Associated Equipment 8600-KSA - Manual (Page 6)

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PROBLEM TEST POSSIBLE CAUSE
Power Lamp is inoperative.
No meter readin .
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Motor won't run.
Motor switch is ON.
Belt guard is down. 1. Unit is unplugged or circuit is not energized.
Check the power source circuit breaker or
fuse.
2. Outlet is defective.
3. Power cord is defective.
4. On/Off switch is defective.
Power light on.
Motor won't run or Motor starts and stops. Audible click from Safety Interlock Switch as
Belt Guard closes. 1. Thermal switch may be open due to motor
overload. Wait several minutes for the switch
to reset.
2. Check Safety Interlock Switch for correct
operation. Switch may be defective.
No meter reading.
Motor switch ON.
Motor runs with guard closed. No short LED when the small RED and
GROUND clamp are touched together.
Short LED turns on when the small RED and
GROUND clamp are touched together. 1. Defective PC board.
2. Power semi-conductor assembly.
3. Power fuse may need replacement.
1. Defective PC board.
Voltage remains on starter clamps. None 1. Defective solenoid.
No TRIO LED. TRIO LED should turn on if the #1 terminal of
the 1-2 plug is touching the GROUND clamp. 1. Defect in test lead assembly.
2. Defective PC board.
DELCO alternator will not test. The SHORT LED should turn on if the #2
terminal of the 1-2 plug is touching the
GROUND clamp.
The TRIO LED should turn on if the #1 terminal
of the 1-2 plug is touching the GROUND clamp. 1. Defect in test lead assembly.
2. Defective PC board.
No ALT. LED. The ALT. LED should turn on if the WHITE clip
is touching the GROUND clamp. 1. Defect in test lead assembly.
2. Defective PC board.
No STATOR LED. The STATOR LED should turn on if the RED
and YELLOW clips are touching. 1. Defect in test lead assembly.
2. Defective PC board.
Externally regulated alternators will not function.
The implication is that the external field circuit
is not functioning. "A" Circuit -
Place the "A/B" switch in the "A" position.
Touch the GREEN clip to the small RED clip.
The SHORT LED should illuminate.
"B" Circuit -
Place the "A/B" switch in the "B" position.
Touch the GREEN clip to the GROUND clamp.
The SHORT LED should illuminate. 1. 10 Amp fuse open in test lead set.
2. Defective test lead set.
3. Defective PC board.
Motor will not run.
POWER switch is in the ON osition.
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POWER lamp is illuminated.
Motor rotates in one direction only.
If motor does not rotate in either direction,
check to make sure that belt guard safety
switch is being depressed by its actuator. Defective motor switch.
Defective motor switch.
Defective belt guard safety switch.
Defective motor disconnect plug.
NOTE: The above tests are presented as an aid in operator diagnosis. The tester contains complex electronic circuits
and requires a trained service technician or the aid of factory Technical Service personnel prior to proceeding any further.
Before calling the factory for technical assistance, please review the above tests. This will be very helpful in assisting you
in repairs.
DO NOT return any portion of the tester to the factory without return authorization! Return authorization will result in
quicker repair and allow the factory to keep track of your equipment.
For a qualified electronics technician, additional technical information is available from the factory. See the Limited
Warranty section of this manual for the telephone number of the factory Technical Service Department.