Lincoln Electric SVM134-A service manual Output Problems

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F-8

 

 

F-8

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

The actual welding current is much

1. Check the main DC generator

1. The engine operating speed

greater than is indicated on the

brushes for good commutation

may be too high. If necessary

dials.

and alignment.

Contact the

perform the Engine Throttle

 

Lincoln Electric

Service Dept.

Adjustment Test.

 

1-800-833-9353 (WELD).

2. While the machine is loaded,

 

 

 

 

 

 

check the series coils for signs

 

 

 

of “arcing.” This condition could

 

 

 

point to shorted turns in the

 

 

 

series coils.

 

 

 

3. Perform the DC Exciter Test.

 

 

 

 

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 1-800-833-9353.

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