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IM843-C
®
November, 2008
CLASSIC 300D KUBOTA
For Machines with Code Numbers 11112, 11113, 11243, 11244, 11413, 11414, 11474, 11475
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding equipment
is designed and built with safety
in mind. However, your overall
safety can be increased by
proper installation ... and
thoughtful operation on your
part. DO NOT INSTALL,
OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT
READING THIS MANUAL AND
THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CONTAINED THROUGHOUT.
And, most importantly, think
before
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i i SAFETY WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents The engine exhaust from this product contains are known to the State of California to cause can- chemicals known to the State of California to cause cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The Above For Diesel Engines The Above For Gasoline Engines ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY
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ii ii SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover kill. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits the rays of the arc when welding or observing are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands. 4.b. Us
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iii iii SAFETY CYLINDER may explode WELDING and CUTTING SPARKS can if damaged. cause fire or explosion. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. containing the correct shielding gas for the If this is not possible, cover them to prevent process used and properly operating the welding sparks from starting a fire. regulators designed for the gas and Remember that welding sparks and hot pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for mat
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iv iv SAFETY 5. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ soudage. Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les zones où lʼon pique le laitier. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- prévenir tout risque dʼincendie dû aux étincelles
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v v for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product Thank You ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equip- ment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask Linco
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vi TABLE OF CONTENTS vi Page Installation .......................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications ........................................................................................A-1 General Description...............................................................................................A-2 Design Features ............................................................................................
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A-1 A-1 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - CLASSIC 300D KUBOTA INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE Make/Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Starting Capacities System 4 Cylinder 4 Cycle 134.1 cu. in 12VDC battery Fuel: 15 gal. Naturally Aspirated (2.2 ltrs) (Group 24, 650 57 L Kubota Water-Cooled High Idle 1800 cold crank amps) V2203M Diesel Engine Low Idle 1400 Bore x Stroke 1.4 KW Starter Oil: 8.0 Qts. Cast Iron Cylinder, Full Load 1800 40 A. Alternator 7.6 L Block/Crankcase 3.43” x 3.64” w
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION Engine Idler - The Classic 300D is equipped with an GENERAL DESCRIPTION electronic automatic engine idler. It automatically increases and decreases engine speed when start- ® The CLASSIC 300D KUBOTA is a heavy duty, ing and stopping welding or using auxiliary engine driven, DC arc welding power source, capable power. A built-in time delay permits changing elec- of providing constant current output for stick welding trodes before the engine slows to its low idle speed. or
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A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION PRE-OPERATION INSTALLATION CAUTION DO NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES. WARNING Where there is a combustible surface directly under sta- Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have tionary or fixed electrical equipment, the surface shall thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs manual sup- be covered with a steel plate at least .06”(1.6mm) thick, plied with your welder. It includes important safety pre- cautions, detailed engine starting, operating and main-
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION TRAILER (See Optional Features) RECOMMENDED COPPER CABLE SIZES Cables Sizes for Combined Length If the user adapts a non-Lincoln trailer, the user must of Electrode Plus Work Cable assume responsibility that the method of attachment Amps Duty Cycle Up to 200ft.(61m) 200 to 250ft. and usage does not result in a safety hazard nor dam- (61 to 76m) age the welding equipment. Some of the factors to be 250 100% 1 1/0 considered are as follows: 1. Design capacity
