Lincoln Electric IM837-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.

 

2. Loose connections at battery or

 

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.

RANGER 305D (CE)

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Contents Ranger 305 D CE California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéSafety Ranger 305D CE SpainVii Viii Thank You Table of Contents P494 Section DSection E Section FTechnical Specifications Ranger 305D CE InstallationLocation and Ventilation Safety PrecautionsOIL PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceTowing Vehicle MountingElectrical Connections Welding Output Cables Auxiliary PowerStandby Power Connections Welding TerminalsControl Cable Model Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersConnection of LN-15 to the Ranger 305D Across The-Arc ModelConnection of Prince XL Spool GUN to Connection of LN-742 and Cobramatic to Ranger 305D CEGeneral Description OperationDigital Output Meters Weld Mode Selector SwitchGlow Plug Push Button Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchGround Stud Table B.1 Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Typical Ranger 305D CE Fuel ConsumptionTIG Welding Welder OperationTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 Duty Cycle8000 Amps 6500 100 5000 150 3500 200 2000 250 Wire WELDING-CVSimultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads ARC GougingField Installed Options Accessories AccessoriesKubota D722 Diesel Engine MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Components Kubota D722 Diesel Engine OIL Filter Change AIR CleanerEngine OIL Refill Capacities Without oil filter replacement 3MAINTENANCED-3 Service Instructions & Installation TipsFor Codes 11122 Cooling SystemTightening the FAN Belt Bleeding the Fuel SystemArrestor Engine AdjustmentBattery Maintenance Servicing Optional SparkWelder / Generator Maintenance HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingContact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityYour local Lincoln Welding without a control cable Functioning properly / linkage Troubleshooting Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityDiagrams Diagrams Engine Welders /LN-742 Connection Diagram Diagrams Diagrams Enhanced Diagram Ranger 305D CE Kubota Wiring Diagram UK for Code Diagrams Ranger 305D CE Kubota Wiring Diagram -EUROPE for Code Center of Gravity Dimension PrintRanger 305D CE Ranger 305D CE Ranger 305D CE Precaucion Guards off
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