Lincoln Electric IM946 CRUISER Digital Tractor - Manual (Page 110)

Cruiser™ Tractor
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
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Output Problems
Problems (Symptoms)
Possible Areas of
Misadjustment(s)
Recommended Course of Action
The wire feed system runs
at maximum.
1. Check the tachometer leads
connecting the wire drive
cable to the Cruiser™
tractor base.
1. Repair the tachometer leads, or
replace the tachometer.
The wire feed system feeds
in only one direction.
1. Check the wire drive relay. 1. Replace the wire drive relay if bad.
The Cruiser™ tractor travels
in only one direction.
1. Check the travel relay. 1. Replace the travel relay if bad.
The Cruiser™ tractor does
not travel.
1. Verify the clutch is engaged.
2. Verify the rear wheels are
tightened to the axle.
3. Verify the worm on the travel
motor spins.
4. Inspect the travel motor
brushes.
1. Engage the clutch if not engaged.
2. Tighten the nuts holding the rear
wheels to the axle to 60 ft-lbs with
the clutch disengaged.
3. Replace the key holding the worm
to the motor shaft.
4. Replace the travel motor brushes
The Cruiser™ tractor travels
only at a fast speed.
1. Verify the travel motor
tachometer is operating
correctly.
1. Replace the travel motor
tachometer if bad.