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F-14

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

F-14

 

Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

The battery does not stay charged.

Check for loose, corroded, or

Perform the ENGINE ALTERNA-

 

faulty connections at the battery.

TOR TEST.

 

Check for loose or damaged alter-

There may be a defective compo-

 

nator drive belt.

nent or faulty wiring, ,causing a

 

The battery may be faulty.

current draw when the run/stop

 

 

switch is in the “stop” position.

 

 

Check the Run/Stop switch, the

 

 

glow plug button, the alternator

 

 

and the starter solenoid. Also

 

 

check for damaged wiring and

 

 

insulation.

 

 

If the engine charging system is

 

 

operating properly but the battery

 

 

is not staying charged, the battery

 

 

is defective and should be

 

 

replaced.

 

 

 

The engine cranks when the start

The battery voltage may be low

The fuel solenoid may be faulty or

button is pressed but will not start.

(normally results in slow cranking

not operating properly. Check

 

speed). The batter should be

lead #233, and #262 and perform

 

checked and recharged if it is not

the FUEL SHUT DOWN SOLE-

 

producing adequate voltage, and

NOID TEST.

 

replace if it will not accept a full

 

 

charge.

The Engine Protection Board may

 

Make sure the glow plug button is

be faulty.

 

pressed while pressing the start

 

 

button. See the operator’s manu-

The engine may be in need of

 

al, or the operation section of this

mechanical repairs.

 

manual for proper starting proce-

 

 

dure.

 

 

Make sure the fuel valve on the

 

 

fuel sediment filter is in the open

 

 

position.

 

 

Check that the machine has an

 

 

adequate supply of fresh, clean

 

 

fuel.

 

 

The fuel filter may be clogged,

 

 

replace if necessary.

 

 

Check the oil level.

 

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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