MAINTENANCE
ENGINE ADJUSTMENT
Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a Lincoln Service
Center or an authorized Field Service Shop.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
To access the battery, remove the battery tray from the front of the
machine with 3/8” nut driver or flat head screw driver. Pull the tray
out of machine far enough to disconnect the negative and then
positive battery cables. The tray can then be tilted and lifted to
remove the entire tray and battery from the machine for easy service.
GASES FROM 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 discon-
necting 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 battery.
• Follow instructions printed on battery.
CLEANING THE BATTERY
Keep the battery clean by wiping it with a damp cloth when dirty. If
the terminals appear corroded, disconnect the battery cables and
wash the terminals with an ammonia solution or a solution of 1/4
pound (0.1113 kg) of baking soda and 1 quart (0.9461) of water. Be
sure the battery vent plugs (if equipped) are tight so that none of the
solution enters the cells.
After cleaning, flush the outside of the battery, the battery
compartment, and surrounding areas with clear water. Coat the
battery terminals lightly with petroleum jelly or a non-conductive
grease to retard corrosion.
Keep the battery clean and dry. Moisture accumulation on the battery
can lead to more rapid discharge and early battery failure.
CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
If battery cells are low, fill them to the neck of the filler hole with
distilled water and recharge. If one cell is low, check for leaks.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
When you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise connect battery cables
to the battery, be sure the polarity is correct. Improper polarity can
damage the charging circuit. The CROSS COUNTRY 300 positive (+)
battery terminal has a red terminal cover.
If you need to charge the battery with an external charger, disconnect
the negative cable first, then the positive cable before you attach the
charger leads. After the battery is charged, reconnect the positive
battery cable first and the negative cable last. Failure to do so can
result in damage to the internal charger components.
Follow the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer for proper
charger settings and charging time.
SERVICING OPTIONAL SPARK ARRESTOR
Clean every 100 hours.
WARNING
CROSS COUNTRY 300
D-5
OVERSPEED IS HAZARDOUS
The maximum allowable high idle speed for
this machine is 1890 RPM no load. Do NOT
tamper with governor components or setting
or make any other adjustments to increase
the maximum speed. Severe personal injury
and damage to the machine can result if
operated at speeds above maximum.
