Lincoln Electric SA-400I Operator's Manual page 28

SA-400I
®
ELECTRONIC IDLER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The Arc is Struck
Reed Switch in Weld Circuit
Defective -- Will Not Close
To Check: Short the Red Lead
on P.C. Board to Welder Frame.
Engine Picks Up Speed
1. Check for Break in
Red Lead and Repair
2. Replace Reed Switch
in Weld Circuit.
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.
With Idler Control Switch in the AUTO Position,
Engine Will Not Pick Up Speed When:
Engine Does Not Pick Up
Speed
1. Check for Jamming of
the Idler Solenoid
Mechanism, or broken
return spring.
2. Check Idler Circuit
Wiring and Repair as
Required.
3. Replace Idler P.C.
Board.
CAUTION
E-5
The Auxiliary Power Load is Turned ON
Power Load Too Small
Try Load Above 150 Watts
Engine Does Not Pick Up Speed
1. Check for Jamming of the Idler
Solenoid Mechanism, or broken return
spring.
2. Check for Continuity of Current
Transformer (Toroid). Replace as
Required.
3. Check Idler Circuit Wiring and Repair
as Required.
4. Replace Idler P.C. Board.
TROUBLE SHOOTING