Lincoln Electric IM10154 SAE-300 HE - Manual (Page 31)

E-8 TROUBLESHOOTING
SAE-300 ® HE
E-8
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
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
White or Blue Smoke.
Dark Grey Smoke.
Faulty Charging.
Starter Motor does not run.
Engine Protection Light not com-
ing on.
No Auxiliary Power
1. Excess engine oil.
2. Too low viscosity of the engine
oil.
3. Faulty injection timing.
1. Unsuitable fuel.
2. Excess injection.
3. Faulty function of the engine.
4. Overloading.
5. Clogged air cleaner.
1. Loose fan belt.
2. Faulty wiring.
3. Faulty battery.
4. Worn out alternator brush.
1. Loose or damaged wiring.
2. Drained voltage from battery.
3. Damaged starter motor
(including solenoid).
1. Faulty light wiring.
2. Faulty Engine Control Unit.
3. Faulty LED indicator.
1. GFCI may have tripped.
Follow “GFCI Testing and
Resetting Procedure” in the
MAINTENANCE section of
this manual.
2. Open breakers may need to
be reset.
3. Faulty receptacle.
4. Faulty auxiliary circuit wiring.
If all recommended possible areas
of misadjustment have been
checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln
Authorized Field Service Facility.