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Service / Parts
Welding Instructions
When doing repair welding on your unit take precaution attaching your ground to
the component being repaired. This will reduce the chance of arcing through a
bearing, cylinder, etc., damaging the component. Paint should be removed from
the surface to be used as the “ground” (earth).
Use necessary precaution when welding around fuel tanks, oil reservoir, batteries,
tubing and pressure systems.
When welding close to glass, cylinder rods, or any polished surface, provide adequate
protection from splatter.
Never weld when the engine is running. Always disconnect the battery cables and
applicable grounds before welding.
Do not weld on wet surfaces since this will cause hydrogen embrittlement of the weld.
Always have a fire extinguisher on hand in case of fire. Adequate ventilation and
dry area are necessary. Protective clothing should be used and all persons in the
welding area should have protection for their eyes. Follow instructions for welding
and cutting on paint.
AWS CLASS E7018
Low hydrogenrod for normal repairs on low alloy to medium carbon steel. All position welding, good
penetration, and crack resisting up to 80,000 yield. Also suitable for repair of previous intershield welds.
AWS CLASS E11018G
Low hydrogen rod for repair on high strength alloy steel such as T-1, 80,000 to 100,000 yield. All position
welding, good penetration, and high tensile stength up to 110,000.
NOTE:
Low hydrogen rod E7018 must be used within four (4) hours upon removal from a freshly
opened container or from a storage oven.
Low hydrogen rod E11018G must be used within 1/ 2 hour upon removal from its container or from
a storage oven.