Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 500 (CE) IM894-B - Manual (Page 34)

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2
VANTAGE ® 500 (CE)
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
CAUTION
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Major Physical or Electrical Damage
is Evident.
Engine will not "crank".
Engine will "crank" but not start.
Engine shuts down shortly after
starting.
1. C o n t a c t y o u r l o c a l L i n c o l n
A u t h o r i z e d F i e l d S e r v i c e
Facility.
1. Battery is low, Charge Battery.
2. Loose battery cable connections.
Inspect, clean and tighten terminals.
3. F a u l t y e n g i n e s t a r t e r m o t o r .
Contact authorized local Engine
Service Shop.
1. Fuel shut off valve on Main Fuel
Filter in the OFF position. Open
valve (vertical) position of handle.
2. Fuel Filters dirty/clogged. Check
and replace main filter element
and/or Inline Fuel Filter.
3. Out of fuel. Fill tank and bleed fuel
system.
4. High coolant temperature or low
oil pressure. (indictor lights lit)
Check oil and coolant levels. Fill if
required. Check for loose or bro-
ken fan belt.
5. Faulty fuel shutdown solenoid.
Check that shutdown solenoid is
functioning properly and not bind-
ing/ contact authorized engine
service shop.
6. Faulty fuel pump. Check for fuel
flow through filters. Contact autho-
rized local Engine Service Shop.
1. High coolant temperature or low
oil pressure. (indictor light lit)
Change oil and oil filters and fill to
proper level. Check and fill coolant
level. Check for loose or broken
fan belt. Start engine and look for
leaks.
2. Faulty oil pressure switch or other
e n g i n e c o m p o n e n t . C o n t a c t
authorized local Engine Service
Shop.
3. Faulty Idler/Protection Board.
If all recommended possible areas
o f m i s a d j u s t m e n t h a v e b e e n
checked and the problem persists,
C o n t a c t y o u r l o c a l L i n c o l n
Authorized Field Service Facility.