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Operator’s Manual

Ranger

260MPX & 330MPX

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IM10480-B

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Feb

- 2

For use with machines having Code Numbers:

12646, 12649, 13011,
13048, 13085

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Summary of Contents for Ranger 260MPX

Page 1: ...having Code Numbers 12646 12649 13011 13048 13085 Need Help Call 1 888 935 3877 to talk to a Service Representative Hours of Operation 8 00 AM to 6 00 PM ET Mon thru Fri After hours Use Ask the Experts at lincolnelectric com A Lincoln Service Representative will contact you no later than the following business day For Service outside the USA Email globalservice lincolnelectric com Save for future ...

Page 2: ...N A LARGE ROOM OR OUTDOORS natural ventilation may be adequate if you keep your head out of the fumes See below USE NATURAL DRAFTS or fans to keep the fumes away from your face If you develop unusual symptoms see your supervisor Perhaps the welding atmosphere and ventilation system should be checked WEAR CORRECT EYE EAR BODY PROTECTION PROTECT your eyes and face with welding helmet properly fitted...

Page 3: ...ot engine parts and igniting Do not spill fuel when filling tank If fuel is spilled wipe it up and do not start engine until fumes have been eliminated 1 d Keep all equipment safety guards covers and devices in position and in good repair Keep hands hair clothing and tools away from V belts gears fans and all other moving parts when starting operating or repairing equipment 1 e In some cases it ma...

Page 4: ...rm to ANSI Z87 I standards 4 b Use suitable clothing made from durable flame resistant material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays 4 c Protect other nearby personnel with suitable non flammable screening and or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS 5 a Welding may produce fumes a...

Page 5: ...ent passing through lifting chains crane cables or other alternate circuits This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they fail 6 h Also see item 1 c 6 I Read and follow NFPA 51B Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding Cutting and Other Hot Work available from NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park PO box 9101 Quincy MA 022690 9101 6 j Do not use a welding power source for pipe...

Page 6: ...he situation with the technical assistance of the manufacturer In some cases this remedial action may be as simple as earthing grounding the welding circuit see Note In other cases it could involve construction of an electromagnetic screen enclosing the power source and the work complete with associated input filters In all cases electromagnetic disturbances must be reduced to the point where they...

Page 7: ...s Welding Cables The welding cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned close together running at or close to floor level Equipotential Bonding Bonding of all metallic components in the welding installation and adjacent to it should be considered However metallic components bonded to the work piece will increase the risk that the operator could receive a shock by touching ...

Page 8: ...Y A 9 AC TIG WELDING SET UP WITH HIGH FREQUENCY A 9 FUEL USE GASOLINE FUEL ONLY A 11 SPARK ARRESTOR A 11 MACHINE GROUNDING A 11 AUXILIARY POWER A 12 OPERATION SECTION B GRAPHIC SYMBOLS B 2 CASE FRONT CONTROLS B 3 WELDING B 4 DISPLAY OPERATION B 5 HOME SCREEN B 5 WELD SCREENS MANUAL ENTRY B 5 WELD SCREENS READY SET WELD B 6 CROSSLINC B 7 REMOTE CONTROL B 8 SPOOL GUN OPTIONS B 9 SPOOL GUN PULSE B 9 ...

Page 9: ...2 BATTERY MAINTENANCE D 2 SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICING D 3 STORAGE D 3 WELDER GENERATOR MAINTENANCE D 3 BRUSH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT D 3 TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION E DIAGRAMS SECTION G PARTS LIST PARTS LINCOLNELECTRIC COM CONTENT DETAILS MAY BE CHANGED OR UPDATED WITHOUT NOTICE FOR MOST CURRENT INSTRUCTION MANUALS GO TO PARTS LINCOLNELECTRIC COM ...

Page 10: ...DEL WELDING PROCESS WELDING OUTPUT IEC RATING Current Voltage Duty Cycle OTHER RATINGS MAXIMUM WELD OCV RATED LOAD RPM Ranger 260MPX DC Stick Welding constant current 260A 26V 100 85 Volts 35A 21 4V 100 292A 31 7V 100 DC Pipe Welding 330A 28V 100 85 Volts 35A 21 4V 100 292A 31 7V 100 Touch Start TIG 25A 11V 100 260A 20 4V 100 260A 26V 100 24 Volts 25A 11V 100 325A 23 0V 100 DC MIG FCAW Welding Con...

