Lincoln Electric 145 manual Problems, Symptoms, Course of Action, Contact your local Lincoln

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

POSSIBLE

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

 

CAUSE

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

Major Physical or Electrical

1. Contact your local Lincoln

 

Damage is Evident.

 

Authorized Field Service Facility.

 

 

 

 

 

No Generator power or welding

1.

Check brushes for wear. See

 

output

 

Maintenance section.

 

 

2.

Check for loose or faulty

 

 

 

connections at brush holders.

 

 

3.

Open lead in flashing or field

 

 

 

circuit.

 

 

4.

Rheostat (R1) lead broke.

 

 

5.

Dirty slip rings.

If all recommended possible areas

 

6.

Faulty rheostat (R1).

of misadjustment have been

 

7.

Faulty field bridge rectifier (D1).

checked and the problem persists,

 

8.

Faulty field capacitor (C1).

Contact your local Lincoln

 

9.

Faulty stator field winding.

Authorized Field Service Facility.

 

10.

Faulty rotor.

 

 

 

 

 

Generator power is available

1.

Loose connector to output stud.

 

but unit will not weld.

2.

Work not connected.

 

 

3.

Electrode holder loose.

 

 

4.

No open circuit voltage at output

 

 

 

studs. Open lead in weld circuit.

 

 

5.

Faulty output bridge rectifier.

 

 

6.

Faulty choke (L1).

 

 

 

 

 

Unit will weld but low or no

1.

Circuit breaker is open.

 

generator power is available.

2.

Loose or open connection with

 

 

 

electrical plug-in component.

 

 

3.

Current control dial not at “MAX”

 

 

4.

No open circuit voltage at

 

 

 

receptacle.

 

 

 

 

 

No auxillary power but machine has

1.

Check CB1 and CB2 - Reset if

 

weld output.

 

tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

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 Outback Safety Depends on YouCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyE C T R I C S H O C K c a n kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Table of Contents Outback Technical Specifications Outback 145 K2707-1Height Width Depth Weight Duty Cycle Volts @ Rated AmperesStoring InstallationSafety Precautions Location and VentilationOIL PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceStacking TiltingTable A.1 Recommended Welding Cable Size and Length Outback 145 Output ConnectionsElectrical Output Connections Welding Cable ConnectionsMachine Grounding Cable InstallationCircuit Breakers Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesPremises Wiring Plugs and Hand Held EquipmentType Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Table A.2 Electrical Device USE with the OutbackOperation Safety InstructionsOperation Recommended Applications Design Features AdvantagesOperational Features and Controls General DescriptionOutput Panel Controls WELDER/GENERATOR ControlsFor Best Engine Starting Engine OperationFor a Cold Engine For a HOT EnginePlasma Cutting with Lincoln Pro-Cut Welding OperationTo USE the Outback 145 for Welding After YOU Finish the WeldTable B.2 Electrode Selection Guide Auxiliary Power OperationTo USE the Outback 145 AS AN Auxiliary Power Supply General InformationTable B.3 Auxiliary Power Applications OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES AccessoriesRoutine and Periodic MaintenanceMaintenance Engine MaintenanceSlip Rings Spark Plug ServiceEngine Maintenance Parts Engine AdjustmentsHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingContact your local Lincoln ProblemsSymptoms Course of ActionRecommended Course of Action Problems Possible Symptoms CauseWiring Diagram Outback 145 Dimension PrintOutback Aviso DE Guards off