Lincoln Electric 8 manual Troubleshooting

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E-2	TROUBLESHOOTING	E-2

	Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENTS(S)

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

No welder or output power.	1.	Open in miscellaneous leads.
	2.	Open lead in flashing or field
		circuit.
	3.	Faulty rotor.
	4.	Faulty Potentiometer (R1).
	5.	Faulty stator Field winding.
	6.	Faulty Field rectifier (D2).
	7.	Faulty P.C. Board.

Engine will not idle down to low	1.	Idler switch on High Idle.
speed.	2.	Insufficient voltage present
	2.	Insufficient voltage present
		between terminals #213 and
		#5E. (Voltage should be 12V
		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.

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

4.Faulty P.C. Board.

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 8

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Contents Safety Depends on You RangerSafety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion IiiPrécautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’ArcThank You Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyTable of Contents Installation Height Width Depth WeightK2160-1 CSA Meets Canadian STD RangerSpecifications DC Wire Feed CV Output CV Output Range20 B 100 150 200 250 Output Amps DC Stick / TIG CC Output Output RangeInstallation Instructions Safety PrecautionsSpark Arrester Machine GroundingWelding Output Cables Pre-Operation ServiceAWG Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders Angle of OperationHigh Altitude Operation Location / VentilationAdditional Safety Precautions Auxiliary PowerInstructions Connection of K930- TIG Module to the RangerDuplex Receptacles Motor StartingElectrical Device USE with the Ranger Type Common Electrical Devices Possible ConcernsThese Devices Without Additional Resistive Type Loads Not USE These Devices With a RangerSimultaneous Welding and Power Auxilliary Power While WeldingStandby Power Connections Connection of Ranger 8 to Premises Wiring Design Features Other FeaturesOperation General DescriptionEngine ON-OFF Switch Engine Start Push-Button SwitchOnan P216 Kohler Honda 16 H.P. Performer 20 H.P. Command Ranger 8 Approximate Fuel ConsumptionBreak-in Period Starting/Shutdown InstructionsStopping the Engine Wire Feed Welding Processes Constant Voltage Welding ProcessStick Constant Current Welding TIG Constant Current WeldingSummary of Welding Processes Stick AutoAccessories K1745-1 Single GAS Cylinder HolderWire Feed Recommended EquipmentStick TIGSafety Precautions MaintenanceCH20S Overspeed is Hazardous Onan P216 Kohler CH20S Honda GX620Troubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Diagrams K1418-1 Code 10373 & 10535 Ranger 8 Onan Wiring DiagramALL Case Front Components Shown Viewed from Rear K1419-1 Code 10375 & 10537 Ranger 8 Kohler Wiring Diagram ALL Case Front Components Shown Viewed from Rear K2160-1 Code 10886 Ranger 8 Honda CSA Wiring Diagram Connection of Ranger 8 to LN-7 & K240 Contactor KIT M17215-2 30-98E M17215-3 30-98E Ranger How To Read Shop Drawings New Lessons in Arc WeldingNeed Welding Training? Basic CoursePrecaucion Warnung