Lincoln Electric SVM197-A service manual Engine Problems

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F-9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR F-9

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS	POSSIBLE AREAS OF	RECOMMENDED
(SYMPTOMS)	MISADJUSTMENTS(S)	COURSE OF ACTION
	ENGINE PROBLEMS

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Engine will not start.

1.Make sure the ON/OFF Switch is 1. Check the fuel line for breaks or

	in the “ON” position.		obstructions.		Replace		the fuel
2.	Check spark plug boot and wire		filter.	DO NOT RUN THE EN-
			GINE WITHOUT AN				IN-LINE
	for loose or faulty connection.
			FUEL FILTER.
3.	Make sure that the fuel shutoff	2.	The	spark plug may		be faulty.
	valve is in the “ON” position.		Replace.
4.	Make certain that the engine has	3.	Service the engine as outlined in
	adequate fuel and oil.		the Maintenance section of this
5.	Adjust the choke to prevent car-		manual.
	buretor flooding.	4. The engine magneto circuit may
6.	The recoil starter may not be		be	faulty.	Consult		engine
	engaged with the engine. gently		owner’s manual.
	hit the blower housing and/or pull	5.	The	engine	may	be	faulty.
	the rope to its fully extended		Replace.
	position and rapidly wiggle it.
	Repeat until the clutch engages
	with the engine shaft and resis-
	tance is felt.

7.Low oil and engine low oil shut- down protection will not allow unit to start.

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CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.

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