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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR |
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Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. |
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| PROBLEMS | POSSIBLE AREAS OF |
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| (SYMPTOMS) | MISADJUSTMENT(S) |
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Major physical or electrical | Contact the Lincoln Electric |
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damage. |
| Service Department at |
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The engine will not crank while | 1. Be certain that the battery is | 1. Test the fuse located under the | ||||||||
using the electric start function. | properly | connected | and | white cover at the back of the | ||||||
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| control box. |
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| 2. Try cranking the engine using | 2. Test for battery voltage at lead | |||||||
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| the recoil starter. If the engine | 210B where it connects to the | |||||||
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| will still not turn, or the recoil | starter solenoid, while holding | |||||||
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| starter is hard to pull, remove | the switch in the “start” position. | |||||||
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| the spark plug and check for | If voltage is present, the | |||||||
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| water or oil in the cylinder. Also | starter/solenoid assembly is | |||||||
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| check for high oil level. |
| defective; contact the engine | ||||||
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| 3. If the engine cranks normally | manufacturer | for | parts | and | ||||
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| while using the recoil starter, |
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| remove the top cover from the | 3. If battery voltage is not present, | |||||||
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| machine ad check the fuse. | check the engine switch, and all | |||||||
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| white cover of the back of the | connecting the fuse, switch and | |||||||
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| control box. |
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| starter solenoid. See the wiring | |||||
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| diagram. |
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Engine will not start. The starter | 1. If using the recoil starter, be | 1. Check for battery voltage at the | ||||||||
motor will crank the engine | sure the engine switch is in the | PC board pin | ||||||||
normally. |
| “high” or “auto” position. |
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| 2. Check that the fuel valve is | engine switch or wire #211 may | |||||||
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| sufficient, fresh gasoline in the | 2. Check PC board ground at pin | |||||||
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| 3. Be certain that the battery is | 3. Place the engine switch in the | |||||||
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| properly | connected | and | “stop” position, unplug engine to | |||||
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| adequately charged, even if | welder | harness | connector | |||||
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| using the recoil starter. |
| (P4/J4) | located | inside | the | |||
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| 4. Check the engine oil level. |
| control box at the bottom left. | ||||||
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| CAUTION: | Disconnecting | ||||||
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| 5. Check or replace the fuel filter. | this plug disables the normal | |||||||
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| 6. Check or replace air filter. |
| the engine switch. |
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| 7. Check the spark plug. Clean or |
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| replace if necessary. |
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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
