Lincoln Electric OUTBACK 185 IM972 - Manual (Page 29)

E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING E-4
OUTBACK™ 185
®
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
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.
CAUTION
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Engine runs erratically or stops
running.
Engine sputters but will not start.
Recoil starter is hard to pull.
Arc is erratic and “pops out”.
Arc becomes “Cold” at the short Arc
lenghts or shorts to the work piece.
1. Engine is not fully warmed-up
and engine choke is in the fully
open (RUN) position.
2. Engine requires service to head,
carburetor, filters, oil spark plug
and / or gas.
3. Oil level to low.
1. Bad gas, bad filter, air cleaner,
spark plug, and / or breather.
1. Too much oil in crankcase.
1. Check Work and Electrode
cables for loose or faulty
connection.
2. Electrode may be wet.
1. Reset circuit breaker (CB4)
located under the Current
Control Dial on the bottom side
of the control panel.
If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked
and the problem persists, Contact
your local Lincoln Authorized
Field Service Facility.
WELDING PROBLEMS