Lincoln Electric IM700-D manual Function Problems

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E-3		TROUBLESHOOTING	E-3

	Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

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

FUNCTION PROBLEMS

Engine will not idle down to low	1.	Idler switch in High idle position.
speed.		Set switch to Auto.
	2.	External load on welder or auxil-
		iary power. Remove all external
		loads.

Engine will not go to high idle when	1.	Poor work lead connection to
attempting to weld.		work. Make sure work clamp is
		tightly connected to clean base
		metal.
	2.	”Welding Terminals” switch is in
		wrong position. Set to “WELD
		TERMINALS” when welding with-
		out a welding terminal control
		cable. Refer to Operations chap-
		ter for proper use of this switch.

Engine will not go to high idle when	1. Auxiliary power load is less than
using auxiliary power.		100 watts. Idler may not respond
		with less than a 100 watt load.
		Set Idler to “High”

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.

COMMANDER 300

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Contents Safety Depends on You CommanderCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Table of Contents Section D Section CSection E Section FSafety Precautions InstallationLocation / Ventilation High Altitude Operation LiftingTowing Vehicle MountingEngine Cooling System Battery Connection PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceOIL Fuel USE Diesel Fuel onlyHigh Frequency Generators for TIG Applications Remote ControlWelding Terminals HEIGHT2 Width Depth Weight Welding Range Open Circuit Voltage Auxiliary Power1Bore x Stroke Duty Cycle Welding Output Volts at Rated AmpsStandby Power Connections Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesWelding Output Cables Machine GroundingPower Connection of the LN-25 to the Commander Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersConnection of LN-7 or LN-8 to the Commander Across-The-Arc Model Connection of LN-15 to the COM- ManderControl Cable Model Design Features and Advantages Safety InstructionsOperation General DescriptionOther Features For Auxiliary PowerK1585-1 Commander 300 Standard Model Welding CapabilityRUN- Stop Switch Controls and SettingsStart Push Button Fuel Level Gauge and LightEngine Alternator Ammeter K1585 Idler SwitchHour Meter Auxiliary Power Controls Starting the Engine Engine OperationStopping the Engine BREAK-IN Period Welder OperationTypical Fuel Consumption Stick WeldingConstant Current CC Welding TIG WeldingTable B.3 Typical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 Commander 300 Settings When Using the K799 HI-FREQ UnitElectrode Current Range Diameter ARC GougingParalleling Simultaneous Welding and AUXIL- Iary Power Loads Auxiliary Power OperationOptional Field Installed Accessories AccessoriesRecommended Optional Equipment Routine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Cooling System Cooling Blower Belt Fuel FiltersWelder / Generator Maintenance Nameplates / Warning Decals MaintenanceMake Part Number Table D.1 Engine Maintenance ComponentsHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingPossible Areas Symptoms Misadjustments Course of ActionFunction Problems Output Problems Diagrams Commander 300 Wiring Diagram for Codes 10871 and belowCommander 300 Wiring Diagram for Codes 10871 and Above Commander 300 Wiring Diagram for Codes 10950 Commander 300 Wiring Diagram for Codes 11200 and Above Connection Diagram DIAGRAMSF-5Diagram Commander Commander / K867 / K775 / LN-7 Connection DiagramDIAGRAMSF-7 DIAGRAMSF-8 Commander / K867 / LN-8 Connection Diagram DIAGRAMSF-10 DIAGRAMSF-11 S24787-6 DiagramDiagram DIAGRAMSF-14 DIAGRAMSF-15 DIAGRAMSF-16 24.79 Dimension PrintCommander Commander Precaucion Aviso DE