Lincoln Electric SVM103-C service manual Troubleshooting

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F-9		TROUBLESHOOTING		F-9
		TROUBLESHOOTING

	TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

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

			ENGINE PROBLEMS

Engine will not stop running.		1.	Make sure the Rotary Switch is	1. Make sure the Rotary ON/OFF
			in the “OFF” position.	Switch is functioning correctly.
				See wiring diagram.

Engine runs erratically or stops run-		1.	Check the spark plug boot and	1. The engine may require service
ning.			wire for loose or faulty connec-	to the head or carburetor.
			tion.
		2.	The spark plug may be faulty.	2. The fuel pump may be faulty.
			Replace.	Consult Briggs & Stratton.
				Consult Briggs & Stratton.
		3.	The fuel and air mixture may be
			out of adjustment. Consult
			Briggs & Stratton owner’s man-
			ual.
		4.	The fuel supply may be con-
			taminated with water.

Engine sputters but will not start.		1.	The spark plug may be faulty.	Consult Briggs & Stratton owner’s
		2.	The fuel supply may be contami-	manual.
			nated with water.
		3.	The air filter may be clogged.
			Replace.
		4.	The fuel and air mixture may be
			out of adjustment.

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 1-800-833-9353

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Contents Safety Depends on You POWER-ARCCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Précautions DE Sûreté Master Table of Contents for ALL Sections Table of Contents Installation Section Technical Specifications POWER-ARC InstallationSafety Precautions Location and VentilationStoring PRE-OPERATION Engine Service Cert. Kool Bore Spark ArresterWelding Cable Connections Electrical Output ConnectionsCable Size for 125 ampAuxiliary Power Receptacles Machine GroundingPlugs and HAND-HELD Equipment Circuit Breakers Premises WiringThese Devices Without POWER-ARC Table of Contents Operation Section Operation Safety InstructionsOperating Instructions General DescriptionDesign Features Advantages Operational Features and ControlsRecommended Applications Welding CapabilityGENERATOR/WELDER Controls Controls and Settings20 AMP, 120 Volt Duplex Receptacle Gasoline Engine ControlsEngine Operation Before Starting the EngineStarting the Engine For a HOT Engine To USE the Generator AS AN Auxiliary Power Supply Generator OperationGeneral Information Suggested Power Applications Running Watts Start-up Watts Table B.1 Generator Power ApplicationsWelding Operation Table B.2 Welding APPLICATIONS/ELECTRODE Selection Guide Welding GuidelinesOperation What Happens in the Arc? Correct Welding Position Correct Arc Length Use the following PracticeDo the following Butt WeldsPenetration Fillet WeldsVertical-Down Welding Vertical-Up WeldingOverhead Welding Hardfacing To Reduce WearWelding Sheet Metal Cast Iron Plate Preparation Welding Cast IronHigh-Speed Group AWS E6013 Out-of-Position Group AWS E6011Low Hydrogen Group Stable-Arc E7018 Table of Contents Accessories Section Accessories OPTIONS/ACCESSORIESLincoln Electric Accessories Table of Contents Maintenance Section Routine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Engine AdjustmentsFigure D.2 Clean Rotating SCREEN/FINGER GUARD/DEBRIS Guard Table D.1 Engine Maintenance Schedule Do not attempt to polish slip rings while engine is running GENERATOR/WELDER MaintenanceFigure D.6. Major Component Locations Table of Contents Theory of Operation Section ENGINE, EXCITATION, Rotor and Stator Theory of OperationFigure E.3 Field Excitation and Auxiliary Power Rotor Field Feedback and Auxiliary PowerWeld Winding and Reactor Auxiliary Power Overcurrent ProtectionTable of Contents Troubleshooting & Repair Section HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting & RepairOutput Problems TroubleshootingOr contact your local Lincoln Electric Authorized Field SerVice Facility Local Lincoln Electric Authorized Field Service Facility Troubleshooting Rotor Resistance Test Engine Problems Troubleshooting Engine Throttle Adjustment Rotor Voltage Test This procedure takes approximately 15 minutes to performTest Description Materials NeededRotor Voltage Test Test ProcedureRotor Resistance Test This procedure takes approximately 25 minutes to performRotor Resistance Test Figure F.3 Brushes Retained with Cable TIE This procedure takes approximately 20 minutes to perform Engine Throttle Adjustment TestStrobe-tach Method Frequency Counter MethodOscilloscope Method Wing NUT High Speed Stop Screw Scope Settings Normal Open Circuit Weld Voltage WaveformHigh Idle no Load Normal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform 115 VAC Supply Typical Weld Output Waveform Machine LoadedMachine Loaded to 125 Amps AT 23 VAC Description Brush Removal and ReplacementProcedure Brush Removal and ReplacementProcedure Rheostat Removal and Replacement Figure F.7 Rheostat Removal This procedure takes approximately 35 minutes to perform Capacitor AND/OR Diode Bridge Removal and ReplacementFigure F.8 Location and Discharging the Field Capacitor Procedure Capacitor Removal and REPLACE- MentFigure F.8A Field Diode Bridge Location Procedure Field Diode Bridge Removal and ReplacementSTATOR/ROTOR Removal and Replacement This procedure takes approximately 3 hours to performInstructions STATOR/ROTOR Removal and Replacement Troubleshooting & Repair Rotor Removal Procedure Figure F.12 Checking ROTOR-STATOR AIR GAP Retest After Repair Auxiliary Power Receptacle OUTPUT1Engine Output WELDER/GENERATOR OUTPUT1Return to Section TOC Table of Contents Diagrams Section Wiring Diagram Power ARC DiagramsDIAGRAMSG-3 DIAGRAMSG-4 Dimension Print Power ARC Return to Section TOC SVM Error Reporting Form