Lincoln-electric IM879 RANGER GXT Manuel d'utilisateur

RANGER™GXTOPERATOR’S MANUALFor Machines with Code Number 11269IM879March, 2006Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designe

FUELFill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline.Observe fuel gauge while filling to prevent overfilling.OILThe RANGER GXT is shipped with

A-4INSTALLATION RANGER GXTA-4WELDING OUTPUT CABLESWith the engine off, connect the electrode and workcables to the studs provided. These connections

A-5INSTALLATION RANGER GXTA-5LOCATION / VENTILATIONThe welder should be located to provide an unrestrict-ed flow of clean, cool air to the cooling a

A-6INSTALLATION RANGER GXTA-6120/240 VOLT DUAL VOLTAGE RECEPTACLEThe 120/240 volt receptacle can supply up to 42amps of 240 volt power to a two wire

A-7INSTALLATION RANGER GXTA-7TABLE lllELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE RANGER GXT.Type Common Electrical Devices Possible ConcernsResistive Heaters, t

A-8INSTALLATION RANGER GXTA-8STANDBY POWER CONNECTIONSThe RANGER GXT is suitable for temporary, standby,or emergency power using the engine manufact

240 Volt60 Hz.3-WireServicePOWERCOMPANYMETER240 VOLT120 VOLT120 VOLTLOADNNEUTRALBUSGROUNDPREMISESDISCONNECT ANDSERVICEOVERCURRENTPROTECTIONGNDNNOTE:

WELDER CONTROLS - FUNCTION ANDOPERATIONENGINE SWITCHThe engine switch is used to Start the Engine, SelectHigh Idle or Auto Idle while the engine is r

“ RANGE” SWITCHThe “Range” switch is used to select one of fouramperage ranges with generous overlap for Stick/TIGwelding, or one Wire Feed welding ra

B-3OPERATIONB-3STARTING/SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONSSTARTING THE ENGINEBe sure all Pre-Operation Maintenance has been per-formed. Also, read the Engine Owner

FOR ENGINEpowered equipment.1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenancework unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.

B-4OPERATIONB-4WELDING PROCESSFor any electrodes the procedures should be keptwithin the rating of the machine. For electrode infor-mation see the app

B-5OPERATIONB-5*When welding with MIG wire instead of self-shieldedcore wire, weld starts can be improved by setting theidle mode to “HIGH”.RANGER GXT

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1RANGER GXTOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Field Installed)K957-1 HEAVY DUTY, TWO WHEEL TRAILER FORSMALL WELDERS - For road, off-road and in-plan

C-2ACCESSORIESC-2RANGER GXTRECOMMENDED EQUIPMENTSTICKK704 Accessory Kit which includes:• Electrode Holder & Cable• Work Clamp & Cable• Head

Have qualified personnel do the maintenancework. Turn the engine off before working insidethe machine. In some cases, it may be necessaryto remove saf

D-2MAINTENANCED-2Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds therequirements for API service classification SG or SH.Always check the API SERVICE lab

D-3MAINTENANCED-3ENGINE ADJUSTMENTSOVERSPEED IS HAZARDOUSThe maximum allowable high idle speed for thismachine is 3750 RPM, no load. Do NOT tamperwit

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1RANGER GXTIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2RANGER GXTObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedure

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3RANGER GXTObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedure

iiSAFETYiiARC RAYS can burn.4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and coverplates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of the arc when weld

STARTERCR1STARTERSOLENOID12 VOLTIDLERSOLENOIDBATTERYAC ACB+SWITCHREGULATORFLYWHEEL ALTERNATORB-HOURMETER5E5D224ENGINE COMPONENTS224A123CONNECTOR PIN N

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2RANGER GXTRANGER GXT / LN-25 OR LN-15 ACROSS THE ARC CONNECTION DIAGRAMTO WORKELECTRODETO WORKLN-25 OR LN-15WIRE FEEDERELECTRODE CABLEWO

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3RANGER GXTM20512 BCIRCUITBREAKERS41.2017.50 19.5014.75TRUCK/UNDERCARRIAGE MOUNTING HOLES24.862.67.2229.88CENTER OF GRAVITY WITH OILIN EN

NOTESRANGER GXT

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FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment.8.b. Install equ

Mar. ‘93ivSAFETYivPRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques q

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A-1INSTALLATION RANGER GXTA-1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Ranger GXT (K2382-2 )INPUT - GASOLINE ENGINERATED OUTPUT @ 104°F (40°C)- WELDERHEIGHT WIDTH

A-2INSTALLATION RANGER GXTA-2SAFETY PRECAUTIONSMACHINE GROUNDINGBecause this portable engine driven welder or genera-tor creates it’s own power, it