E-2

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

E-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

 

 

RECOMMENDED

 

(SYMPTOMS)

 

MISADJUSTMENTS(S)

 

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

 

 

C. Unit will weld but low or no generator

1.

Circuit breaker open.

1.

Allow machine to cool by running at

power is available.

 

 

 

no load. Reduce load and press in

 

 

 

 

 

circuit breaker.

 

 

2.

Loose or open connection with elec-

2.

Check all plugs and cordsets for open

 

 

 

trical plug-in component.

 

or fault condition.

 

 

3.

Current control dial not at “125”.

3.

Turn dial to “GENERATOR”. FOR

 

 

 

 

 

GENERATOR POWER, ALWAYS

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATE WITH CURRENT CON-

 

 

 

 

 

TROL DIAL SET AT “GENERATOR”.

 

 

4.

No open circuit voltage at receptacle.

4. Refer to wiring diagram. Check

 

 

 

Open lead in receptacle circuit.

 

leads 3A, 3B & 3C (black); 6A, 6B &

 

 

5.

No open circuit voltage at receptacle.

 

6C(yellow); 5A (white).

 

 

5.

Replace receptacle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Rheostat (R1) lead broke.

6. Refer to wiring diagram.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

check lead 200B (black).

 

 

 

 

 

-

check rheostat tabs.

 

 

 

 

 

D. Engine runs erratically or stops run-

1.

Engine requires service to head, car-

1.

Service engine as outlined in “Engine

ning.

 

buretor, filters, oil, spark plug and/or

 

Maintenance” section. NEVER

 

 

 

gas.

 

OPERATE THE ENGINE WITHOUT

 

 

 

 

 

AN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER, when

 

 

 

 

 

using an alternate fuel tank or sup-

 

 

 

 

 

ply.

 

 

 

 

 

E. Engine sputters but will not start.

1.

Bad gas, bad filter, air cleaner, spark

1.

Replace with clean or new parts.

 

 

 

plug, and/or breather.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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