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| Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual | |||
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| PROBLEMS |
| POSSIBLE AREAS OF | RECOMMENDED |
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| MISADJUSTMENT(S) | COURSE OF ACTION |
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Engine will “crank” but not start. | 1. Air intake |
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| Manually reset inside machine. |
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| 2. | Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. |
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| 3. | Fuel shut off valve is in off posi- |
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| tion. |
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| 4. | Low battery voltage. |
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Machine fails to hold the “heat” | 1. Rough or dirty commutator. |
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| 2. | Brushes may be worn down to |
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| limit of life. |
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| 3. | Brush springs may be broken. |
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| 4. | Field circuit may have variable |
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| resistance connections or inter- |
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| mittent open circuit, due to loose |
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| connections or broken wire. |
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| If all recommended possible areas |
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| 5. | Electrode or work lead connec- | of misadjustment have been |
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| tions may be poor. | checked and the problem persists, |
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| Contact your local Lincoln |
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| 6. | Wrong grade of brushes may be | Authorized Field Service Facility. |
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| installed on generator. |
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7.Field rheostat may be making poor contact and overheating.
8.“Current Control” may not be operating properly.
9.“Current Control” brushholder contact springs may be worn out or missing. Contact surface may be dirty, rough and pitted.
10.“Current Control” brushholder support stud and mating contact surfaces may be dirty or pitted and burned.
11.Engine running at varying speeds.
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.
