ELECTRONIC IDLER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Engine Will Not Return to Idle in Approximately 15 Seconds

Set Idler Control Switch

to the Auto Position

Check to see Whether Oil Pressure

Light is On and Alternator is Charging

Light OFF

 

 

Light ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

If Oil Light is O.K., Replace

 

Check Continuity of Idler

Oil Pressure Switch

 

Control Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuity Good

 

Open

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Reed Switch in Weld

Replace Switch

 

 

Circuit may be Stuck Closed

 

 

 

 

2. Check Continuity of Idler

Solenoid Coil (25 ohms)

3. Replace P.C. Board

Engine Will Not Pick Up Speed When:

The Arc is Struck

The Auxiliary Power

 

 

 

Load is Turned On

Reed Switch in Weld Circuit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defective. Will Not Close

Power Load Too Small

 

 

Try Load Above 150 Watts

 

 

To Check; Short the Red Lead

on P.C. Board to Welder FrameEngine Does Not Pick Up Speed Replace P.C. Board

Engine Picks Up

Engine Does Not

Speed When Arc

Pick Up Speed

is Struck

 

 

Replace P.C. Board

 

 

Replace Reed Switch

 

 

in Weld Circuit

 

 

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