OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all plugs connected to the AC power receptacles.
2. Set IDLER switch to AUTO.
3. Press Glow Plug Button and hold 15 to 20 seconds.
4. Set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN.
5. Press START button until the engine starts or for up to 10
seconds. Continue to hold the glow plug button for up to an
additional 10 seconds.
6. Release the engine START button immediately when the
engine starts.
7. 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 turn run/stop switch to off and
repeat step 3 through step 7 after waiting 30 seconds.
• 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.
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NOTE
: When starting for the first time, or after and extended period of
time of not operating, it will take longer than normal to start
because the fuel pump has to fill the fuel system. For best results,
bleed the fuel system as indicated in Maintenance Section of this
manual.
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.
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.
ELECTRODE INFORMATION
The CROSS COUNTRY 300 can be used with a broad range of
DC stick electrodes.
For any electrode the procedures should be kept within the
rating of the machine. For information on electrodes and their
proper application see (www.lincolnelectric.com) or the
appropriate Lincoln publication.
CAUTION
CROSS COUNTRY 300
TYPICAL CROSS COUNTRY 300 FUEL CONSUMPTION
Kubota V1505
Gal./Hr (Liters/Hr)
.29 (1.10)
.40 (1.52)
.66 (2.50)
.87 (3.30)
1.17 (4.41)
1.10 (4.15)
.89 (3.36)
.73 (2.75)
.56 (2.14)
Running Time for
11 gallons - (Hours)
37.9
27.5
16.7
12.6
9.4
10.0
12.3
15.0
19.6
Low Idle - No Load 1350 R.P.M. (Kubota)
High Idle - No Load 1890 R.P.M. (Kubota)
Stick Weld Output 150 Amps @ 20 Volts
Stick Weld Output 250 Amps @ 24 Volts
Stick Weld Output 300 Amps @ 32 Volts
10,000 Watts
7,500 Watts
5,000 Watts
2,500 Watts
NOTE: This data is for reference only. Fuel consumption is approximate and can be influenced by many factors,
including engine maintenance, environmental conditions and fuel quality.
TABLE B.3
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