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E-4	TROUbLESHOOTING	E-4

	Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

PRObLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIbLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

	Engine will not go to high idle when	1.	Auxiliary power load is less than
	using auxiliary power.		100 watts. Idler may not respond
			with less than a 100 watt load. Set
			idler to "High".
		2.	Faulty PC board.(Control or
			Idler).
		3.	Faulty Electronic Governor con-
			troller.

	Engine will not go to high idle	1.	Faulty idler solenoid. Check for
	under weld or auxiliary loading.		bent linkage or broken spring.
		2.	Faulty PC board.(Control or
			Idler).
		3.	Faulty Electronic Governor con-
			troller.

	Engine does not develop full	1.	Fuel filter clogged, Replace.
	power. Engine runs rough.	2.	Air filter clogged, clean or replace.
		3.	High idle setting incorrect, check
			and adjust if required.
		4.	Valves out of adjustment.
		5.	Fuel contaminated with water or
			sediment. Check fuel pre-filter	If all recommended possible	areas
			and empty of water, bleed fuel	of misadjustment have	been
			system. Replace fuel in tank if	checked and the problem persists,
			needed.	Contact your local Lincoln
				Authorized Field Service Facility.
	Engine will not go to high idle when	1.	Faulty PC Board (Control or Idler).	Authorized Field Service Facility.
	Engine will not go to high idle when	1.	Faulty PC Board (Control or Idler).
	attempting to weld or using auxil-	2.	Faulty Electronic Governor con-
	iary power. Switching to manual		troller.
	high idle does not work.

	Engine will not shut off.	1.	Fuel shutdown solenoid not func-
			tioning properly. Faulty electronic
			governor controller. contact
			authorized local Engine service
			Shop.

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 D ViiSection E Section FAIR Cleaner Engine Idler Muffler Engine Protection Height Width Depth WeightEmissions Fuel System Governor VantageReceptacles Auxiliary Power Circuit bREAKER Other Circuit bREAKERSVRD Voltage Reduction Device Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation StackingVehicle Mounting TowingOIL PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceFuel Engine Cooling SystemElectrical Connections Remote ControlMachine Grounding Welding TerminalsWelding Output CAbLES Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesTotal COMbINED Length of Electrode and Work CAbLES Duplex Receptacles and Gfci ModulesSTANDbY Power Connections Connection of Vantage 300 to Premises Wiring Connection of LN-15 to the Vantage Shut the welder off Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersAcross The-Arc Model Control Cable ModelInstallation General Description Figure b.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchGround Stud Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchTAbLE b.1 Engine Controls Coolant Temperature GAUGE-A indicatorGlow Plug Push bUTTON Electric Fuel GAUGE- The electric fuelWelder Operation Stopping the EngineTypical Vantage 300 Fuel Consumption Typical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 TIG WeldingDownhill Pipe Welding TAbLE b.3Auxiliary Power Wire WELDING-CVARC Gouging TAbLE b.4TIG Options Wire Feeder OptionsPLASMA CUTTING Engine Oil Change Routine MaintenanceOIL Filter Change AIR CleanerSingle- and Two-Stage Engine Air Cleaners Service InstructionsTightening the FAN bELT Cooling SystemBLEEDING the Fuel System See Deutz engine manualServicing Optional Spark Engine AdjustmentArrestor Fuel FilterGfci Module Testing and Resetting Procedure Welder / Generator Maintenance TROUbLESHOOTING Symptoms PRObLEMSPOSSIbLE Cause Recommended Course of ActionWelding 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