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PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Major Physical or Electrical Damage 1. Contact your local | Lincoln |
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Engine will not "crank". | 1. Battery is low, Charge Battery. |
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| 2. | Loose battery cable connections. |
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| 3. | Faulty | engine | starter motor. |
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Engine will "crank" but not start. | 1. Fuel shut off valve on Main Fuel |
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| 3. | Out of fuel. Fill tank and bleed fuel |
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| 4. | High coolant temperature or low |
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| ken fan belt. |
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| 5. | Faulty fuel shutdown solenoid. Authorized Field Service Facility. | ||||||
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| Check that shutdown solenoid is |
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| 6. | Faulty fuel pump. Check for fuel |
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Engine shuts down shortly after | 1. High coolant temperature or low |
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starting. |
| oil pressure. (indictor light lit) |
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| Change oil and oil filters and fill to |
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| proper level. Check and fill coolant |
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| level. Check for loose or broken |
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| fan belt. Start engine and look for |
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| leaks. |
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| 2. | Faulty oil pressure switch or other |
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| engine | component. | Contact |
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| 3. | Faulty engine protection relay. |
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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.
