Lincoln Electric 500 - Manual (Page 35)

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2
VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS
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.
Engine shuts down while under a
load.
Engine runs rough.
Engine will not shut off.
1 . Contact your Local Lincoln
Authorized Field Service Facility.
1. Battery low.
2. Loose battery cable connections
which may need Inspected,
cleaned or tighten.
3. Faulty wiring in engine starting
circuit.
4. Faulty engine starter. Contact
authorized local Engine Service
Shop.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fuel shut off valve is in the off
position make sure the valve
lever is in the open position (lever
in-line with the Hose).
3. Engine shut down solenoid not
pulling in.
4. On/Off switch on for more than 30
sec. before starting, the On/Off
switch will need to be switch off
and turned back on.
5. Fuel Filters dirty/clogged, main fil-
ter and/or inline Fuel Filter ele-
ment may need to be replaced.
6. High water temperature or low oil
pressure. (engine protection light
lit)
1. Low oil pressure (engine protec-
tion light lit). Check oil level
(Consult engine service dealer).
2. High water temperature. Check
engine cooling system. (engine
protection light lit).
3. Faulty oil pressure switch.
4. Faulty water temperature switch.
Contact authorized local Engine
Service Shop.
1. High water temperature.
1. Dirty fuel or air filters may need
cleaned/replaced.
2. Water in fuel.
1. Electronic Governor not function-
ing properly.
If all recommended possible areas
of misadjustment have been
checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln
Authorized Field Service Facility.
ENGINE PROBLEMS