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F-9

 

 

 

 

 

F-9

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

 

 

 

 

The engine will not crank when the

1.

Check the circuit breaker (CB7).

1. If the battery is replaced or tests

start button is pushed.

 

Reset if tripped.

 

good, then the charging circuit

 

2.

Make sure the Run/Stop switch

 

may be faulty.

Perform the

 

 

Flywheel Alternator Test.

 

 

is in the “RUN” position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Check for loose or faulty battery

2.

The starter motor or

starter

 

 

solenoid may be faulty.

 

 

 

cable connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The battery may be low or faulty.

3.

The engine may

be

hard to

 

 

crank due to a mechanical fail-

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The Start button may be faulty.

 

ure in the engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The engine cranks but will not start.

1.

Check for adequate fuel supply.

1.

The oil pressure switch may be

 

2.

Check for adequate oil level.

 

faulty. See the Wiring Diagram.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The battery voltage may be too

2. The engine may be in need of

 

 

mechanical repair.

Check for

 

 

low.

 

 

 

 

spark and fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The fuel filter may be clogged or

 

 

 

 

 

 

the fuel contaminated. Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

the fuel filter if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The engine will not develop full

1.

The fuel filter may be clogged or

1. Due to wear, the

engine may

power.

 

the fuel contaminated. Replace

 

need major repair.

 

 

 

 

the fuel filter if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The air filter may be clogged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The spark plug(s) may be faulty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

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

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