Lincoln Electric IM544-B manual HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING

Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.

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This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair possible machine malfunctions. Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below.

Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM). Look under the column labeled “PROBLEM (SYMPTOMS)”. This column describes pos- sible symptoms that the machine may exhib- it. Find the listing that best describes the symptom that the machine is exhibiting. Symptoms are grouped into the following categories: engine problems, function prob- lems and output problems.

Step 2. PERFORM EXTERNAL TESTS. The second column labeled “POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENT(S)” lists the obvious external possibilities that may con- tribute to the machine symptom. Perform these tests/checks in the order listed. In general, these tests can be conducted with- out removing the case wrap-around cover.

Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION

If you have exhausted all of the items in step

2.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 Safety Depends on You CommanderCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Table of Contents Welding Range Open Circuit Voltage Auxiliary Power1 InstallationHEIGHT2 Width Depth Weight Bore x StrokeLOCATION/VENTILATION Safety PrecautionsStacking Angle of OperationHigh Altitude Operation PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceTowing OILElectrical Output Connections Engine Cooling System Battery ConnectionFuel CAP Muffler Outlet PipeStandby Power Connections Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesWelding Output Cables Machine GroundingPower Operation Safety InstructionsOperating Instructions General DescriptionFor Auxiliary Power Additional Design FeaturesOther Features For Wire WeldingStart Pushbutton Controls and SettingsRUN- Stop Switch Idler Switch Engine Temperature Gauge and LightEngine Alternator Ammeter and Light Idler Operational exceptionsAuxiliary Power Controls Engine Operation Wire Feeder Mode ControlsStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineTypical Fuel Consumption Welder OperationStick Welding TIG WeldingTable B.3 Typical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 Commander 400 Settings When Using the K799 HI-FREQ UnitCommander 400 Settings When Using the K930-1 TIG Module Stick and Wire Model Connection to LN-25 Wire Feed Constant Voltage WELD- INGStick and Wire Model Connection to LN-23P Stick and Wire Model Connection to NA-3Simultaneous Welding and AUXIL- Iary Power Loads Auxiliary Power OperationRecommended Equipment AccessoriesOptional Field Installed Accessories Engine Maintenance MaintenanceRoutine and Periodic Maintenance Water Separator Element Fuel FiltersFuel PRE-FILTER/WATER Separator ASSEM- BLY Cooling System Cooling Blower Belt Battery HandlingMake Part Number HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingCourse of Action SymptomsPossible Areas Function Problems Output Problems Diagrams Commander K488 / K487 Spool GUN Connection Diagram DiagramsCommander 400 Stick & Wire / LN-23P Connection Diagram DiagramAmphenol 14 PIN Commander 400 Stick & Wire / K867 / LN-8 Connection Diagram Electrode Cable To Wire Feed Unit LN-7 Connection Diagram Electrode Cable Commander 400 Stick & Wire / LN-8 Connection Diagram Dimension Print Commander $700.00 Basic CoursePrecaucion Aviso DE Warranty Period 1 2 Statement of Limited WarrantyConditions of Warranty Warranty Limitations