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14. Idler Switch: Has two positions as follows:
1) In the HIGH position, the engine runs at the
high idle speed controlled by the engine
governor.
2) In the AUTO position, the idler operates as
follows:
When switched from HIGH to AUTO or after
starting the engine, the engine will operate at
full speed for approximately 12 seconds and
then go to low idle speed.
When the electrode touches the work or power
drawn for lights or tools (approximately 100W
minimum), the engine accelerates and operates
at full speed.
When welding ceases or the AC power load is
turned off, a fixed time delay of approximately
12 seconds starts. If the welding or AC power
load is not restarted before the end of the time
delay, the idler reduces the engine speed to low
idle speed.
The engine will automatically return to high idle
speed when there is welding load or AC power
load reapplied.
15. Electric Fuel Gauge: Provides accurate, reliable
indication of how much fuel is in the tank.
16. Engine Hour Meter: Displays the total time that the
engine has been running. This meter is useful for
scheduling prescribed maintenance.
17. Engine Protection Light: A warning indicator light
for Low Oil Pressure and/or Coolant Over
Temperature. The light is off when the systems are
functioning properly. The light turns on when the
RUN-STOP switch is in the “ON” position prior to
starting the engine. If the Engine Protection or
Battery Charging Lights do “not” turn off shortly after
starting the engine shut off the engine immediately
and determine the cause.
Starting the Engine
1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power
receptacles.
2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO.
3. Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.
4. Press Glow Plug Button and hold 5 to 10 seconds.
5. Press and hold both the “Glow Plug” Button and
START button together until the engine starts or for
up to 10 seconds.
6. Release the engine START button immediately
when the engine starts.
7. Release the glow plug button after the Engine
Protection Light turns off or after an additional 5
seconds maximum.
8. The engine will run at high idle speed for
approximately 12 seconds and then drop to low idle
speed. Allow the engine to warm up at low idle for
several minutes before applying a load and/or
switching to high idle. Allow a longer warm up time
in cold weather.
Note
: If the unit fails to start repeat step 4 through step 7
after waiting 30 seconds
WARNING
Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously
for more than 20 seconds.
Do not push the START button while the engine is
running because this can damage the ring gear
and/or the starter motor.
If the Engine Protection or Battery Charging Lights
do “not” turn off shortly after starting the engine shut
off the engine immediately and determine the
cause.
Note
: When starting a RANGER® 305D (CE) for the
first time, or after and extended period of time of not
operating, it will take longer than normal because the
fuel pump has to fill the fuel system.
Stopping the Engine
Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and allow
the engine to run at low idle speed for a few minutes to
cool the engine.
STOP
the engine by placing the RUN-STOP switch in
the STOP position.
Note
: A fuel shut off valve is located on the fuel pre-
filter. Turn on Fuel shut-off valve on the fuel pre-filter.
TYPICAL RANGER® 305D (CE) FUEL
CONSUMPTION
Kubota
D722
Liters/Hr
Running time for
45 Liters/hours
Low Idle - No Load
2200 R.P.M.
.92 49.38
High Idle - No Load
3100 R.P.M.
1.62 28.07
DC Weld Output
250A @ 30V
3.42 13.30
DC Weld Output
225A @ 25V
2.92 15.55
8000 Watts,
3 Phase
3.35 13.54
5000 Watts,
3 Phase
2.65 17.12
3000 Watts,
3 Phase
2.19 20.78
Welder Operation
Duty Cycle
Duty Cycle is the percentage of time the load is being
applied in a 10-minute period. For example a 60% duty
cycle, represents 6 minutes of load and 4 minutes of no
load in a 10-minute period.
The RANGER® 305D (CE) can be used with a broad
range of DC stick electrodes. The MODE switch
provides two stick welding settings as follows:
CONSTANT CURRENT (CC-STICK) Welding
The CC-STICK position of the MODE switch is designed
for horizontal and vertical-up welding with all types of
electrodes, especially low hydrogen.
The OUTPUT CONTROL dial adjusts the full output
range for stick welding.
