Lincoln Electric IM856 manual Troubleshooting

E-3	TROUBLESHOOTING	E-3
	Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

Engine will not go to high idle when	1.	No voltage signal from the
using auxiliary power.		current sensor.
	2.	Auxiliary power load less than
		100 to 150 watts.
	3.	Faulty P.C. Board.
Engine will not crank or is hard to	1.	Battery will not hold a charge.
crank.		Faulty Battery.
	2.	No or insufficient charging
		current.
	3.	Loose battery cable
		connection(s).
Engine shuts down.	1.	Out of fuel.
	2.	Low oil level.
Engine does not develop full power. 1. Fuel filter clogged.
	2.	Air filter clogged.
Engine is hard to start.	1.	Spark plugs do not have
		specified gap.

If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists, Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.

2.Spark plugs are fouled.

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.

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