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F-34TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-34

GAS SOLENOID REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)

FIGURE F.7 — GAS SOLENOID REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.

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NOTE: WIRE FEEDER SHOWN WITH DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVED FOR CLARITY

PROCEDURE

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1.Remove input power to the LN-10 unit.

2.Using the 5/16 in. nut driver, remove the wire drive cover.

3.Locate the gas solenoid assembly and remove the input gas lines using pliers. See Figure F.7.

4.Label and remove the two leads con- nected to the solenoid.

5.Remove the rubber hose and clamp from the gas solenoid. Be careful not to damage the rubber hose.

6.Using the 5/16 in. wrench remove the two screws that mount the solenoid assembly to the rear panel of the wire feeder.

7.Remove the solenoid assembly from the LN-10 unit.

8.Using the Phillips head screwdriver remove the two screws holding the solenoid to the bracket. Remove the solenoid.

9.Mount the new solenoid onto the bracket using the two Phillips head screws.

10.Install the solenoid assembly into the LN-10.

11.Connect the gas hose.

12.Connect the two wires previously removed. Be sure the leads are connected to their original positions.

13.Install the wire drive cover and connect the input gas line.

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