Lincoln Electric 145 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 (SYMP- TOMS)”. This column describes possible symptoms that the machine may exhibit. Find the listing that best describes the symptom that the machine is exhibiting.

Step 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE.

The second column labeled “POSSIBLE CAUSE” lists the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom.

Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause, generally it states to contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.

If you do not understand or are unable to perform the Recommended Course of Action safely, 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 OutbackSafety California Proposition 65 WarningsE C T R I C S H O C K c a n kill Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosion IiiPrécautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’ArcThank You Table of Contents Duty Cycle Volts @ Rated Amperes Technical Specifications Outback 145 K2707-1Height Width Depth Weight OutbackLocation and Ventilation InstallationSafety Precautions StoringTilting PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceStacking OILWelding Cable Connections Outback 145 Output ConnectionsElectrical Output Connections Table A.1 Recommended Welding Cable Size and LengthCable Installation Machine GroundingPlugs and Hand Held Equipment Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesPremises Wiring Circuit BreakersTable A.2 Electrical Device USE with the Outback Type Common Electrical Devices Possible ConcernsSafety Instructions OperationOperation General Description Design Features AdvantagesOperational Features and Controls Recommended ApplicationsWELDER/GENERATOR Controls Output Panel ControlsFor a HOT Engine Engine OperationFor a Cold Engine For Best Engine StartingAfter YOU Finish the Weld Welding OperationTo USE the Outback 145 for Welding Plasma Cutting with Lincoln Pro-CutGeneral Information Auxiliary Power OperationTo USE the Outback 145 AS AN Auxiliary Power Supply Table B.2 Electrode Selection GuideTable B.3 Auxiliary Power Applications Accessories OPTIONS/ACCESSORIESEngine Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Routine and PeriodicEngine Adjustments Spark Plug ServiceEngine Maintenance Parts Slip RingsTroubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideCourse of Action ProblemsSymptoms Contact your local LincolnProblems Possible Symptoms Cause Recommended Course of ActionWiring Diagram Outback Dimension Print 145Outback Aviso DE Guards off