Lincoln Electric IM992 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 Electronic
	Governor Controller.

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 or Electronic
	Governor controller.

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.

VANTAGE® 300

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Contents Safety Depends on You VantageSafety Electric Shock can kill Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosion IiiIvSAFETY Précautions DE SûretéPlease Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately On-Line Product RegistrationTAbLE of Contents Vii Section DSection E Section FHeight Width Depth Weight AIR Cleaner Engine Idler Muffler Engine ProtectionEmissions Fuel System Governor VantageAuxiliary Power Circuit bREAKER Other Circuit bREAKERS ReceptaclesSafety Precautions VRD Voltage Reduction DeviceLocation and Ventilation StackingTowing Vehicle MountingPRE-OPERATION Engine Service OILFuel Engine Cooling SystemRemote Control Electrical ConnectionsMachine Grounding Welding TerminalsAuxiliary Power Receptacles Welding Output CAbLESTotal COMbINED Length of Electrode and Work CAbLES Duplex Receptacles and Gfci ModulesSTANDbY Power Connections Connection of Vantage 300 to Premises Wiring Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders Connection of LN-15 to the Vantage Shut the welder offAcross The-Arc Model Control Cable ModelInstallation General Description Weld Mode Selector Switch Figure b.1Wire Feeder Voltmeter Switch Ground StudTAbLE b.1 Coolant Temperature GAUGE-A indicator Engine ControlsGlow Plug Push bUTTON Electric Fuel GAUGE- The electric fuelStopping the Engine Welder OperationTypical Vantage 300 Fuel Consumption TIG Welding Typical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2Downhill Pipe Welding TAbLE b.3Wire WELDING-CV Auxiliary PowerARC Gouging TAbLE b.4Wire Feeder Options TIG OptionsPLASMA CUTTING Routine Maintenance Engine Oil ChangeAIR Cleaner OIL Filter ChangeService Instructions Single- and Two-Stage Engine Air CleanersCooling System Tightening the FAN bELTBLEEDING the Fuel System See Deutz engine manualEngine Adjustment Servicing Optional SparkArrestor Fuel Filter Welder / Generator Maintenance Gfci Module Testing and Resetting ProcedureTROUbLESHOOTING PRObLEMS SymptomsPOSSIbLE Cause Recommended Course of ActionWelding without a control cable Contact your local Lincoln Faulty PC board or welder alterna Field Service Facility Your local Lincoln AuthorizedDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Dimension Print L12573-1Vantage Precaucion Warnung