TROUBLESHOOTING | ||
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| Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual |
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PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Welding current too great or too | 1. | “Current Control” shaft and handle |
small compared to indication on the |
| may have turned slightly in the |
dial. |
| insulated bushing of the current |
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| control brushholder, caused by |
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| turning handle too hard against |
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| one of the stops. |
| 2. | Exciter output low causing low |
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| output compared to dial indication. |
| 3. | “Current Control” set to minimum |
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| and welder output so great that |
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| engine stalls when arc is struck. |
| 1. Local/Remote switch is in wrong |
Welder has output and no control | position. |
1. | GFCI Receptacle may have |
No auxiliary power | tripped. Follow “GFCI Receptacle |
| Testing and Resetting Procedure” |
| in the MAINTENANCE section of |
| this manual. (GFCI Receptacle is |
| Optional) |
2. | Circuit Breakers open. |
3. | Faulty connections to auxiliary |
| receptacles. |
If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
4. Faulty receptacles.
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.
