Lincoln Electric Cross Country 300 Service Manual page 25

LINCOLN ELECTRIC
Observe Safety Guidelines
detailed in the beginning of this manual.
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
The battery does not stay
charged.
The engine shuts down shortly
after starting and trips the
battery circuit breaker (CB5).
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the
Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
POSSIBLE AREAS OF
MISADJUSTMENT(S)
ENGINE PROBLEMS
1. Check for loose, corroded or
faulty connections at the
battery.
2. Check for loose or damaged
alternator drive belt.
3. The battery may be faulty.
1. Try resetting the breaker. If
it trips again do not attempt to
use the machine.
NOTE: Repeated tripping and
resetting of the circuit breaker
can damage it or alter its trip
point. If the breaker has been
tripped and reset many times,
it should be replaced once the
cause is determined.
CAUTION
Cross Country™ 300 Service Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
1. Perform the Engine
Alternator Test Procedure.
2. There may be a defective
component or faulty wiring
causing a current draw when
the run/stop switch is in the
'Stop' position.
3. Check the Run/Stop switch,
the glow plug button, the
alternator and the starter
solenoid. Also check for
damaged wiring and insulation.
4. If the engine charging
system is operating properly
but the battery is not staying
charged, the battery is
defective and should be
replaced.
1. Examine the circuit breaker
(CB5), run/stop switch, start
button, shutdown solenoid, idle
solenoid, engine protection
board, fuel gauge, fuel sender
and all the wiring connecting
these components. Look for
damaged or out of place wiring
that may be in contact with
other conductors or chassis
ground. See Wiring Diagram.
2. Perform the Idler Solenoid
Test Procedure.
3. Perform the Fuel Shutdown
Solenoid Test Procedure.
4. The engine protection board
may be defective.
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