Page 11: ... of the welder recirculating back to the cooling air inlet Also locate the welder so that engine exhaust fumes are properly vented to an outside area See Figure A 1 Improperly mounted concentrated loads may cause unstable vehicle handling and tires or other components to fail Only transport this welding equipment on serviceable vehicles which are rated and designed for such loads Distribute balanc...

Page 12: ...M BATTERY can explode Keep sparks flame and cigarettes away from battery To prevent EXPLOSION when INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY disconnect negative cable from old battery first and connect to new battery last CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER remove battery from welder by disconnecting negative cable first then positive cable and battery clamp When reinstalling connect negative cable last Keep well ventila...

Page 13: ...lated below are copper cable sizes recommended for different currents and duty cycles Lengths stipulated are the distance from the welder to work and back to the welder again Cable sizes are increased for greater lengths primarily for the purpose of minimizing cable drop TABLE A 1 Tabled values are for operation at ambient temperatures of 40 C and below Applications above 40 C may require cables l...

Page 14: ... of the isolating clamp It will be much easier to do this step without the stainless steel strap over the rubber isolator Leave finger tight Once installed the rubber will grab the pin and prevent it from rattling loose Repeat this step again for the other side of the machine 2 Push a stainless steel strap Part of Item B over each rubber isolator as pictured It should fit snugly 3 Using two 20 T30...

Page 15: ...de cable part of K704 Remote output control K857 K857 1 K4268 1 or K4330 1 Adapter K2487 1 Work Clamp part of K704 Electrode Holder part of K704 Tweco Style Cam Lock Adaptor plug for 2 0 cable K2946 1 CrossLinc Remote K4345 1 Electrode Cable K2485 3 Tweco Style Cam Lock Adaptor plug for 2 0 cable K2946 1 FIGURE A 6 FIGURE A 7 Electrode Positive shown Electrode Positive shown ...

Page 16: ...If desired a remote can be plugged into the 6 pin connector for setting the voltage away from the Ranger The best spool gun operation is obtained with the Magnum Pro LX GT spool gun with mechanical gas flow trigger and Magnum Pro consumables The Magnum SG spool gun and Magnum PRO 100 SG spool gun are not supported K586 1 Deluxe Gas Regulator and hose kit Spool Gun with mechanical gas valve K3569 2...

Page 17: ...art of 2484 3 3 0 Weld cable with male and female connectors K2485 3 Work cable part of K2484 3 Work Clamp K910 2 Male connector K3416 90 K586 1 Deluxe Gas Regulator and hose kit Welding Gun Across the Arc Wire Feeder Male connector part of 2484 3 3 0 Weld cable with male and female connectors K2485 3 Work cable part of K2484 3 Work Clamp K910 2 Male connector K3416 90 CrossLinc Remote K4345 1 FIG...

Page 18: ...nd hose kit Foot Pedal K870 Work cable with clamp K2150 1 K586 1 Deluxe Gas Regulator and hose kit Air cooled TIG torch with gas valve 2 pc cable separate gas and power Air cooled TIG torch with gas valve 2 pc cable separate gas and power TIG Module K930 2 Foot Pedal K870 Work cable with clamp K2150 1 FIGURE A 12 FIGURE A 13 Electrode Negative shown Electrode Negative shown ...

Page 19: ...ITH HIGH FREQUENCY K586 1 Deluxe Gas Regulator and hose kit Square Wave TIG 200 K5126 1 PTA 17 TIG Torch included with K5126 1 115 VAC or 230 VAC Power cord included with K5126 1 Work cable and clamp included with K5126 1 Foot pedal included in K5126 1 FIGURE A 14 ...

Page 20: ...dard muffler included with this welder does not qualify as a spark arrester When required by local regulations a suitable spark arrester such as the Kxxx must be installed and properly maintained MACHINE GROUNDING Because this portable engine driven welder creates its own power it is not necessary to connect its frame to an earth ground unless the machine is connected to premises wiring home shop ...

Page 21: ...ed by momentary voltage fluctuations install a plug in surge suppressor on the receptacles feeding the equipment The Lincoln Electric Company is not responsible for any damage to electrical components improperly connected to this product Overload operation Never exceed the rated load when it is running continuously Before connecting and operating the Ranger calculate the electrical power in Watts ...

