Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Klutch 7500K Welder/Generator User Manual

MAINTENANCE

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Maintain your KLUTCH 7500K Welder/Generator. It is recommended that the general
condition of KLUTCH 7500K Welder/Generator be examined before it is used. Keep KLUTCH
7500K Welder/Generator in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and
maintenance. Have necessary repairs made by qualified service personnel.
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Refer to the engine operator's manual for maintenance on the engine.
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Periodically clean dust, dirt, grease, etc. from your welder.
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Every six months, or as necessary, remove the cover panel from the welder and air-blow any
dust and dirt that may have accumulated inside the welder.
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Replace ground cable, ground clamp, or electrode assembly when damaged or worn.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM
Engine Does Not Work
Auxiliary Power Does Not Work
Can Not Create An Arc
Electrode Holder or ground cable getting
hot. Output Connections Getting Hot.
Poor Welding Performance, excessive
spatter
Electrode Sticks
Welding Bead Is Too Thin
Welding Bead Is Too Thick
For Assistance, Contact The Welder Help Line At 877-304-0294
POSSIBLE CAUSE
See engine manual.
Auxiliary Power switch or circuit breakers
are open.
Engine speed is too low.
Amperage control is not at MAX setting
Work Piece is Painted Or Rusty
Ground Clamp Is Connected Where
There Is Paint Or Rust
Ground Clamp Is Not
Connected To The Work Piece
Amperage Too Low for Electrode
Weld Cable Connections Loose
Weld Cable Connections have corroded.
Damp Electrode
The electrode is kept in contact with the
work piece for too long while striking an
arc.
The welding travel speed is too fast
The welding travel speed is to slow
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
See Engine Manual.
Check the auxiliary power switch and
circuit breakers on the front panel of the
unit.
Increase engine throttle.
Turn the amperage
maximum setting for auxiliary power
output.
Remove All Paint And Rust
Remove All Paint And Rust So Ground
Clamp Is Connected To Bare Metal
Electrically Make Certain The Ground Clamp Is
Connected To The Work Piece
Consult the electrode packaging for
correct amperage settings.
Check to make certain weld cables are
tight.
Clean weld connections and reinstall.
Use fresh and dry electrodes.
This will take practice. Keep trying.
Reduce the welding travel speed. Maybe
incorporate a slight weave over the joint.
Increase the welding travel speed.
control to the