Lincoln Electric IM883-A manual Troubleshooting

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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).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

and empty of water, bleed fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

system. Replace fuel in tank if

 

 

 

 

 

 

needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not go to high idle when

1.

Broken spring on Idle Solenoid,

 

 

 

 

attempting to weld or using auxil-

 

solenoid linkage binding, Faulty

 

If all recommended possible

areas

 

iary power. Switching to manual

 

PC board (Control or Idler), low

 

of misadjustment have

been

 

high idle does not work.

 

idle speed set too low on idle

 

checked and the problem persists,

 

 

 

solenoid.

 

Contact your local Lincoln

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized Field Service Facility.

 

Engine will not shut off.

1.

Fuel Shutdown solenoid not func-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tioning properly / linkage binding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop engine by shutting off valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

located on main fuel filter. Contact

 

 

 

 

 

 

authorized local Engine Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine does not develop full power.

1. Fuel filter dirty/clogged. Replace.

 

 

 

Low weld and auxiliary output.

2. Air filter dirty/clogged. Replace Air

 

 

 

Engine runs rough.

 

Filter Element.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Fouled fuel injector(s). Contact

 

 

 

 

 

 

authorized Engine Service Shop.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Fuel contaminated with water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check water separator for water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean and replace as needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace fuel in tank.

 

 

 

 

 

5. Cracked or loose fuel hose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace hose and tighten clamps.

 

 

 

 

 

6. Valves out of adjustment. 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® 400

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Contents Vantage California 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 528 Section DSection E Section FTechnical Specifications Vantage 400 K2410-1 K2410-2 InstallationLocation and Ventilation Safety PrecautionsVRD Voltage Reduction Device Vehicle Mounting PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceHigh Temperature Operation TowingFuel Battery ConnectionRemote Control OILTotal Combined Length of Electrode and Work Cables Electrical ConnectionsMachine Grounding Welding Output CablesGfci Duplex Receptacles Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesStandby Power Connections Connection of Vantage 400 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 ModelConnection of Prince XL Spool GUN to the Vantage General Description OperationFigure B.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchTable B.1 Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchTable B.2 Engine ControlsGlow Plug Push Button Starting the EngineElectrode Information Stopping the EngineWelder Operation Duty CycleTable B.3 TIG WeldingTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 ARC Gouging Wire WELDING-CVAuxiliary Power TIG Options AccessoriesField Installed Options / ACCES- Sories Wire Feeder OptionsRoutine Maintenance MaintenanceOIL Filter Change AIR CleanerEngine OIL Change Maintenance Bleeding the Fuel System Cooling SystemTightening the FAN Belt Arrestor Engine AdjustmentBattery Maintenance Servicing Optional SparkGfci Receptacle Testing and RESET- Ting Procedure Welder / Generator MaintenanceHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingContact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityLincoln Welding without a control cable Troubleshooting Faulty control cable. Repair or Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams 400 WiringDiagram Print DimensionPrecaucion Warnung