Page 22: ...haust outside Do not stack anything near the engine MOVING PARTS can injure Do not operate with doors open or guards off Stop engine before servicing Keep away from moving parts The serviceability of a product or structure utilizing the welding modes is and must be the sole responsibility of the builder user Many variables beyond the control of The Lincoln Electric Company affect the results obtai...

Page 23: ...ed Speed Moving Parts Temperature Arc Length Falling Equipment Positive Output 3 phase alternator Electric Shock Negative Output Direct current U0 Open Circuit Voltage SMAW welding Choke I2 Output Current GMAW FCAW welding Stop U2 Output Voltage GTAW welding Auto Idle X Duty Cycle Spool Gun High Idle Home Carbon Arc Gouging Start Remote Downhill Pipe welding Select Help Engine Scroll Back Set up F...

Page 24: ... a welding load or auxiliary power load is present the engine will operate at full speed 3600 rpm About 12 seconds after the load is removed the engine slows to idle speed 2500 rpm In AUTO idle the engine may switch from idle speed to high idle without a load being applied This keeps the engine operating at an optimum air fuel ratio and may occur when at high altitude and hot ambient temperatures ...

Page 25: ...lays additional information describing the function 4 BACK Goes back to the previous screen 5 KNOB rotate adjusts values push confirms the selected value or choice Note When Ranger 260MPX or 330MPX machines are first started they will return to the screen that was shown when the machine was turned off Ranger 260MPX Stick 35 to 260A Spool Gun 14 to 40V CV MIG 14 to 40V CV FCAW SS 14 to 40V TIG 25 t...

Page 26: ...appears when welding is not active It shows the amount of fuel on the left hand side the weld mode in the lower left hand corner the preset value in the middle and the weld output status in the upper right corner Once welding occurs the screen changes to show the actual amperage and voltage When welding stops the amperage and voltage numbers will flash for 7 seconds The display will then switch ba...

Page 27: ... To turn off Ready Set Weld select Manual Entry Press knob to select Electrode Type 6010 6013 Output OFF Manual Entry Next select the electrode diameter Press the knob to select Press knob to select Electrode Diameter 1 8 Output OFF 16 Ga Press knob to select 7018 1 8 Select the material thickness Press the knob to select Connect the electrode and work cables as shown in the diagram When complete ...

Page 28: ... connect the weld cables and sense lead per the CrossLinc device s instructions Select the desired weld mode with the Ranger When weld output is ON the CrossLinc device will automatically link to the Ranger The CrossLinc icon will appear on the screen to show active communication When CrossLinc is active the remote control is disabled Press knob for options Output ON Hot Start 7 Arc Force OFF 124 ...

Page 29: ... press the knob to enter the Options screen and select Remote Control Range Press knob to modify values Remote Control Range 10 22 Press knob for options Output ON Hot Start 7 Remote ON Arc Force OFF 124 A F E Press knob for options Output ON Hot Start 7 Remote ON Arc Force OFF 124 A F E Press knob to select Set MAXIMUM for Remote Control 30A 160A Rotate the knob to adjust the maximum value for th...

Page 30: ...e Rotate the knob to choose Pulse and then press the knob Adjust the pulse frequency from OFF to 2 5 Hz The voltage and wire feed speed values represent peak values The lower settings are automatically calculated based upon the Ready Set Weld entries B 9 OPERATION RANGER 260MPX 330MPX To activate synergic control press the knob for options when in the spool gun mode Rotate the knob to choose Syner...

Page 31: ...hosen as long as the trigger is pulled Welding stops when the time is exceeded even if the trigger remains pulled Release the trigger and pull again to make another weld Press knob to select Remote Control Range 10 22 Synergic Control Pulse Spot Time Press knob to select 1 0 second To activate spot time press the knob for options when in the spool gun mode Rotate the knob to choose Spot Time and t...

Page 32: ...less spatter PULSE SPOOL GUN Pulse welding with a spool gun helps to lower heat input and create an attractive weld Set the frequency of the pulsing to achieve the desired effect Slower pulsing results in larger stacked dimes while higher frequency helps to wet out the puddle When pulsing the preset wire feed speed and voltage are used for the peak values PULSE TIG Use pulse TIG welding to help mi...

Page 33: ...hted in red The top of the screen displays the number of hours remaining until service is required for the selected item The red yellow green bars for each item indicate how much time is left Green Normal operation Yellow Service is required soon Red Service is overdue After service has been performed on an item press and hold the knob for 5 second to reset the service interval timer FUEL CONSUMPT...

