Lincoln Electric 4000 manual HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide

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HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING

Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.

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This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair possible machine malfunctions. Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below.

Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM).

Look under the column labeled “PROBLEM (SYMP- TOMS)”. This column describes possible symptoms that the machine may exhibit. Find the listing that best describes the symptom that the machine is exhibiting.

Step 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE.

The second column labeled “POSSIBLE CAUSE” lists the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom.

Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause, generally it states to contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.

If you do not understand or are unable to perform the Recommended Course of Action safely, contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

POWER-ARC 4000

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Contents POWER-ARC California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionPrécautions DE Sûreté On-Line Product Registration Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyMaster Table of Contents for ALL Sections Technical Specifications POWER-ARC InstallationLocation and Ventilation Safety PrecautionsStoring Engine Exhaust can killPRE-OPERATION Engine Service Muffler Deflector Power-Arc 4000 Typical Fuel ConsumptionSpark Arrester 8 HP Carb. Certified 9 HP Honda 9 HP Kool Bore PlusCable Size and Length Electrical Output ConnectionsWelding Cable Connections Cable Installation Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesMachine Grounding Plugs and HAND-HELD EquipmentCircuit Breakers Premises WiringType Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Table A.2 Electrical Device USE with the POWER-ARCOperation Safety InstructionsOperating Instructions General DescriptionDesign Features Advantages Operational Features and ControlsRecommended Applications Welding CapabilityGENERATOR/WELDER Controls Controls and SettingsGasoline Engine Controls Starting the Engine Engine OperationBefore Starting the Engine BREAK-IN Period Stopping the EngineRunning the Engine General Information Generator OperationTable B.3 Generator Power Applications Control Function / Operation Current Control Dial Welding OperationWelding Guidelines Material Thickness Electrode Type Size SettingStick Welding Welding arc What Happens in the Arc?Correct Welding Speed Correct Welding Position Correct Arc LengthCorrect Way to Strike An Arc Types of Welds Common MetalsUse the following Do the followingFillet Welds PenetrationMultiple Pass Welds Welding in the Vertical PositionVertical-Down Welding Vertical-Up WeldingOverhead Welding How to Hardface the Sharp Edge Metal to Ground WearWelding Sheet Metal Hardfacing To Reduce WearCast Iron Plate Preparation Welding Cast IronOut-of-Position Group AWS E6011 Selecting ElectrodesHigh-Speed Group AWS E6013 Low Hydrogen Group Stable-Arc E7018Lincoln Electric Accessories AccessoriesOPTIONS/ACCESSORIES Routine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Engine AdjustmentsFigure D.2 Clean Rotating SCREEN/FINGER GUARD/DEBRIS Guard Honda Table D.1 Engine Maintenance PartsPart Figure D.5. Brush Removal and Replacement GENERATOR/WELDER MaintenanceFigure D.6. Major Component Locations HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingPossible Areas SymptomsTroubleshooting Engine requires service to head, head gasket, and/or valves Diagrams Wiring Diagram Power ARC 4000 Codes 10671 4000 POWER-ARC POWER-ARC Precaucion Warnung