Lincoln Electric 4000 guide

E-4		TROUBLESHOOTING	E-4

	Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

	PROBLEMS	POSSIBLE AREAS OF	RECOMMENDED
	(SYMPTOMS)	MISADJUSTMENT(S)	COURSE OF ACTION

PROBLEMS

Engine will not start.

1.Spark plug boot or wire off, loose or wet.

2.Fuel shutoff valve is closed.

3.Low oil and engine low oil shutdown protection will not allow unit to start. Light in On-Off switch will flash when engine is cranked. (Engines equipped with low oil shutdown pro- tection only).

4.Choke left in full choke position and carburetor flooded.

5.Fuel line clogged or closed.

6.Recoil start will not engage with engine.

7.Fouled spark plug.

8.Engine requires service to head, head gasket, and/or valves.

9.Float open in carburetor & gas leak- ing from bowl.

10.Engine operated with low oil level. Engine is seized and recoil start will not move.

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.

POWER-ARC 4000

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Lincoln Electric 4000 manual Engine requires service to head, head gasket, and/or valves

Contents

POWER-ARC Safety California Proposition 65 Warnings Electric Shock can kill Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Iii Précautions DE Sûreté Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately On-Line Product Registration Master Table of Contents for ALL Sections Installation Technical Specifications POWER-ARC Safety Precautions Location and VentilationStoring Engine Exhaust can kill PRE-OPERATION Engine Service Power-Arc 4000 Typical Fuel Consumption Muffler DeflectorSpark Arrester 8 HP Carb. Certified 9 HP Honda 9 HP Kool Bore Plus Cable Size and Length Electrical Output ConnectionsWelding Cable Connections Auxiliary Power Receptacles Cable InstallationMachine Grounding Plugs and HAND-HELD Equipment Premises Wiring Circuit Breakers Table A.2 Electrical Device USE with the POWER-ARC Type Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Safety Instructions OperationOperating Instructions General Description Operational Features and Controls Design Features AdvantagesRecommended Applications Welding Capability Controls and Settings GENERATOR/WELDER Controls Gasoline Engine Controls Starting the Engine Engine OperationBefore Starting the Engine BREAK-IN Period Stopping the EngineRunning the Engine Generator Operation General Information Table B.3 Generator Power Applications Welding Operation Control Function / Operation Current Control Dial Material Thickness Electrode Type Size Setting Welding Guidelines Stick Welding What Happens in the Arc? Welding arc Correct Welding Speed Correct Welding Position Correct Arc LengthCorrect Way to Strike An Arc Common Metals Types of WeldsUse the following Do the following Penetration Fillet WeldsMultiple Pass Welds Welding in the Vertical Position Vertical-Up Welding Vertical-Down Welding How to Hardface the Sharp Edge Metal to Ground Wear Overhead WeldingWelding Sheet Metal Hardfacing To Reduce Wear Welding Cast Iron Cast Iron Plate Preparation Selecting Electrodes Out-of-Position Group AWS E6011High-Speed Group AWS E6013 Low Hydrogen Group Stable-Arc E7018 Lincoln Electric Accessories AccessoriesOPTIONS/ACCESSORIES Maintenance Routine and Periodic MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Engine Adjustments Figure D.2 Clean Rotating SCREEN/FINGER GUARD/DEBRIS Guard Honda Table D.1 Engine Maintenance PartsPart GENERATOR/WELDER Maintenance Figure D.5. Brush Removal and Replacement Figure D.6. Major Component Locations Troubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide Symptoms Possible Areas Troubleshooting Engine requires service to head, head gasket, and/or valves Diagrams Wiring Diagram Power ARC 4000 Codes 10671 4000 POWER-ARC POWER-ARC Precaucion Warnung