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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR | ||||
Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. |
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PROBLEMS |
| POSSIBLE AREAS OF | RECOMMENDED | |
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| MISADJUSTMENT(S) | COURSE OF ACTION | |
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| OUTPUT PROBLEMS |
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The engine starts normally, but | The oil pressure may be low. | The idle/engine protection PC | ||
shuts down after running for | Check the oil level and add oil | board, alternator, oil pressure | ||
several seconds. |
| as needed. If necessary, contact | switch, or engine coolant | |
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| the engine manufacturer, or a | temperature switch may be | |
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| qualified engine specialist to | faulty. Perform the Engine | |
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| determine the cause of the low | Protection System Test. | |
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| oil pressure condition, and make |
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| any required adjustments or |
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| repairs. |
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| The engine alternator belt may |
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| be loose or broken. Replace the |
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| belt and/or adjust the belt |
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| tension. |
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| The engine may be overheated. |
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| Contact the engine |
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| manufacturer, or a qualified |
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| engine specialist to determine |
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| condition, and make any |
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| required adjustments or repairs. |
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The engine will not develop full | Check that there is an adequate | Perform the Engine RPM | ||
power. |
| supply of fresh clean fuel, and | Adjustment Test. |
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| that the fuel | There may be internal problems | |
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| open. | ||
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| with the engine. Contact the | |
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| Check the fuel and air filters, | engine manufacturer or a | |
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| replace if necessary. | qualified engine repair |
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| technician. |
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The engine will not shut down |
| Check the voltage at the | ||
when the run/stop switch is |
| primary fuel solenoid. | If the | |
moved to the stop position. |
| voltage drops to zero when the | ||
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| switch is turned off, and the | |
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| engine continues to run, there is | |
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| likely a failure in the fuel | |
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| system. Contact the engine | |
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| manufacturer or a qualified | |
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| engine technician. |
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| If the voltage remains at the | |
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| solenoid after the switch is | |
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| moved to the stop position, the | |
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| run/stop switch has most likely | |
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| failed. |
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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