Troubleshooting and repair, Caution – Lincoln Electric VANTAGE SVM178-B Manuel d'utilisation

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ENGINE PROBLEMS

Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

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.

CAUTION

The engine will not go to high idle
when using the auxiliary power.
Auxiliary power is normal when the
IDLER switch is in the "HIGH" posi-
tion. Automatic idle function works
properly when the welding termi-
nals are loaded

1. Make sure the auxiliary power

leads are tight.

2. The automatic idler may not

function if the auxiliary power is
loaded to less than 150 watts.

1. Check the current sensing

toroid for loose or faulty con-
nections. See the Wiring
Diagram.

2. Make sure leads #3 and #6A

pass through the toroid twice in
opposite directions.

3. The current sensing toroid may

be faulty.

4. Pull coil board may be faulty

5. The Weld Control PC board

may be faulty.

6. Tier II Cummins governor con-

trol board may be faulty- mis-
adjusted governor linkage see
EGC test & adjustment

The engine will not go to high idle
when attempting to weld or when
the auxiliary power is loaded.
Welding output and auxiliary power
outputs are normal when IDLER
switch is in the " HIGH" position

1. Make sure the welding cables

and auxiliary power lead con-
nections are tight.

1. The Weld Control PC board

may be faulty.

2. Pull coil board may be faulty

3. Tier II Cummins Governor

Control may be faulty.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

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