Lincoln Electric SVM103-A service manual Engine Problems

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F-8

 

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

 

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE PROBLEMS

 

Engine will not stop running.

1.

The piercing stop switch may

1. Be sure the piercing stop switch

 

 

not be contacting the spark

is securely mounted to the

 

 

plug.

Make certain

that the

engine.

 

 

pointed end of the lever firmly

 

 

 

contacts the spark plug tip.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs erratically or stops run-

1.

Check the spark plug boot and

1. The engine may require service

ning.

 

wire for loose or faulty connec-

to the head or carburetor.

 

 

tion.

 

 

 

 

2.

The spark plug may be faulty.

 

 

 

Replace.

 

 

 

3.

The fuel and air mixture may be

 

 

 

out of

adjustment.

Consult

 

 

 

Briggs & Stratton owner’s man-

 

 

 

ual.

 

 

 

 

4.

The fuel supply may be con-

 

 

 

taminated with water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine sputters but will not start.

1.

The spark plug may be faulty.

Consult Briggs & Stratton owner’s

 

2.

The fuel supply may be contam-

manual.

 

 

 

 

inated with water.

 

 

 

3.

The air filter may be clogged.

 

 

 

Replace.

 

 

 

4.

The fuel and air mixture may be

 

 

 

out of adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con- tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.

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