTENANCE; KOHLER ENGINE
SUBARU ROBIN EH65 ENGINE Code Number 11422 and above Subaru Robin 248-65801-00, Fram PH4967 Subaru Robin 263-32610-A1 N/A Subaru Robin 011-00600-20 Subaru Robin X65-01407-30, NGK BPR4EY BCI Group 58 (435 CCA) D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 RANGER® 250 KOHLER ENGINE (1) Service more frequently when used in dust...
Page 26 - 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 rapid andcomplete draining. • Remove the oil filler cap and dipstick. Remove the yel- low cap from the oil drain valve and attach the flexibledrain tube supplied with the machine. Push in and twistthe drain valve ...
Page 27 - 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 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING; HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 RANGER® 250 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 Gu...
Page 31 - PROBLEMS
E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 RANGER® 250 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 troubleshooting ...
Page 35 - DIAGRAMS
F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 RANGER® 250 NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diag ram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department...
Page 41 - WA
F-7 DIAGRAMS F-7 RANGER® 250 or s e rv ic e t h is e q ui p m e n t. O n ly qualified pe rs onne l s h ou ld ins tall, u s e Keep aw ay from m o vi ng pa rt s . Keep gua rds in p lac e. MO VING PART S ca n inj ure WA R N IN G Do not t o uc h e lec tr ic a lly liv e pa rt s . be fo re s e rvici n g. ...
Page 46 - DIMENSION PRINT
M20333 C CI RCU IT BR EA KE RS 41.2 0 10 46.5 17.5 0 44 4.5 19.5 0 49 5.3 TRUC K/ UN DE RC AR RI AG E MOU NTING HOLE S 7.22 18 3.3 24.8 6 63 1.3 2.62 66.5 23 .5 0 59 6. 9 15 .5 0 39 3.7 CE NTER OF GR AV ITY 29.8 0 75 6.9 NO TE : CASE F RONT GRAPHI CS MAY NOT M AT CH AL L CODES. 42.1 0 10 69.5 20.8 0...