Lincoln Electric 4000 manual Troubleshooting

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E-3		TROUBLESHOOTING	E-3

	Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

	PROBLEMS	POSSIBLE AREAS OF	RECOMMENDED
	(SYMPTOMS)	MISADJUSTMENT(S)	COURSE OF ACTION

PROBLEMS

Unit will weld but low or no generator power is available.

1.Circuit breaker open.

2.Loose or open connection with elec- trical plug-in component.

3.Current control dial not at “125”.

4.No open circuit voltage at receptacle. Open lead in receptacle circuit.

5.No open circuit voltage at receptacle. Bad receptacle.

6.Rheostat (R1) lead broke.

Engine runs erratically or stops running. 1. Engine is not fully warmed-up and engine choke is in the fully open (RUN) position.

2. Engine requires service to head, car- buretor, filters, oil, spark plug and/or gas.

If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists,

Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.

Engine sputters but will not start.

1.Bad gas, bad filter, air cleaner, spark plug, and/or breather.

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 InstallationEngine Exhaust can kill Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation StoringPRE-OPERATION Engine Service 8 HP Carb. Certified 9 HP Honda 9 HP Kool Bore Plus Power-Arc 4000 Typical Fuel ConsumptionMuffler Deflector Spark ArresterWelding Cable Connections Electrical Output ConnectionsCable Size and Length Plugs and HAND-HELD Equipment Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesCable Installation Machine GroundingCircuit Breakers Premises WiringType Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Table A.2 Electrical Device USE with the POWER-ARCGeneral Description Safety InstructionsOperation Operating InstructionsWelding Capability Operational Features and ControlsDesign Features Advantages Recommended ApplicationsGENERATOR/WELDER Controls Controls and SettingsGasoline Engine Controls Before Starting the Engine Engine OperationStarting the Engine Running the Engine Stopping the EngineBREAK-IN Period 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 Way to Strike An Arc Correct Welding Position Correct Arc LengthCorrect Welding Speed Do the following Common MetalsTypes of Welds Use the followingWelding in the Vertical Position PenetrationFillet Welds Multiple Pass WeldsVertical-Down Welding Vertical-Up WeldingHardfacing To Reduce Wear How to Hardface the Sharp Edge Metal to Ground WearOverhead Welding Welding Sheet MetalCast Iron Plate Preparation Welding Cast IronLow Hydrogen Group Stable-Arc E7018 Selecting ElectrodesOut-of-Position Group AWS E6011 High-Speed Group AWS E6013OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES AccessoriesLincoln Electric Accessories Engine Adjustments MaintenanceRoutine and Periodic Maintenance Engine MaintenanceFigure D.2 Clean Rotating SCREEN/FINGER GUARD/DEBRIS Guard Part Table D.1 Engine Maintenance PartsHonda 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