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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR |
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Observe Safety Guidelines |
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detailed in the beginning of this manual. |
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PROBLEMS | POSSIBLE AREAS OF | RECOMMENDED |
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(SYMPTOMS) | MISADJUSTMENT(S) | COURSE OF ACTION |
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| ENGINE PROBLEMS |
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Engine will not idle down to low | 1. | Make sure the Idler Switch (S4) | 1. With the Idler Switch (S4) in the | ||
speed. Machine has normal weld |
| is in the “Auto” position. | “Auto” position, check for the | ||
output and auxiliary power. | 2. | Make sure there is NOT an | presence | of 12VDC at | leads |
| #213 to | #215 located | at the | ||
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| Idler Solenoid. If 12VDC is pre- | |||
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| sent and | the Idler Solenoid is | ||
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| receptacles. | |||
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| not activating, then the solenoid | |||
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| may be faulty or there is a | ||
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| mechanical restriction prevent- | ||
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| #213 to #215, then test for | ||
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| 12VDC from lead #213 to | ||
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| Diagram. If 12VDC is present, | ||
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| then check lead #215 for conti- | ||
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| nuity (zero ohms) from the Idler | ||
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| Solenoid to the Printed Circuit | ||
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| Board plug 3J1. If lead #215 is | ||
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| OK, then the Printed Circuit | ||
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| Board may be faulty. Replace. | ||
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| #213 to ground (lead #5), then | ||
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| check the Idler Switch (S4) for | ||
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| proper operation and as- | ||
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| sociated wires for loose or | ||
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| faulty connections. |
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CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con- tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call