Page 34: ...ice Close the front service doors protecting the receptacles when operating the machine Do not test or reset the GFCI while at idle speed If the LED blinks stop using the GFCI receptacle and have it replaced by an authorized service center Long extension cords or cords with poor insulation may allow enough leakage current to trip the GFCI OVERLOAD OPERATION In the event that the combined weld auxi...

Page 35: ...uminates when power is applied to the 120 VAC duplexes 2 50 amp circuit breaker 3 20 amp circuit breaker Protects the GFCI and 2 120 VAC duplexes from overload If the circuit breaker opens the receptacles will not work Press to reset If it continues to remain open contact an authorized Lincoln service shop 4 120 VAC duplex The 120 VAC duplex receptacles should only be used with three wire grounded...

Page 36: ...the machine to a premises or residential system The installation must comply with the National Electrical Code and all other applicable electrical codes The premises must be isolated and no feedback into the utility system can occur Certain state and local laws require the premises to be isolated before the generator is linked to the premises Check your state and local requirements A double pole d...

Page 37: ...m Imperial default or metric units Imperial units show dimensions in inches and fractions Metric units show dimension in millimeters Restore Factory Settings Restoring factory settings resets all weld modes to original values resets the remote control values clears the Ready Set Weld settings clears the security PINs resets calibration of the spool gun sets the language to English and units to Imp...

Page 38: ... when one person starts the Ranger at the beginning of the day and other people weld with the machine throughout the day The time delay allows the machine to be turned off and restarted during the specified period without requiring a PIN entry Press knob to select 3 hour delay Operator PIN Enter the new PIN Done Press knob to select 8 1 2 3 Operator PIN Enter 0000 to clear the PIN Enter the curren...

Page 39: ...al Default Alert Time Alert time Range Oil and Oil Filter 100 hours 10 hours 1 50 hours Air Filter 100 hours 10 hours 1 50 hours Spark Plug 500 hours 50 hours 5 250 hours Fuel Filter 200 hours 20 hours 2 100 hours Brushes 1000 hours 100 hours 10 500 hours Service Intervals hours Press knob to select Oil 10 10 50 20 100 Brushes Air Filter Spark Plug Fuel Filter Service Intervals hours Press knob to...

Page 40: ... different time zones or when Daylight Savings starts and ends Rotate the knob to select AM or PM and then press the knob 12 48 AM PM Press knob to continue Rotate the knob to adjust the minutes and then press the knob 12 48 AM PM Press knob to continue Rotate the knob to adjust the hours and then press the knob 12 48 AM PM Press knob to continue ...

Page 41: ...eed wire out of the spool gun for several seconds Press the knob to start the wire feeding Press knob to continue Caution Wire will feed out of spool gun during calibration To calibrate a spool gun start by loading the desired wire into the spool gun Feed wire out of the gun and then trim it flush with the contact tip Press the knob to continue Press knob to continue Load wire into the spool gun T...

Page 42: ...tivated the fuel pump is turned off The Ranger will run for approximately a minute until the remaining gas in the carburetor is used up The Ranger is then ready to turn off Fuel purge in process Press knob to continue If a machine is stored for a long period of time gasoline inside the carburetor breaks down and may clog the fuel passages Fuel purge uses up th gasoline in the carburetor keeping th...

Page 43: ...engine maintenance hour tracking functions will not increment Extended operation in the demo mode may drain the battery Use an appropriately sized listed battery charger when demo mode is being used for long periods of time To configure the Ranger for demo mode 1 Disconnect the 6 pin engine harness to prevent the engine from cranking 2 Turn the Stop Auto Idle High Idle Start switch to Auto Idle 3 ...

Page 44: ...IG Parts kit Trailers and Undercarriages K2635 1 Small two wheel road trailer with Duo Hitch K2639 1 Fender and light kit K2640 1 Cable Rack K3589 1 Factory Undercarriage K3590 1 All terrain Undercarriage K3591 1 Mounting Bracket and Mounting Band Kit K3592 1 Gas Bottle Kit Accessories K586 1 Deluxe Adjustable Gas Regulator and Hose Kit Spark arrestor K802N Power Plug Kit K3588 1 Ranger Cover K214...

