Lincoln Electric IM663 RED-D-ARC D300K 3+3 - Manual (Page 13)

B-1 OPERATION
D300K 3+3
B-1
ENGINE OPERATION
Operate the welder with the doors closed. Leaving
the doors open changes the designed air flow and can
cause overheating.
Starting the D300K 3+3 with Kubota
Diesel Engine
Refer to the Welder Nameplate for starting instruc-
tions.
The D300K 3+3ʼs engine is equipped with GLOW
PLUGS. The GLOW PLUGS should always be used
to help start Kubota diesel engines. Follow the table
below for approximate GLOW PLUG on times to be
used prior to attempted starting:
For Code 10567
Temperature GLOW PLUGS ON time
Above 32ºF (0ºC) 15 sec.
32ºF to -13ºF (0ºC to -25ºC) 30 sec.
Below -13ºF (-25ºC) 45 sec.
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you
have thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs
manual supplied with your welder. It includes
important safety precautions, detailed engine
starting, operating and maintenance instructions,
and parts lists.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts.
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See additional warning information at the
front of this operatorʼs manual.
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WARNING
For Codes 10956, 11214, 11488, 11549, 12186
Temperature GLOW PLUGS ON time
Above 32ºF (0ºC) 3.0 sec.
Below 5ºF (-15ºC) 5.0 sec.
Note: Extreme cold weather starting may require
longer glow plug operation as well as engine oil and
coolant heating (using a block heater).
Under NO conditions should ether or other
starting fluids be used!
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Stopping the Engine
1. Pull the “STOP” knob out and hold it out until the
engine stops completely.
At the end of each dayʼs welding, check the crankcase
oil level, drain accumulated dirt and water from the
sediment bowl under the fuel tank for Codes 10956
and below and refill the fuel tank to minimize moisture
condensation in the tank. Also, running out of fuel
tends to draw dirt into the fuel system.
When hauling the welder between job sites, close the
fuel feed valve beneath the fuel tank for Codes 11214,
11488, 11549 and 12186.
If the fuel supply is cut off or runs out while the fuel
pump is operating, air may be entrapped in the fuel
distribution system. If this happens, bleeding of the
fuel system may be necessary. Use qualified person-
nel to do this per the instructions in the MAINTE-
NANCE section of this manual.
WARNING