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NOTES RANGER 300 D AND 300 DLX
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vi vi MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS RETURN TO MAIN INDEX Page Safety.................................................................................................................................................i-iv Installation.............................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................
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Section A-1 Section A-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - INSTALLATION SECTION - Installation.............................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................A-2 Input - Diesel Engine............................................................................................................A-2 Rated Output -
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - RANGER 300 D AND 300 DLX INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE Starting Manufacturer Description Speed Displacement System Capacities KUBOTA 3 cyl., 3600 RPM 54.9 cu. in. Electric Fuel: 10 gal. (38 L) D905B-2 liquid-cooled Full load (898 cc) 12 VDC diesel battery Oil: 5.4 qt. (5.1 L) 26 HP @ 3700 RPM 3600 RPM High idle Cooling system: 2150 RPM 5.7 qts. (5.4 L) Low idle RATED OUTPUT - WELDER Duty Cycle Amps Volts at Rated Amperes 100% Duty Cycle 300 DC Constant Cu
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A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION Read this entire installation section before you Always operate the RANGER 300 with the case roof on start installation. and all machine components completely assembled. This will protect you from the dangers of moving parts, hot metal surfaces, and live electrical devices. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS STORING WARNING 1. Store the machine in a cool, dry place when it is not Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have in use. Protect it from dust and dirt. Keep it where thoro
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS It may be necessary to de-rate the welder output at WARNING higher altitudes. Derate the welder output 0.4% for FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause every 100 ft. (30 m) above 500 ft. (150 m). Some injury. engine adjustment may be required above 5,000 ft. (1,500 m). Contact a Kubota Service Representative. • Do not lift this machine using lift bail if it is equipped with a heavy acces- sory such as trailer or gas cylinder. TOW
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE FUEL WHEN: Fill the fuel tank with clean No. 2, diesel fuel only. Do a) Installing new batteries. not fill to the top of the filler neck to allow room for expansion. b) Using a booster. The RANGER 300 has a 10 gallon (38 liter) fuel tank Use correct polarity — Negative Ground. with a top fill and fuel gauge mounted on the control The RANGER 300 is shipped with the negative battery panel. See the Operation and Maintenance sections c
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION MACHINE GROUNDING HIGH FREQUENCY GENERATORS FOR TIG APPLICATIONS Because the RANGER 300 creates its own power from its diesel-engine driven generator, and if the machine The K799 Hi-Freq Unit and the K930-1 or -2 TIG is not connected to premises wiring (home, shop, etc.), Module can be used with the Ranger 300. The you do not need to connect the machine frame to an machine is equipped with the required RF bypass cir- earth ground. However, for best protection against cuitr
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A-7 A-7 INSTALLATION WELDING CABLE CONNECTIONS CAUTION CABLE SIZE AND LENGTH • Loose connections will cause the output terminals to Be sure to use welding cables that are large enough. overheat. The terminals may eventually melt. The correct size and length becomes especially impor- tant when you are welding at a distance from the • Do not cross the welding cables at the output termi- welder. nal connection. Keep the cables isolated and sepa- Table A.1 lists recommended cable sizes and length
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A-8 A-8 INSTALLATION • A double pole, double throw transfer switch in con- CAUTION junction with the properly rated double throw circuit breaker is connected between the generator power Never bypass the circuit breakers. Without overload and the utility meter. protection, the RANGER 300 D/DLX could overheat and/or cause damage to the equipment being used. The following information and the connection diagram, Figure A.2, can be used as a guide by the electrician PREMISES WIRING for most appli
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A-9 A-9 INSTALLATION FIGURE A.2 CONNECTION OF RANGER 300 TO PREMISES WIRING 240 VOLT GROUNDED CONDUCTOR POWER 240 Volt 120 VOLT 60 Hz. COMPANY 3-Wire 120 VOLT Service METER NEUTRAL BUS N LOAD DOUBLE POLE DOUBLE THROW SWITCH RATING TO BE THE SAME AS OR GREATER THAN PREMISES SERVICE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION. PREMISES DISCONNECT AND SERVICE GROUND OVERCURRENT 50AMP PROTECTION 240 VOLT DOUBLE POLE 50 AMP, 120/240 CIRCUIT VOLT PLUG 240 VOLT BREAKER NEMA TYPE 14-50 GND N 50 AMP, 120/240 VOLT NOTE: No.
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NOTES RANGER 300 D AND 300 DLX Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC
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Section B-1 Section B-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - OPERATION SECTION - Operation...............................................................................................................................Section B Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................B-2 Additional Safety Precautions..............................................................................................B-2 General Description ..
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B-2 B-2 OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read and understand this entire section before oper- ARC RAYS can burn. ating your RANGER 300. • Wear eye, ear, and body protection. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGINE EXHAUST can kill. WARNING • Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust to the outside. Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have • Do not stack anything on or near the thoroughly read all the operation and maintenance engine. manuals supplied with your machine. They inc
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B-3 B-3 OPERATION FOR AUXILIARY POWER GENERAL DESCRIPTION • 12,000 watts of 120/240 volt 60Hz AC auxiliary The RANGER 300 is a diesel-engine driven, multi- power. process AC and DC arc welder and AC power gener- • Power for tools, lights, electric pumps and for ator for commercial and residential applications. As a standby emergency power. generator it can supply up to 12,000 continuous watts • Ability to drive a 2 HP motor (provided it is started of 120/240 volt, 60 Hz, single-phase AC powe
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RETURN TO MAIN INDEX
SVM148-B
February, 2004
TM
RANGER 300 D and 300 DLX
For use with machine code numbers 10399 thru 10850
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However, your
overall safety can be increased by
proper installation ... and thought-
ful operation on your part. DO
NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT READING THIS MAN-
UAL AND THE SAFETY PRE-
CAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly,
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i i SAFETY WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents The engine exhaust from this product contains are known to the State of California to cause can- chemicals known to the State of California to cause cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The Above For Diesel Engines The Above For Gasoline Engines ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY
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ii ii SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare the rays of the arc when welding or observing skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens gloves to insulate hands. should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Us
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iii iii SAFETY WELDING SPARKS can CYLINDER may explode cause fire or explosion. if damaged. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. 7.a.Use only compressed gas cylinders If this is not possible, cover them to prevent containing the correct shielding gas for the the welding sparks from starting a fire. process used and properly operating Remember that welding sparks and hot regulators designed for the gas and materials from welding can easily go through small cracks pressure used. All hos
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iv iv SAFETY 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions 7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- échauffement et un risque d’inc
