Lincoln Electric SAE-300 manual Water passage. Flush the system

E-6	TROubLEShOOTING	E-6
	Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

PRObLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIbLE

CAuSE

RECOMMENDED

COuRSE OF ACTION

Engine stops during operation and 1. Overheat of the Engine. the Engine Protection light does turn

on.	Lack of Coolant Supply coolant.
	Inspect leakage and correct.
	Loose or slipping fan belt Remove
	oil, dust, etc. and tighten.
	Damaged fan belt. Replace.
	Clogged radiator Flush the radia-
	tor.
	Clogged radiator fin. Clean.
	Dust or scale clogged in the cooling
	water passage. Flush the system.
	Faulty function of the thermostat.
	Inspect or replace thermostat.
	Lack of lubricating oil. Add oil.
	Overloading Decrease the load.
	Faulty Idler/Engine Protection
	Printed Circuit Board. Replace.
	2. Loss of Engine Oil Pressure.
	Lack of engine oil Supply oil up to
	the specified level.
	Fault in the Oil Pressure Switch
	Replace the switch.
	Oil leakage from the lubricating
	system Inspect and retighten.
	Clogged oil filter Replace with new
	one.
	Oil too light Drain and refill with
	proper grade.
	Faulty Idler/Engine Protection
	P.C. Board. Replace.

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.

SAE-300®