Lincoln Electric Comprehensive Guide to Troubleshooting Lincoln SAE-300 Welder Issues

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TROubLEShOOTING

E-7

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

PRObLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIbLE

CAuSE

RECOMMENDED

COuRSE OF ACTION

White or Blue Smoke.

1.

Excess engine oil.

 

 

 

2.

Too low viscosity of the engine

 

 

 

oil.

 

 

 

3.

Faulty injection timing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dark Grey Smoke.

1.

Unsuitable fuel.

 

 

 

2.

Excess injection.

 

 

 

3.

Faulty function of the engine.

 

 

4.

Overloading.

 

 

 

5.

Clogged air cleaner.

 

 

Faulty Charging.

1.

Loose fan belt.

 

 

 

2.

Faulty wiring.

 

 

 

3.

Faulty battery.

 

 

 

4.

Worn out alternator brush.

 

 

 

 

 

Starter Motor does not run.

1.

Loose or damaged wiring.

 

 

2.

Drained voltage from battery.

 

 

3.

Damaged starter

motor

 

 

 

(including solenoid).

 

If all recommended possible areas

 

 

 

 

of misadjustment have been

 

 

 

 

checked and the problem persists,

Engine Protection Light not com-

1.

Broken Light Bulb.

 

Contact your local Lincoln

ing on.

2.

Faulty light wiring.

 

Authorized Field Service Facility.

 

3.

Faulty Engine Control Unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Auxiliary Power

1.

Open circuit breakers.

 

 

 

 

Reset breaakers.

 

 

 

2.

GFCI may have tripped.

 

 

 

 

Follow “GFCI Testing and

 

 

 

Resetting Procedure” in the

 

 

 

Maintenace Section of this

 

 

 

Manual.

 

 

 

3.

Faulty connections to auxiliary

 

 

 

receptacles.

 

 

 

 

Check connections

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

SAE-300®

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Contents SAE-300 California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyFuMES and Gases can be dangerous Electric ShOCK can killARC Rays can burn Iii Welding and CuTTING Sparks can Cause fire or explosionCylinder may explode if damaged Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc PRÉCAuTIONS DE SûretéOn-Line Product Registration Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyTAbLE of Contents TEChNICAL Specifications SAE-300 InstallationDescription Volts @ Rated Amps CycleReceptacle Design FEATuRESGeneral Description Trailer see Optional FEATuRES PRE-OPERATION InstallationLocation / Ventilation MAChINE GROuNDINGCooling System PRE-OPERATION ServiceOIL BATTERY ChARGING 5INSTALLATIONA-5To prevent ExPLOSION when To prevent Electrical Damage whenENGINE OPERATION OperationStarting ThE SAE-300 404D-22 Diesel Engine Cold WEAThER StartingStick / TIG Welding Welder OperationEngine bREAK-IN Idler Operation MIG WeldingOptional FEATuRES Field Installed AccessoriesWire Feeder Options Safety PRECAuTIONS MaintenanceGeneral INSTRuCTIONS Cooling SystemNameplates Idler MaintenancePuRGING AIR from FuEL System Perkins 404D-22 Engine Vent Screw Priming LeverMaintenance PROCEDuRE Gfci Testing and ResettingHOW to uSE TROubLEShOOTING GuIDE TROubLEShOOTINGSymptoms PRObLEMSPOSSIbLE CAuSE RecommendedYour local Lincoln Authorized POSSIbLE Areas of MISADJuSTMENTSSOpen Closed Electronic Idler TROubLEShOOTING GuIDEDefective -- Will Not Close Auxiliary Power Load is Turned onContact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityWater passage. Flush the system Ing on Faulty light wiring Diagrams S10766-14 Atenção Atenção