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INSTALLATION
CROSS COUNTRY 300
PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE
READ the engine operating and maintenance instructions
supplied with this machine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before fueling
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Fill fuel tank at a moderate rate and do not overfill.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear before
starting engine.
• Keep sparks and flame away from tank.
OIL
The CROSS COUNTRY 300 is shipped with the engine crankcase filled
with high quality SAE 10W-30 Oil that meets classification CG-4 or
CH-4 for diesel engines. Check the oil level before
starting the engine. If it is not up to the full mark on the dip stick, add
oil as required. Check the oil level every four hours of
running time during the first 50 running hours. Refer to the
engine Operator’s Manual for specific oil recommendations and
break-in information. The oil change interval is dependent on the
quality of the oil and the operating environment. Refer to the
Engine Operator’s Manual for more details on the proper service and
maintenance intervals.
FUEL
DIESEL FUEL ONLY-
Low sulphur fuel or ultra low sulphur fuel
in U.S.A. and Canada.
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. The
capacity of the tank is 11.6 gals. (44 ltrs).
When the yellow light of the fuel gauge is
illuminated there is 1.2 gallons of fuel
remaining. When the red fuel pump light
starts to blink there is .25 gallon of reserve
fuel remaining.
NOTE: The fuel shut off valve should be in the closed
position when the welder is not used for extended
periods of time.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Air to cool the engine is drawn in the front and side. It is
exhausted through radiator and case back. It is important
that the intake and exhaust air is not restricted. Allow a
minimum clearance of 1ft. (0.6m) from the case back and
16in.(406mm) from either side of the base to a vertical
surface.
BATTERY CONNECTION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn
skin and damage eyes.
The CROSS COUNTRY 300 is shipped with the negative battery cable
disconnected. Make certain that the RUN-STOP switch is in the STOP
position. Remove the two screws from the battery tray using a
screwdriver or a 3/8" socket. Attach the negative battery cable to the
negative battery terminal and tighten using a 1/2" socket or wrench.
NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged battery; if
unused for several months, the battery may require a booster charge.
Be careful to charge the battery with the correct polarity. (See Battery
in “Maintenance Section”)
SPARK ARRESTER
Some federal, state or local laws may require that gasoline or diesel
engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters when they are
operated in certain locations where unarrested sparks may present a
fire hazard. The standard muffler included with this welder does not
qualify as a spark arrester. When required by local regulations, a
suitable spark arrester, such as the K1898-1 must be installed and
properly maintained.
An incorrect spark arrestor may lead to damage to the
engine or adversely affect performance.
REMOTE CONTROL
The CROSS COUNTRY 300 is equipped with a 6-pin connector. When
in the CV-WIRE mode and when a remote control is connected to the
6-pin Connector, the auto-sensing circuit automatically switches the
OUTPUT control from control at the welder to remote control.
When in the STICK and TIG mode and when a remote control is
connected to the 6-Pin connector, the output control is used to set the
maximum and minimum current range of the remote when using a
K4268-1.
EXAMPLE: When the OUTPUT CONTROL on the welder is set to 200
amps the current range on the remote control will be Min.-200 amps,
rather than the full Min.-Max. amps. Any current range that is less
than the full range provides finer current resolution for more fine
tuning of the output. The low-end set point knob allows the min. value
to be increased to improve the adjustment resolution of the remote.
By adjusting the low end set point to 80 amps for example, the range
of the remote will now be 80-200 amps.
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