Page 45: ...e 5 to 104F 20 C to 40 C See the Engine Owner s Manual for more specific information on oil viscosity recommendations Wash hands with soap and water after handling oil Dispose of used oil in a manner compatible with the environment Do not throw used oil into the trash pour it on the ground or down a drain AIR FILTER CHANGE Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner...

Page 46: ...RGER remove battery from welder by disconnecting negative cable first then positive cable and battery clamp When reinstalling connect Negative cable last Keep well ventilated USING A BOOSTER connect positive lead to battery first then connect negative lead to negative battery lead at engine foot BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin Wear gloves and eye protection and be careful when working near bat...

Page 47: ...afety and to avoid Electric Shock please observe all safety notes and precautions It is normal for the brushes and slip rings to wear and darken slightly Inspect the brushes every 3 months or 200 hours whichever comes first WARNING WARNING To replace the brush for code 12646 and codes 13011 and higher 1 Shut off power to the machine 2 Using a T 30 Torx bit remove the 8 screws securing the case bac...

Page 48: ...art number Part of K3494 1 Service Kit Oil and Oil Filter 5 hours for first oil change 2 0 qts 10W 30 for general use 5F to 104F 20 C to 40 C Y 100 hours Kohler 12 050 01 Oil Filter Air Filter 100 hours Kohler 24 083 03 Air Filter Element Y Kohler 24 083 02 Air Filter Pre Cleaner Spark Plug 500 hours Champion RC12YC 030 gap Y Fuel Filter 200 hours Kohler 24 050 13 Y Brushes 1000 hours Lincoln G908...

Page 49: ...hroughout this manual This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair possible machine malfunctions Simply follow the three step procedure listed below Step 1 LOCATE PROBLEM SYMPTOM Look under the column labeled PROBLEM SYMPTOMS This column describes possible symptoms that the machine may exhibit Find the listing that best describes the symptom that the machine is exhibiting S...

Page 50: ...commended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility 2 Inspect for loose or corroded battery terminals 3 Battery circuit circuit breaker CB4 has tripped 4 Faulty starter motor 5 Check starter terminals for loose or missing wires 6 Check start switch wires for positive connection Engine will crank but not s...

Page 51: ...ed Field Service Facility 2 Verify the work connection is tight and attached to clean base metal 3 The duty cycle of the machine was exceeded and the machine overheated Allow the machine to cool inspect alternator brushes verify voltage feedback wiring to the pc board 4 Faulty pc board No output control at the front panel 1 Verify the remote control is not turned on Remote ON appears on the bottom...

Page 52: ...8 BATT BATTERY CHARGE SWITCH PART OF CHARGE CONNECTOR J2 26 J2 9 210A J2 34 J2 35 J1 17 J1 18 LED 1 STATUS LED LED 2 CHOPPER BUS VOLTAGE LED 3 CHOPPER ACTIVE LED 4 PWM SIGNAL LED 7 FIELD FLASHING LED 8 FIELD BUILD UP 50A 120 240V J100 3B 6D R CLEVELAND OHIO U S A G9203PRINT C ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537 RANGER 260MPX 330MPX WIRING DIAGRAM K3458 1 K3459 1 LINE LOAD GFCI 20A SILVER J102 120V RED GR...

Page 53: ...57 2 11 50 292 1 35 95 913 1 20 06 509 5 32 75 831 7 22 30 566 4 16 50 419 1 TRUCK UNDERCARRIAGE MOUNTING HOLES 10 00 254 0 10 00 254 0 3 23 82 0 CENTER OF GRAVITY 11 39 289 4 2 13 54 2 1 75 44 4 50 12 8 F 2 DIMENSION PRINT RANGER 260MPX 330MPX ...

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Page 56: ...parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing l Insulate yourself from work and ground l No toque las partes o los electrodos bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja da l Aislese del trabajo y de la tierra l Ne laissez ni la peau ni des vête ments mouillés entrer en contact avec des pièces sous tension l Isolez vous du travail et de la terre l Berühren Sie keine stromführenden Teile oder Elektroden mit ...

Page 57: ... und Entlüftung des Arbeitsplatzes l Mantenha seu rosto da fumaça l Use ventilação e exhaustão para remover fumo da zona respiratória l Turn power off before servicing l Desconectar el cable de ali mentación de poder de la máquina antes de iniciar cualquier servicio l Débranchez le courant avant l entre tien l Strom vor Wartungsarbeiten abschalten Netzstrom völlig öff nen Maschine anhalten l Não o...

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