Lincoln Electric IM889-A manual Welding without a control cable

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E-3

TROUBLESHOOTING

E-3

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

Engine shuts down while under a

1. High radiator coolant tempera-

load.

ture. Reduce load if it is exceed-

 

ing machine rating. Add coolant

 

to system if low. Clean fins on

 

radiator if dirty. Tighten fan belt if

 

loose. Remove objects blocking

 

or close to intake openings on

 

both sides of base and exhaust

 

end (case back).

 

 

Engine runs rough.

1. Dirty fuel or air filters. Inspect and

 

clean/replace filters as needed.

 

Inspect and clean/replace filters

 

as needed.

 

2. Water in fuel. If water found in

 

tank. Empty fuel tank and refill

 

then purge fuel lines.

 

 

Battery does not stay charged.

1. Faulty battery. Replace.

Engine alternator trouble light is on

2. Loose connections at battery or

while machine is running.

alternator. Clean and tighten con-

 

nections.

 

3. Faulty engine alternator or charg-

 

er module. Consult authorized

 

Engine Service Shop.

 

 

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.

 

3. Faulty PC board or idler sole-

 

noid.

 

 

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. "Contactor" switch is in wrong

 

position. Set to "Welding On" when

 

welding without a control cable.

 

Refer to Operations chapter for prop-

 

er use of this switch.

 

3. Faulty PC board. Low idle speed

 

set to low.

 

 

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.

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Contents Vantage California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Safety Thank You Table of Contents 528 Section DSection E Section FInstallation K2502-1, -3 UK K2502-2, -4 Europe Model NumbersLocation and Ventilation Safety PrecautionsVRD Voltage Reduction Device Towing PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceHigh Temperature Operation Vehicle MountingFuel Battery ConnectionRemote Control OILTotal Combined Length of Electrode and Work Cables Electrical ConnectionsMachine Grounding Welding Output CablesAcross The-Arc Model Auxiliary PowerStandby Power Connections Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders8INSTALLATIONA-8 General Description OperationFigure B.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchTable B.1 Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchTable B.2 Typical Vantage 400 CE Fuel Consumption Engine ControlsGlow Plug Push Button Circuit Breaker Starting the EngineDuty Cycle Stopping the EngineWelder Operation Constant Current CC-STICK WeldingTable B.3 TIG WeldingTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 MAX Table B.6 Wire WELDING-CVARC Gouging Table B.4TIG Options AccessoriesField Installed Options / Accessories Wire Feeder OptionsRoutine Maintenance MaintenanceOIL Filter Change AIR CleanerEngine OIL Change Servicei Instructions Bleeding the Fuel System Cooling SystemTightening the FAN Belt Arrestor Engine AdjustmentBattery Maintenance Servicing Optional Spark Welder / Generator Maintenance HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingContact Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityWelding without a control cable Troubleshooting Faulty control cable. Repair or Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Vantage WiringDiagram Vantage 400 CE UK Wiring Diagram Codes 11296Vantage 400 CE Euro Wiring Diagram Codes 11297 L12964 Dimension PrintVantage 400 CE Vantage 400 CE Precaucion Warnung
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