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F-17

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

F-17

 

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 will not develop full

The fuel may be old or contami-

The engine may be in need of

power.

nated. Supply the engine with

adjustment or repair.

 

clean fresh fuel.

 

 

The fuel filter may be clogged,

 

 

replace if necessary.

 

 

The air filter may be clogged,

 

 

replace if necessary.

 

 

 

 

The engine will not idle down to

Make sure the idle switch is in the

Perform the IDLER SOLENOID

low RPM. The machine has nor-

“AUTO IDLE” position. Make sure

TEST.

mal weld and auxiliary output.

there is no external load on the

Check for damaged wiring or faulty

 

weld terminals or the auxiliary

connections at the idle solenoid,

 

power receptacles.

the engine protection PC Board,

 

Check for mechanical restrictions

the run/stop switch and the start

 

in the idler solenoid linkage.

button.

 

 

Check for loose or damaged wiring

 

 

or faulty connections at leads #405

 

 

and #226, #227 and connections

 

 

J,P-55-2 and J,P-55-4, (control PC

 

 

board P2-5, and engine protection

 

 

board, J32-2, B3, and J31-8). See

 

 

wiring diagram.

 

 

Set idle switch in the “AUTO” posi-

 

 

tion. Set the mode switch to the

 

 

“CC-STICK” position. Make sure

 

 

that no load is applied to either the

 

 

weld or auxiliary output

 

 

Start the machine and allow it to

 

 

run for about 30 seconds.

 

 

Manually move the idle solenoid

 

 

plunger to the idle position. If the

 

 

solenoid engages and holds in the

 

 

idle position, the idle pull coil may

 

 

be bad.

 

 

 

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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