Lincoln Electric IM660 RANGER 200 - Manual (Page 17)

B-2 OPERATION B-2
RANGER 200
WELDING CONTROLS
1. OUTPUT CONTROL: The OUTPUT dial pro-
vides continuous control of the welding current.
2. THERMAL SHUTDOWN INDICATOR
LIGHT: I
ndicates that the welding output is shut off
because of blocked airflow or the welding current
exceeded the rating of the machine
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3. WELD OUTPUT TERMINALS WITH
FLANGE NUT:
Provides a connection point for the
electrode and work cables.
4. GROUND STUD: Provides a connection point
for connecting the machine case to earth ground for
the safest grounding procedure.
ENGINE CONTROLS
5. RUN/STOP SWITCH: RUN position energizes
the engine prior to starting. STOP position stops the
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engine. The oil pressure interlock switch prevents
battery drain if the switch is left in the RUN position
and the engine is not operating.
6. CHOKE: When pulled out, it closes the choke
valve on the engine carburetor for quick starting.
7. START: PUSH BUTTON - Energizes the starter
motor to crank the engine.
8. 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 fol-
lows:
A. When switched from HIGH to AUTO or after start-
ing the engine, the engine will operate at full speed
for approximately 12 seconds and then go to low
idle speed.