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F-7

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

F-7

 

Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION PROBLEMS

 

The machine will weld but the

Make sure the machine is properly

The engine RPM may be too low.

welding arc is “COLD”. The

set for the electrode and process

Perform the Engine Throttle

engine runs normally and the aux-

is being used. Check electrode

Adjustment Test.

iliary power is normal.

size, mode switch setting, and

Connect the machine to a resistive

 

amps or voltage setting. If gas is

load bank. Connect an accurate

 

used make sure of correct type

ammeter and volt meter to the out-

 

and gas flow.

put of the machine. Connect a

 

Make sure the process does not

tachometer, Hz meter or another

 

demand more power than the

method to measure engine RPM.

 

machine can produce.

Place the mode switch in “CC-

 

If the current is correct try increas-

STICK, turn the output control to

 

ing the “ARC CONTROL” setting.

maximum idle switch to “HIGH”

 

Check for loose or faulty connec-

terminal switch to “WELD TERMI-

 

tions at the weld output terminals

NALS ON”. Nothing else attached

 

and welding cable connections.

or plugged into machine (No aux.,

 

Check for good connections

no control cables). Start the

 

between the work cable and the

machine allow the engine to reach

 

work piece. The work cable

normal operating temperature.

 

should be attached to clean metal,

Apply a load with the load bank.

 

as close to the weld area as possi-

Load to 300 Amps, 32 Volts, 100%

 

ble. The work clamp must be in

Duty Cycle.

 

good condition with good spring

The engine should maintain 3350

 

tension.

RPM.

 

The weld cables may be too long,

If the engine cannot maintain the

 

or too small diameter causing

RPM make sure there is a supply

 

excessive voltage drop.

of clean fresh fuel.

 

The weld cables may be coiled, or

Check the fuel filter and the air fil-

 

wrapped around metal racks or

ter.

 

reels. This can cause excessive

Replace any filter that is dirty; or

 

inductance in the weld circuit. Try

damaged.

 

welding with a short set of ade-

If this doesn’t help have the

 

quately sized weld cables.

engine serviced.

 

 

Compare the volt and amp read-

 

 

ings displayed on the machine

 

 

with that of the load bank. If these

 

 

are significantly different, perform

 

 

the WELD CONTROL FEED-

 

 

BACK TEST.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.

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400 specifications

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