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION Battery Charging WARNING GASES FROM BATTERY can explode. • Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away. BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin. • Wear gloves and eye protection and be careful when boosting, charging or working near battery. To prevent EXPLOSION when: a) Installing a new battery - disconnect the negative cable from the old battery first and connect the negative cable to the new battery last. b) Connecting a battery charger - remove the battery from the we
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B-1 B-1 OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING: ENGINE OPERATION With a fully charged battery and the proper weight oil, WARNING the engine should start satisfactorily even down to Do not attempt to use this equipment until you about -5°F (-20°C), it maybe desirable to install cold- have thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs starting aides. manual supplied with your welder. It includes important safety precautions, detailed engine Note: Extreme cold weather staring may require starting, operating
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B-2 B-2 OPERATION DUTY CYCLE Larger machines with a capacity of 350 amperes and higher, which are operated at low or no-load condi- The NEMA output rating of the CLASSIC 300D KUB- tions for extended periods of time are especially sus- OTA is 300 amperes at 32 arc volts on a 60% duty ceptible to the conditions described above. To cycle (consult Specifications in this manual for alter- accomplish successful engine break-in, most diesel- nate ratings). Duty cycle is based on a ten minute powered e
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B-3 B-3 OPERATION IDLER OPERATION The AC auxiliary power, supplied as a standard, has a rating of 3.0 kVA of 115/230 VAC (60 hertz). Start the engine with the “Idler” switch in the “High” position. Allow it to run at high idle speed for several With the 3.0 kVA, 115/230 VAC auxiliary power, one minutes to warm the engine. See Specifications for 115V duplex and one 230V duplex, grounding type operating speeds. receptacle are provided. The circuit is protected with circuit breakers. The idler is
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C-1 C-1 ACCESSORIES Remote Control Kit (K924-5) - Contains remote OPTIONAL FEATURES (Field Installed) control rheostat and 100 ft. (30.5 m) cable for adjust- ing the OCV at the welding site. (For Codes 10911 GENERAL OPTIONS and above.) Remote Control Kit (K2464-1) - Contains remote WARNING control rheostat (for adjusting the CC “STICK” OCV), and 100ft.(30.5m) cable. (See Wiring/Connection Pipe Thawing with an arc welder can cause fire, Diagram Section F) explosion, damage to electric wir
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C-2 C-2 ACCESSORIES WIRE FEED OPTIONS Magnum Spool Gun (K487-25)-Hand held semiauto- matic wire feeder requires SG Control Module. 25 ft. Wire Feed Module (K623-1) - Provides constant (7.6m)length. voltage (CV) output with improved arc stability for SG Control Module (K488) (For Magnum Spool Innershield welding. Excellent for MIG welding. Gun) -The interface between the power source and Recommended wire feeders are the LN-7, LN-23P the spool gun. Provides control of wire speed and gas and LN-25
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D-1 D-1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 4. Follow the engine service schedule in this manual and the detailed maintenance and troubleshooting in WARNING the engine manufacturerʼs manual. Have qualified personnel do the maintenance COOLING SYSTEM work. Turn the engine off before working inside the machine. In some cases, it may be neces- The CLASSIC 300D KUBOTA is equipped with a sary to remove safety guards to perform pressure radiator. Keep the radiator cap tight to pre- required maintenance. Remove gu
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D-2 D-2 MAINTENANCE Replace brushes when they wear within 1/4”(3.5mm) PURGING AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM of the pigtail. A complete set of replacement brushes (KUBOTA V2203M ENGINE) should be kept on hand. Lincoln brushes have a curved face to fit the commutator. Have an experi- WARNING enced maintenance man seat these brushes by lightly stoning the commutator as the armature rotates at full Keep fuel clear of open flames or arcs, allow speed until contact is made across the full face of the engine
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D-3 D-3 MAINTENANCE ENGINE SERVICE EVERY DAY OR EVERY 8 HOURS FIRST SERVICE (50 HOURS) EVERY 100 HOURS OR 3 MONTHS EVERY 150 HOURS OR 4 MONTHS EVERY 30O HOURS OR 9 MONTHS EVERY 400 HOURS OR 12 MONTHS EVERY 500 HOURS OR 15 MONTHS EVERY 600 HOURS OR 18 MONTHS ENGINE SERVICE (NOTE 2) MAINTENANCE ITEM TYPE OR QUANTITY I Coolant level I Concentration of antifreeze 50/50 Water/Ethylene Glycol R Coolant (NOTE 3) 9.5 qrts., 9.0L I Engine oil level (NOTE 1) R R Engine oil (NOTE 1 & 3) 8.0 qrts., 7.6L (in
