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F-15

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

F-15

 

Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

The engine starts but shuts down

Make sure the glow plug button is

The shut down fuel solenoid may

immediately when the start button

pressed while pushing the start

be faulty or not operating properly.

is released.

button, and held until the engine

Check lead #233 and #262 and

 

protection light turns off (5 SEC-

perform the FUEL SHUT DOWN

 

ONDS MAXIMUM AFTER THE

SOLENOID TEST. See wiring

 

ENGINE STARTS.). See the oper-

diagram.

 

ator’s manual, or the operating

The check for the presents of 12

 

section of this manual for proper

volts at the lead #233, when start

 

starting procedure.

button is pushed. Check CB5,

 

Check the oil level.

and lead #231.

 

Be certain that the engine is not

 

 

overheated.

The Engine Protection Board may

 

Check that the machine had ade-

be faulty.

 

quate supply of fresh, clean fuel.

 

 

The fuel filter may be clogged.

The engine may have inadequate

 

Replace if necessary.

oil pressure.

 

 

The oil pressure switch or coolant

 

 

temperature switch may be faulty.

 

 

 

The engine shuts down shortly

Check for adequate supply of

The oil pressure switch or coolant

after starting.

clean fresh fuel.

temperature switch may be faulty.

 

Check fuel and air filters, replace if

Make sure the engine has oil and

 

necessary.

oil pressure and engine is not

 

Check oil level, add oil as

overheated.

 

required. Look for oil leakage.

Disconnect lead 234 from Engine

 

Check for loose or faulty battery

Protection PC Board, of engine

 

cable connections.

continues to run oil pressure

 

 

switch or Temperature Switch is

 

 

faulty.

 

 

Check for faulty run/stop switch.

 

 

Check for damaged insulation in

 

 

the wiring between the engine pro-

 

 

tection relay and the oil pressure

 

 

and coolant temperature switches.

 

 

See wiring diagram.

 

 

 

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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