E-3

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

E-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

 

 

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENTS(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION PROBLEMS

Engine will not idle down to low

1.

Idler switch in High idle position.

speed.

 

Set switch to Auto.

 

2.

External load on welder or auxil-

 

 

iary power. Remove all external

 

 

loads.

Engine will not go to high idle when

1.

Poor work lead connection to

attempting to weld.

 

work. Make sure work clamp is

 

 

tightly connected to clean base

 

 

metal.

 

2.

Welding Terminalsswitch is in

 

 

wrong position. Set to WELD

 

 

TERMINAL ONwhen welding

 

 

without a welding terminal control

 

 

cable. Refer to Operations chap-

 

 

ter for proper use of this switch.

 

 

Engine will not go to high idle when

1. Auxiliary power load is less than

using auxiliary power.

 

100 watts. Idler may not respond

 

 

with less than a 100 watt load.

 

 

Set Idler to High

Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance.

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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500 specifications

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