Lincoln Electric 575 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

ENGINE PROBLEMS

Major Physical or Electrical Damage is

1. Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized

Evident.

 

Field Service Facility.

Engine will not crank

1.

Battery low.

 

2.

Loose battery cable connections which

 

 

may need Inspected, cleaned or tighten.

 

3.

Faulty wiring in engine starting circuit.

 

4.

Faulty engine starter. Contact authorized

 

 

local Engine Service Shop.

 

Engine will crank but not start.

1.

Out of fuel.

 

2.

Fuel shut off valve is in the off position

 

 

make sure the valve lever is in a vertical

 

 

direction. Engine shut down solenoid not

 

 

pulling in.

 

3.

On/Off switch on for more than 30 sec.

 

 

before starting, the On/Off switch will

 

 

need to be switch off and turned back on.

 

4.

Fuel Filters dirty/clogged, main filter

 

 

element and/or Inline Fuel Filter may

 

 

need to be replaced.

 

5.

High water temperature or low oil

 

 

pressure (engine protection light lit).

 

 

 

 

Engine shuts down shortly after starting.

1.

Low oil pressure (engine protection light

 

lit). Check oil level (Consult engine

 

 

 

 

service dealer).

 

2.

High water temperature. Check engine

 

 

cooling system (engine protection light

 

 

lit).

 

3.

Faulty oil pressure switch.

 

4.

Faulty water temperature switch. Contact

 

 

authorized local Engine Service Shop.

 

 

 

 

Engine shuts down while under a load.

1.

High water temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs rough.

1.

Dirty fuel or air filters may need

 

 

cleaned/replaced.

 

2.

Water in fuel.

 

 

 

 

Engine will not shut off.

1.

Fuel Shutdown solenoid not functioning

 

properly / linkage binding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists, Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.

CAUTION

ºIf 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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Vantage 575

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Contents Vantage Safety Electric Shock can kill For Electrically powered equipment Précautions DE Sûreté SafetyWELDING, EMF & Pacemakers Instructions for Electromagnetic Compatibility Thank You Table of Contents Accessories Section C Installation Installation Safety PrecautionsLocation / Ventilation Lifting High Temperature OperationHigh Altitude Operation TowingPRE-OPERATION Engine Service Welding Terminals Auxiliary Power Receptacles Remote ControlStandby Power Connections OutputConnection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders Connection of Prince XL Spool GUN to the Vantage Connection of the LN-25 to the VantageOperation Safety InstructionsGeneral Description Recommended ApplicationsEngine Temperature Gauge RUN Stop SwitchStart Pushbutton Hour MeterIdler Switch Battery Charging LightOIL Pressure Gauge Engine ProtectionAuxiliary Power Controls Engine Operation Starting the EngineStopping the Engine BREAK-IN Period For Tungsten Electrodes OperationAuxiliary Power Operation Table B.4 Vantage Simultaneous Welding and Power Loads Optional Field Installed Accessories AccessoriesMaintenance Routine and Periodic MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Battery Handling Fuel FiltersCooling System Welder / Generator Maintenance HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Misadjustments Course of Action Problems Possible Areas RecommendedVantage 575 Wiring Diagram K2170-1 50HZ DiagramsDIAGRAMSF-2 Commander / K867 / K775 / LN-7 Connection Diagram Diagrams Diagrams Commander / K867 / LN-8 Connection Diagram Diagrams Diagrams Engine Welders /LN-8 Connection Diagram Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Dimension Print Vantage Vantage Aviso DE Precaucion