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| TROUBLESHOOTING |
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| TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual | |||||
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| PROBLEMS | POSSIBLE AREAS OF |
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| (SYMPTOMS) | MISADJUSTMENTS(S) |
| COURSE OF ACTION | ||
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| WELDING PROBLEMS |
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The welding arc is “cold.” The | 1. Check for loose or faulty con- | 1. | Check for the correct open cir- | |||
engine runs normally (3700 RPM, | nections at the weld output |
| cuit voltage (OCV) at the welder | |||
no load). Auxiliary power is func- | terminals and welding cable |
| output terminals – 62 VAC is | |||
tioning normally. | connections. |
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| 2. The welding cable may be too |
| If the correct voltage is present | ||
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| at the output terminals, check for | ||
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| sive voltage drop. |
| loose connections on the heavy | ||
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| Wiring Diagram. |
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| 2. | If the OCV is low at the welder | ||
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| output | terminals, | perform |
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| Engine Throttle Adjustment | ||
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| Test. |
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| 3. | Check for shorted or grounded | ||
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| windings in the reactor (L1) and | ||
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| also in | the main | stator. |
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| See the Wiring Diagram. | ||
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CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call
