Lincoln Electric IM992 manual PRObLEMS, Symptoms, POSSIbLE, Cause Recommended Course of Action

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E-2	TROUbLESHOOTING	E-2

	Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

PRObLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIbLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

Major Physical or Electrical Damage 1. Contact your local			Lincoln
is Evident.		Authorized Field	Service
		Facility.
Engine will not "crank".	1. Battery is low, Charge Battery.
	2.	Loose battery cable connections.
		Inspect, clean and tighten terminals.
	3.	Faulty engine starter motor.
		Contact authorized local Engine
		Service Shop.

Engine will "crank" but not start.	1. Fuel shut off valve on Main Fuel
		Filter in the OFF position. Open
		valve (vertical) position of handle.
	2.	Fuel Filters dirty/clogged. Check
		and replace main filter element
		and/or Inline Fuel Filter.
	3.	Out of fuel. Fill tank and bleed fuel
		system.
	4.	High coolant temperature or low
		oil pressure. (indictor lights lit)
		Check oil and coolant levels. Fill if
		required. Check for loose or bro-
		ken fan belt.			If all recommended possible	areas
	5. ON/OFF switch on for more then of misadjustment have					been
		60 seconds before starting. The checked and the problem persists,
		ON/OFF switch will need to be Contact your local Lincoln
		switched off and turned back on. Authorized Field Service Facility.
	6.	Electronic Governor Controller not
		functioning properly.
	7.	Faulty fuel pump. Check for fuel
		flow through filters. Contact autho-
		rized local Engine Service Shop.

Engine shuts down shortly after	1.	High coolant temperature or low
starting.		oil pressure. (indictor light lit)
		Change oil and oil filters and fill to
		proper level. Check and fill coolant
		level. Check for loose or broken
		fan belt. Start engine and look for
		leaks.
	2. Faulty oil pressure switch or other
		engine component. Contact
		authorized local Engine Service
		Shop.
	3. Faulty Idler/Protection Board.

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.

VANTAGE® 300

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Contents Vantage Safety Depends on YouSafety Electric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionPrécautions DE Sûreté IvSAFETYOn-Line Product Registration Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyTAbLE of Contents Section F ViiSection D Section EVantage Height Width Depth WeightAIR Cleaner Engine Idler Muffler Engine Protection Emissions Fuel System GovernorReceptacles Auxiliary Power Circuit bREAKER Other Circuit bREAKERSStacking Safety PrecautionsVRD Voltage Reduction Device Location and VentilationVehicle Mounting TowingEngine Cooling System PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceOIL FuelWelding Terminals Remote ControlElectrical Connections Machine GroundingDuplex Receptacles and Gfci Modules Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesWelding Output CAbLES Total COMbINED Length of Electrode and Work CAbLESSTANDbY Power Connections Connection of Vantage 300 to Premises Wiring Control Cable Model Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersConnection of LN-15 to the Vantage Shut the welder off Across The-Arc ModelInstallation General Description Figure b.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchTAbLE b.1 Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchGround Stud Electric Fuel GAUGE- The electric fuel Coolant Temperature GAUGE-A indicatorEngine Controls Glow Plug Push bUTTONTypical Vantage 300 Fuel Consumption Stopping the EngineWelder Operation TAbLE b.3 TIG WeldingTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 Downhill Pipe WeldingTAbLE b.4 Wire WELDING-CVAuxiliary Power ARC GougingPLASMA CUTTING Wire Feeder OptionsTIG Options Engine Oil Change Routine MaintenanceOIL Filter Change AIR CleanerSingle- and Two-Stage Engine Air Cleaners Service InstructionsSee Deutz engine manual Cooling SystemTightening the FAN bELT BLEEDING the Fuel SystemFuel Filter Engine AdjustmentServicing Optional Spark ArrestorGfci Module Testing and Resetting Procedure Welder / Generator MaintenanceTROUbLESHOOTING Cause Recommended Course of Action PRObLEMSSymptoms POSSIbLEWelding without a control cable Contact your local Lincoln Faulty PC board or welder alterna Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams L12573-1 Dimension PrintVantage Precaucion Warnung