Lincoln 500 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 (SYMPTOMS)”. 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.

Vantage 500 CUMMINS

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Contents Vantage 500 Cummins California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Précautions DE Sûreté Thank You Table of Contents Vii Input Diesel Engine InstallationStacking Safety PrecautionsLocation / Ventilation StoringTowing High Temperature OperationLifting High Altitude OperationFuel USE Diesel Fuel only PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceBattery Connection OIL Engine CoolantWelding Terminals Output Remote ControlAuxiliary Power Receptacles Standby Power ConnectionsFigure A.2 Connection of the Vantage to Premises Wiring Connection of LN-15 to the Vantage Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersConnection of AN LN-23P Wire Feeder to the Vantage Connection of LN-7, LN-8 or LN-742 to the VantageConnection of Prince XL Spool GUN to the Vantage Connection of the LN-25 to the VantageOperation Safety InstructionsGeneral Description Controls and Settings Engine Protection Battery Charging LightIdler Switch OIL Pressure GaugeAuxiliary Power Controls Starting the Engine Engine OperationStopping the Engine Engine BREAK-IN BREAK-IN PeriodWelder Operation For Tungsten Electrodes Vantage Settings When Using the K930-2 TIG ModuleAuxiliary Power Operation Operation Optional Field Installed Accessories AccessoriesK767-2 Four Wheeled Steerable Yard Trailer Routine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Fuel Filters Battery HandlingCooling System Welder / Generator Maintenance HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingPossible Areas Recommended Misadjustments Course of ActionPossible Areas Function ProblemsProblems Possible Areas Vangage 500 Cummins Wiring Diagram DiagramsConnection Diagram DIAGRAMSF-2Diagram Commander / K867 / K775 / LN-7 Connection DiagramDiagrams Diagrams Commander / K867 / LN-8 Connection Diagram Diagrams Diagrams Connection Engine Welders /LN-8 Connection DiagramDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams M18962-3 Dimension PrintPrecaucion l Aviso DE