Lincoln Electric GX 271 specifications Troubleshooting

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E-2	TROUBLESHOOTING	E-2

	Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENTS(S)

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

Major Physical or Electrical Damage			1.	Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized
is Evident.				Field Service Facility.

Engine will not "crank".	1.	Battery is low.	1.	Charge Battery.
	2.	Loose battery cable connections.	2.	Inspect, clean and tighten.
	3.	Faulty engine starter motor.	3.	Contact authorized engine Service
				Shop.
	4.	“Battery Circuit” circuit breaker is	4.	Re-set.	If it continues to trip, contact
		tripped.		your local Local Lincoln Authorized
				Field Service Facility.

Engine will "crank" but not start.	1.	Out of fuel.	1.	Fill tank and start engine.
	2.	Engine switch in "OFF" position.	2.	Set switch to "ON" position.
	3.	Faulty fuel solenoid or faulty PC	3.	Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized
		board or ignition system.		Field Service Facility or authorized
				engine service shop.

Engine shuts down shortly after	1.	Low oil level.	1.	Change oil and oil filter and fill to prop-
starting.				er level.	Start engine and look for
				leaks.
	2.	Faulty oil pressure switch or other	2.	Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized
		engine component.		Field Service Facility or authorized
				engine service shop.

Battery does not stay charged.	1.	Faulty battery.	1.	Replace
	2.	Loose connections at battery or	2.	Clean and tighten connections.
		alternator.	3.	Consult authorized engine service
	3.	Faulty engine alternator or charg-	3.	Consult authorized engine service
		er module.		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.

GX 271 Chopper

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Contents RED-D-ARC California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Cylinder may explode if damaged Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Table of Contents Vii Height Width Depth Weight InstallationInstallation Installation Instructions Additional Safety Precautions PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceHigh Altitude Operation LiftingFuel Battery ConnectionsMuffler Spark ArresterTotal Combined Length of Electrode and Work Cables Electrical ConnectionsMachine Grounding Welding Cable ConnectionsCircuit Breakers Auxiliary Power RECEPTACLES, PLUGS, and HAND-HELD EquipmentPremises Wiring Table A.1 Connection of GX-271 to Premises WiringDesign Features Safety InstructionsOperation Operating InstructionsLimitations Additional Safety PrecautionsRecommended Applications Figure B.1 Output Panel Controls WELDER/GENERATOR Controls Controls and SettingsStarting the Engine Engine OperationBefore Starting the Engine Table B.1 Typical GX-271 Fuel Consumption Stopping the EngineWelder Controls Function and Operation Welding OperationARC Control LocalTIG Welding Stick WeldingPipe Welding Table B.2 Typical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 Wire WeldingUsed Switch Table B.3 Summary of Welding Processes and Machine SettingsSimultaneous Welding and Power Loads Auxiliary PowerTable B.4 GX-271 Simultaneous Welding and Power Loads TIG Welding Options Accessories AccessoriesGeneral Options Accessories Semiautomatic Fcaw and MIG Welding Options / Accessories Accessories Connection Diagrams Accessories Connection Diagrams Accessories Connection Diagrams Accessories Connection Diagrams GX271 Safety Precautions MaintenanceRoutine and Periodic Engine Maintenance Engine Maintenance Parts Table D.1Table D.2 Honda Engine Maintenance Schedule Table D.3 Kohler Engine Maintenance ScheduleChanging the Engine OIL AIR Cleaner ServiceTable D.5 OIL Filter Tightening Torques Table D.4 Engine OIL Refill CapacitiesKohler Engine Spark Plug ServiceTable D.6 Spark Plug Installation Specifications Engine Adjustments Fuel Filter ServiceBattery Maintenance Cleaning the BatteryCleaning Welder / Generator MaintenanceBrush Removal and Replacement Servicing Optional Spark ArrestorHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide 1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1Troubleshooting Field Service Facility for technical No welding power output Welding Terminals switch 789 $ % Diagrams Precaucion Warnung