Lincoln Electric Vantage 500 Operator's Manual page 35

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PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
Battery does not stay charged.
Engine will not idle down to low
speed.
Engine will not go to high idle when
attempting to weld.
Engine will not go to high idle when
using auxiliary power.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
POSSIBLE
FUNCTION PROBLEMS
1. Faulty battery .
2. Faulty engine alternator.
3. Loose or broken lead in charging
circuit.
4. Loose fan belt may need tighten-
ing.
1. Idler switch in HIGH idle position,
make sure switch is set to AUTO.
2. External load on welder or auxil-
iary power.
3. Mechanical problem in idler sole-
noid linkage.
4. Faulty wiring in solenoid circuit.
5. No or low voltage @ idle solenoid
6. Faulty idler solenoid.
7. Faulty, Weld Control PCB
(Printed Circuit Board), Pull
Coil/Battery PCB.
1. Poor work lead connection to
work.
2. Broken idler solenoid spring.
3. Welding Terminals switch in
wrong position.
4. No open circuit voltage at output
studs.
5. Faulty, Pull Coil/Battery PCB. or
Weld Control PCB.
1. Broken wire in auxiliary current
sensor wiring.
2. Auxiliary power load is less than
100 watts.
3. Faulty Pull Coil/Battery PCB. or
Weld Control PCB.
VANTAGE® 500 DEUTZ
CAUSE
If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked
and the problem persists, Contact
your local Lincoln Authorized
Field Service Facility.
CAUTION
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
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