E-2

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

E-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

 

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENTS(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE PROBLEMS

Major Physical or Electrical Damage

1. Contact your Local Lincoln

is Evident.

 

Authorized Field Service Facility.

Engine will not “crank”.

1. Battery is low. Charge Battery.

 

2.

Loose battery cable connections.

 

 

Inspect, clean and tighten.

 

 

Engine will “crank” but not start.

1. Out of fuel. Fill prime tank.

 

2.

Fuel shut off valve is in off

 

 

position.

 

3.

High oil temperature (Indicator

 

 

light lit. Check engine cooling

 

 

system. (Consult engine service

 

 

dealer.

 

4.

Low battery voltage.

 

 

Engine shuts down shortly after

1. Low fuel. (Indicator light lit) Add

starting.

 

fuel.

 

2.

Low output of battery charging

 

 

alternator. (Indicator light lit)

 

 

Check cooling blower belt. Replace

 

 

if neccessary.

 

3.

High oil temperature (Indicator

 

 

light lit). Check engine cooling

 

 

system. (Consult engine service

 

 

dealer.

 

 

Battery does not stay charged.

1. Faulty battery. Replace

 

 

 

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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