Lincoln Electric IM10074 manual Engine requires service to head, head gasket, and/or valves

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E-4		TROUbLESHOOTING	E-4

	Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

	PRObLEMS	POSSIbLE	RECOMMENDED
	(SYMPTOMS)	CAUSE	COURSE OF ACTION

PRObLEMS

Engine will not start.

1.Spark plug boot or wire off, loose or wet.

2.Fuel shutoff valve is closed.

3.Low oil and engine low oil shutdown protection will not allow unit to start. Light in ON-OFF switch will Flash when the engine is cranked.

(Engines equipped with low oil shut down protection only).

4.Choke left in full choke position and carburetor flooded.

5.Fuel line clogged or closed.

6.Recoil start will not engage with engine.

7.Fouled spark plug.

8.Engine requires service to head, head gasket, and/or valves.

9.Float open in carburetor & gas leak- ing from bowl.

10.Engine operated with low oil level. Engine is seized and recoil start will not move.

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

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.

bULLDOG™ 5500

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Contents Safety Depends on You BulldogSafety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosion IiiPrécautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’ArcPlease Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately On-Line Product RegistrationTable of Contents Installation Safety Precautions Location and VentilationStoring Engine Exhaust can killPRE-OPERATION Engine Service StackingTilting OILElectrical Output Connections Welding CAbLE ConnectionsTAbLE A.1 Recommended Welding CAbLE SIzE and Length Hour Meter5INSTALLATIONA-5 Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesElectrical Connections Machine GroundingPremises Wiring Circuit bREAKERSElectrical Device USE with this Product TAbLE A.2Type Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Operation WELDER/GENERATOR Controls LimitationsOutput Panel Controls Engine Operation Gasoline Engine ControlsBEFORE Starting the Engine Starting the EngineGenerator Operation Stopping the EngineRunning the Engine LOW OIL SensingGenerator Power Applications TAbLE b.1Welding Operation Control Function / Operation Current Control DialTo USE the bULLDOG 5500 for Welding After YOU Finish the WeldMaterial Thickness Electrode Type Size Setting Welding GuidelinesTAbLE b.2 Welding APPLICATIONS/ELECTRODE Selection GuideWhat Happens in the Arc? Welding circuit for Stick shielded metal arc weldingCorrect Welding Position Correct Way to Strike An ArcCorrect Arc Length Correct Welding SpeedCommon Metals PracticeTypes of Welds Fillet Joints PenetrationMultiple Pass Welds Welding in the Vertical PositionVertical-Up Welding Vertical-Down WeldingHow to Hardface the Sharp Edge Metal to Ground Wear Overhead WeldingHardfacing To Reduce Wear Welding Sheet MetalWelding Cast Iron Cast Iron Plate PreparationOut-of-Position Group AWS E6011 High-Speed Group AWS E6013 Selecting ElectrodesLow Hydrogen Group AWS E7018 OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES AccessoriesLincoln Electric Accessories Routine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Engine Adjustments Figure D.2 Clean AreaEngine Maintenance Parts Spark Plug ServiceOperational Clearance Part KohlerGENERATOR/WELDER Maintenance Figure D.6. bRUSH Removal and ReplacementFigure D.7. Major Component Locations 1TROUbLESHOOTINGE-1 PRObLEMS POSSIbLE SymptomsTROUbLESHOOTING Engine requires service to head, head gasket, and/or valves Diagrams Dimension Print M22563BULLDOG Precaucion Warnung