Lincoln Electric 225 GXT manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

No welder output power or Auxiliary

1.

Open in miscellaneous leads.

Power.

 

 

 

2.

Open lead in flashing or field

 

 

circuit.

 

3.

Faulty rotor.

 

4.

Faulty Potentiometer (R1).

 

5.

Faulty stator Field winding.

 

6.

Faulty Field rectifier (On PCB*).

 

7.

Faulty P.C. Board.

 

 

 

Engine will not idle down to low

1.

Idler switch on High Idle.

speed.

 

 

 

2.

Insufficient voltage present on

 

 

idler solenoid terminals.

 

 

(Voltage should be 12V to 14V

 

 

DC).

 

3.

External load on welder or

 

 

auxiliary power.

 

4.

Faulty wiring in solenoid circuit.

 

5.

Faulty idler solenoid.

 

6.

Faulty P.C. Board.

 

 

 

Engine will not go to high idle when

1.

Poor work lead connection to

attempting to weld.

 

work.

 

2.

No voltage signal from the

 

 

current sensor.

 

3.

No open circuit voltage on

 

 

output studs.

 

4.

Faulty P.C. Board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

* Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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.

RANGER® 225 GXT

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Contents Ranger 225 GXT Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosion IiiPrécautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a LʼArcThank You Table of Contents Installation Technical Specifications Ranger 225 GXT K2733-1Safety Precautions Machine GroundingSpark Arrester TowingBattery Connections PRE-OPERATION ServiceGasoline Additional Safety Precaution Welding Output CablesTotal Combined Length of Electrode and Work Cables Angle of OperationConnection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders Additional Safety PrecautionsInstructions Location / VentilationAuxiliary Power Welder OperationElectrical Device USE with the Ranger 225 GXT Type Common Electrical Devices Possible ConcernsSimultaneous Welding and Power Auxiliary Power While WeldingStandby Power Connections Connection of Ranger 225 GXT to Premises Wiring Engine Switch OperationGeneral Description Welder Controls Function and OperationPolarity Switch Ranger 225 GXT Approximate Fuel ConsumptionSTARTING/SHUTDOWN Instructions BREAK-IN PeriodStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineWire Feed Welding Processes Constant Voltage Welding ProcessStick Constant Current Welding TIG Constant Current WeldingStick Auto Accessories K1745-1 Welding GAS Cylinder LPG Tank HolderWire Feed Recommended EquipmentStick TIGMaintenance Safety PrecautionsRoutine Maintenance Engine OIL ChangeAIR Cleaner and Other Maintenance OIL Filter ChangeEngine Adjustments Troubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Diagrams Enhanced DiagamM20266 Dimension Print Ranger 225 GXT Aviso DE Keep your head out of fumes Turn power off before servicing