Lincoln IM985 manual Welding without a control cable

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E-3	TROUbLESHOOTING	E-3

	Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

PRObLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIbLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

Engine shuts down while under a	1. High radiator coolant tempera-
load.	ture. Reduce load if it is exceed-
	ing machine rating. Add coolant
	to system if low. Clean fins on
	radiator if dirty. Tighten fan belt if
	loose. Remove objects blocking
	or close to intake openings on
	both sides of base and exhaust
	end (case back).

Engine runs rough.	1. Dirty fuel or air filters. Inspect and
	clean/replace filters as needed.
	Inspect and clean/replace filters
	as needed.
	2. Water in fuel. If water found in
	tank. Empty fuel tank and refill
	then purge fuel lines.

Battery does not stay charged.	1. Faulty battery. Replace.
Engine alternator trouble light is on	2. Loose connections at battery or
while machine is running.	alternator. Clean and tighten con-
	nections.
	3. Faulty engine alternator or charg-
	er module. Consult authorized
	Engine Service Shop.
	4. Loose fan belt may need tighten-
	ing.

Engine will not idle down to low	1. Idler switch in High idle position.
speed.	Set switch to Auto.
	2. External load on welder or auxil-
	iary power. Remove all external
	loads.
	3. Faulty PC board or Engine ECU.

Engine will not go to high idle when	1. Poor work lead connection to
attempting to weld.	work. Make sure work clamp is
	tightly connected to clean base
	metal.
	2. "Contactor" switch is in wrong
	position. Set to "Welding On" when
	welding without a control cable.
	Refer to Operations chapter for prop-
	er use of this switch.
	3. Faulty PC board or Engine ECU.

If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists, 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.

AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUbOTA

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Contents Safety Depends on You 11470Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosion IiiIvSAFETY Précautions DE SûretéPlease Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately On-Line Product RegistrationTAbLE of Contents Section E ViiSection D Section FInstallation Technical Specifications AIR Vantage 500 KUbOTA K2325Safety Precautions High Altitude Operation High Temperature OperationLifting TowingFuel PRE-OPERATION Engine and COM- Pressor ServiceOIL Fuel CAPSpark Arrestor AIR Cleaner Inlet HoodMuffler Outlet Pipe Welding TerminalsRemote Control Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesSTANDbY Power Connections Connection of AIR Vantage 500 KUbOTA 500 to Premises Wiring Control Cable Model Connection of Lincoln ELEC- Tric Wire FeedersAcross The-Arc Model Shut off welder before making any electrical con- nections Connection of the LN-25 to the AIR Vantage 500 KUbOTATA see Section F Operation General DescriptionGenerator Recommended ApplicationsAIR Compressor WelderDigital Output METERS-The digital Weld Mode Selector SwitchWelding Controls Figure b.1 Wire Feeder Voltmeter Switch TAbLE b.1Engine Controls Glow Plug Push bUTTONStarting the Engine BATTERY Jump Start TerminalAIR Compressor Controls 24 Thru Constant Current CC-STICK Welding Welder OperationStopping the Engine TAbLE b.2For Re-Striking Electrodes Downhill Pipe WeldingTIG Welding TAbLE b.4 Wire WELDING-CVARC Gouging Table b.3 Typical Current RangesBOTH 1 and 3 Phase Auxiliary Power OperationSimultaneous Welding and AUXIL- Iary Power Loads ParallelingAccessories are available at AccessoriesField Installed Options Welders AIR VantageMaintenance Compressor MaintenanceService Instructions Single- and Two-StageEngine Air CleanersOIL Filter Change AIR CleanerEngine OIL Change BLEEDING the Fuel System Cooling SystemTightening the FAN bELT Fuel FilterServicing Muffler with INTER- NAL Spark Arrestor Engine AdjustmentBATTERY Maintenance Checking the Electrolyte LevelTAbLE D.1 Engine Maintenance Components Welder / Generator MaintenanceGfci Module Testing and Resetting Procedure TROUbLESHOOTING HOW to USE TROUbLESHOOTING GuidePOSSIbLE PRObLEMSSymptoms Cause Recommended Course of ActionWelding without a control cable High idle does not work Faulty control cable. Repair or Field Service Facility Your local Lincoln AuthorizedEngine Welders / K867 / K775 / LN-7 Connection Diagram To Work Electrode Cable To Wire Feed UnitKUbOTA Engine Welders / K867 / LN-8 Connection DiagramDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Wiring Diagram Enhanced DiagramDimension Print Bottom View of Welder BaseAIR Vantage 500 KUbOTA Precaucion Warnung