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Lincoln Electric IM871-A manual Troubleshooting, Symptoms, Problems, Possible, Recommended, Cause

Models: IM871-A

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E-3	TROUBLESHOOTING	E-3
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

PROBLEMS	POSSIBLE	RECOMMENDED
(SYMPTOMS)	CAUSE	COURSE OF ACTION

PROBLEMS

Unit will weld but low or no generator power is available.

1.Circuit breaker open.

2.Loose or open connection with elec- trical plug-in component.

3.Current control dial not at “125”.

4.No open circuit voltage at receptacle. Open lead in receptacle circuit.

5.No open circuit voltage at receptacle. Bad receptacle.

6.Rheostat (R1) lead broke.

Engine runs erratically or stops running. 1. Engine is not fully warmed-up and engine choke is in the fully open (RUN) position.

2. Engine requires service to head, car- buretor, filters, oil, spark plug and/or gas.

If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists,

Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.

Engine sputters but will not start.

1.Bad gas, bad filter, air cleaner, spark plug, and/or breather.

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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Lincoln Electric IM871-A manual Troubleshooting, Symptoms, Problems, Possible, Recommended, Cause, Course Of Action

Contents

IM871-A POWER-ARCOPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY FOR ENGINE powered equipmentELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS may be dangerous CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGSELECTRIC SHOCK can kill ARC RAYS can burnFUMES AND GASES can be dangerous SAFETYFOR ELECTRICALLY powered equipment WELDING and CUTTING SPARKS cancause fire or explosion CYLINDER may explode if damagedSAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉMar. On-LineProduct Registration Thank YouPOWER-ARC5500 TABLE OF CONTENTSSection A Section BINSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - POWER-ARC5500Displacement AC Auxiliary PowerSAFETY PRECAUTIONS LOCATION AND VENTILATIONSTORING ELECTRIC SHOCK can killPRE-OPERATIONENGINE SERVICE GASOLINE FUEL ONLYSTACKING TILTINGPowerArc 5500 Typical Fuel Consumption MUFFLER DEFLECTORSPARK ARRESTER Honda 9 HPPOWER-ARC5500 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL OUTPUT CONNECTIONSFIGURE A.2 For Codes 11403, WELDING CABLE CONNECTIONSAUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES Cable InstallationPLUGS AND HAND-HELDEQUIPMENT MACHINE GROUNDINGPREMISES WIRING CIRCUIT BREAKERSINSTALLATION POWER-ARC5500Type Common Electrical DevicesPossible Concerns INSTALLATIONSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATIONAL FEATURES AND CONTROLSOPERATION GENERAL DESCRIPTIONCONTROLS AND SETTINGS LIMITATIONSOUTPUT PANEL CONTROLS FIGURE B.2 For Codes 11403,ENGINE OPERATION GASOLINE ENGINE CONTROLSPOWER-ARC5500 OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK AND FILL THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK AND FILL THE ENGINE FUEL TANKTO USE THE POWER - ARC 5500 AS AN AUXIL IARY POWER SUPPLYGENERATOR OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINEGENERATOR POWER APPLICATIONS Suggested Power ApplicationsPOWER-ARC5500 OPERATIONTO USE THE POWER-ARC5500 FOR WELDING WELDING OPERATIONAFTER YOU FINISH THE WELD POWER-ARC5500Setting • When using an open arc processWELDING GUIDELINES Stick WeldingWhat Happens in the Arc? POWER-ARC5500OPERATION FIGURE 4 - The welding arcRidge where puddle solidifies Molten puddle FigureB-10 1. The Correct Welding PositionPRACTICE B-11Common Metals Types of WeldsB-12 Good60 4 3 1 1/8 3.2mm Fillet JointsB-13 Vertical-UpWeldingVertical-DownWelding POWER-ARC5500B-14 Overhead WeldingWelding Sheet Metal Hardfacing To Reduce WearB-15 hot coldcoldWhite brittle cast iron Welding Cast IronB-16 Selecting ElectrodesOut-of-PositionGroup AWS E6011 High-SpeedGroup AWS E6013ACCESSORIES OPTIONS/ACCESSORIESLINCOLN ELECTRIC ACCESSORIES POWER-ARC5500MAINTENANCE ROUTINE AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCEENGINE MAINTENANCE FIGURE D.2 - OIL DRAIN AND REFILLENGINE ADJUSTMENTS FIGURE D.3 - CLEAN ROTATINGFIGURE D.4 - CLEAN COOLING SYSTEM SCREEN/FINGER GUARD/DEBRIS GUARDTABLE D.1 ENGINE MAINTENANCE PARTS FIGURE D.5 - SET SPARK PLUG GAPPart Robin / Subaru Part #GENERATOR/WELDER MAINTENANCE FIGURE D.5. – BRUSH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTMAINTENANCE POWER-ARC5500FIGURE D.6. - MAJOR COMPONENT LOCATIONS 6 5 3 47 8 1 MAINTENANCETROUBLESHOOTING HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEStep 1. LOCATE PROBLEM SYMPTOM POWER-ARC5500SYMPTOMS PROBLEMSPROBLEMS POSSIBLETROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMSPROBLEMS PROBLEMSTROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMSPROBLEMS PROBLEMSPOWER-ARC5500 DIAGRAMSEnhanced Diagram DIAGRAMS POWER-ARC5500DIAGRAMS POWER-ARC5500DIAGRAMS POWER-ARC5500POWER ARC DIMENSIONPRINT M17196NOTES PRECAUCION WARNUNGATENÇÃO AVISO DEPRECAUCION WARNUNGATENÇÃO AVISO DE• Worlds Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •