E-2

TROUBLESHOOTING

E-2

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

Major Physical or Electrical Damage 1. Contact your local Lincoln

is Evident.Authorized Field Service

Facility.

 

Engine will not "crank".

1. Battery is low. Charge Battery.

 

 

2.

Loose battery cable connections.

 

 

 

Inspect, clean and tighten.

 

 

3.

Faulty engine starter motor.

 

 

4.

“Battery Circuit” circuit breaker is

 

 

 

tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will "crank" but not start.

1. Out of fuel. Fill tank.

 

 

2.

Faulty fuel solenoid or faulty PC

 

 

 

board or ignition system.

 

 

3.

Fuel lift pump not working.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Low oil level. Change oil and oil filter

 

Engine shuts down shortly after

 

and fill to proper level. Start engine

 

starting.

 

and look for leaks.

 

 

2.

Faulty oil pressure switch or other

 

 

 

engine component.

 

 

3.

Low fuel level.

 

 

4.

Fuel pump not working.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Faulty battery, replace.

 

Battery does not stay charged.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Loose connections at battery or

 

 

 

alternator. Clean and tighten connec-

 

 

 

tions.

 

 

3.

Faulty engine alternator or charg-

 

 

 

er module.

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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