E-3

TROUBLESHOOTING

E-3

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

 

Engine will not go to high idle when

1.

No voltage signal from the

 

using auxiliary power.

 

current sensor.

 

 

2.

Auxiliary power load less than

 

 

 

100 to 150 watts.

 

 

3.

Faulty P.C. Board.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not crank or is hard to

1.

Battery will not hold a charge.

 

crank.

 

Faulty Battery.

 

 

2.

No or insufficient charging

 

 

 

current.

 

 

3.

Loose battery cable

 

 

 

connection(s).

 

 

 

 

 

Engine shuts down.

1.

Out of fuel.

 

 

2.

Low oil level.

 

 

 

 

Engine does not develop full power.

1. Fuel filter clogged.

 

 

2.

Air filter clogged.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine is hard to start.

1.

Spark plugs do not have

 

 

 

specified gap.

 

 

2.

Spark plugs are fouled.

 

 

3.

Out of fuel.

 

 

4.

Fuel filter clogged.

 

 

5.

Electric fuel pump not working.

 

 

 

(Electric pump equipped models

 

 

 

only.)

 

 

6.

Mechanical fuel pump not work-

 

 

 

ing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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