Lincoln Electric IM972 manual Welding Problems

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E-4	TROUBLESHOOTING	E-4
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

PROBLEMS	POSSIBLE	RECOMMENDED
(SYMPTOMS)	CAUSE	COURSE OF ACTION

WELDING PROBLEMS

Engine runs erratically or stops	1.	Engine is not fully warmed-up
running.		and engine choke is in the fully
		open (RUN) position.
	2.	Engine requires service to head,
		carburetor, filters, oil spark plug
		and / or gas.
	3.	Oil level to low.

Engine sputters but will not start.	1.	Bad gas, bad filter, air cleaner,
		spark plug, and / or breather.

Recoil starter is hard to pull.	1.	Too much oil in crankcase.

Arc is erratic and “pops out”.	1.	Check Work and Electrode
		cables for loose or faulty
		connection.
	2.	Electrode may be wet.

Arc becomes “Cold” at the short Arc	1. Reset circuit breaker (CB4)
lenghts or shorts to the work piece.		located under the Current
		Control Dial on the bottom side
		of the control panel.

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 Outback Safety Depends on YouCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a LʼArc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Table of Contents Technical Specifications Outback 185 K2706-1 InstallationHeight Width Depth Weight Amps @ DC Constant Current Duty Cycle Volts @ Rated AmperesStoring Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation Stacking PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceTilting OILWelding Cable Connections Outback 185 Output ConnectionsTable A.1 Recommended Welding Cable Size and Length Total Combined Length Electrode and Work CablesMachine Grounding Cable InstallationPremises Wiring Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesPlugs and Hand Held Equipment Circuit BreakersType Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Table A.2 Electrical Device USE with the OutbackOperation Safety InstructionsEngine Start Limitations Welding CapabilityWELDER/GENERATOR Controls Auxiliary PowerOutput Panel Controls WeldingKohler CS 12.75 HP Engine OperationStopping the Engine To USE the Outback 185 for Welding Welding OperationAfter YOU Finish the Weld Plasma Cutting with Lincoln Pro-CutTo USE the Outback 185 AS AN Auxiliary Power Supply Auxiliary Power OperationGeneral Information Table B.2 Electrode Selection GuideTable B.3 Auxiliary Power Applications OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES AccessoriesSafety Precautions MaintenanceMaintenance Engine MaintenanceEngine Adjustments Spark Plug ServiceEngine Maintenance Parts Slip RingsHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingSymptoms ProblemsCourse of Action Contact your local LincolnRecommended Course of Action Problems Possible Symptoms CauseWelding Problems Diagrams 185 PrintdimensionOutback Precaucion Warnung