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F-12

 

 

 

F-12

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WELDING PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

The welding arc is “cold.” The

1. Check for loose or faulty con-

1. Check for the correct OCV at

 

 

engine runs normally. The auxiliary

nections at the weld output ter-

the welding output terminals. If

 

 

power is normal.

minals and welding cable con-

the correct voltage is present at

 

 

 

nections.

the output terminals, check for

 

 

 

2. The welding cables may be too

loose connections on the heavy

 

 

 

current carrying leads inside the

 

 

 

long or coiled, causing an

 

 

 

Ranger

250. See the Wiring

 

 

 

excessive voltage drop.

 

 

 

Diagram.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Make sure the electrode (wire,

2. If the OCV is low at the welder

 

 

 

gas, voltage, current etc.) is

 

 

 

output

terminals,

perform the

 

 

 

correct for the process being

 

 

 

Engine

Throttle

Adjustment

 

 

 

used.

 

 

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Perform the Output Rectifier

 

 

 

 

Bridge Test.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Perform the Stator Voltage

 

 

 

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Perform the Power Module

 

 

 

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. The Control Board may be

 

 

 

 

faulty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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