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F-7

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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

 

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

 

Low weld output and low auxiliary

1. The generator brushes may be

1.

Perform the Rotor Voltage

output.

worn. See the Maintenance

 

Test.

 

section of this manual or con-

2.

If the rotor voltage is low, the

 

tact your local Lincoln Electric

 

 

field capacitor (C1) or the field

 

Authorized Field Service

 

 

 

rectifier bridge (D1) may be

 

Facility.

 

 

 

faulty. Test or replace.

 

 

 

 

2. The engine RPM may be low.

3.

Check the rheostat (R1).

 

 

 

 

 

Normal resistance is 3.3 ohms.

 

 

 

See Wiring Diagram.

 

 

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 the engine idle RPM is okay,

 

 

 

the engine may have lost

 

 

 

horsepower 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 test/repairs safely, con- tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.

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