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F-8

TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

F-8

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS

 

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

 

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

 

MISADJUSTMENTS(S)

 

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

Low weld output and low auxiliary

1. The generator brushes may be

1.

Perform the Rotor Voltage Test.

output.

 

worn. See the Maintenance sec-

2.

If the rotor voltage is low, the field

 

 

tion

of this

manual or

contact

 

 

your

local

Lincoln

Electric

 

capacitor (C1) or bridge (D1) may

 

 

 

be faulty. Test or replace.

 

 

Authorized Field Service Facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The

engine

RPM may

be low.

3.

Check the rheostat (R1). Normal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

resistance is 3.3 ohm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The rotor may be faulty. Perform

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the Rotor Resistance Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The engine RPM may be low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform the Engine Throttle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustment Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

If engine idle RPM is okay, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

engine may have lost horsepow-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

er and be in need of major repair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 1-888-935-3877.

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