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TROUBLESHOOTING

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MAGNUM 200FM

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 AREAS OF

MISADJUSTMENTS 

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

Drive rolls turn, but wire will not feed
or wire feeding is rough.

Variable or “hunting” arc.

a. Gun cable kinked and/or twisted.

b. Wire jammed in gun and cable.

c. Incorrect drive rolls and guide

tubes.

d. Gun cable liner dirty.

e. Worn drive rolls.

f. Electrode rusty and/or dirty.

g. Worn or improper size cable liner.

h. Partially flashed, melted or

improper size contact tip.

a. Contact tip worn or incorrect size.

b. Worn or undersize ground cables

or poor ground connections.

c. Loose electrode connections.

a. Keep as straight as possible.

Inspect cable and replace if nec-
essary.

b. Remove wire from gun and cable

– geed in new wire. Note any
obstruction. Replace liner if nec-
essary.

c. Be sure the wire diameter being

used is stamped on drive rolls
and guide tubes. Replace if nec-
essary.

d. Clean liner or replace.

e. Replace or reverse split drive roll

type.

f. Replace the electrode if it is

rusty.

g. Replace cable liner.

h. Replace the contact tip.

a. Replace contact tip.

b. Inspect – repair or replace as

necessary.

c. Be sure the following connec-

tions are tight: electrode cable to
wire feeder and power source,
work cable to power source and
work, gun cable to wire feeder
contact block, gun nozzle to
body and contact tip to nozzle.

Summary of Contents for K498

Page 1: ...n on your part DO NOT INSTALL OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READ ING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON TAINED THROUGHOUT And most importantly think before you act and be careful Mo...

Page 2: ...WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING Read and understand the following safety highlights For additional safety information it is strongly recommended that you purchase a copy of...

Page 3: ...cal earth ground 3 f Maintain the electrode holder work clamp welding cable and welding machine in good safe operating condition Replace damaged insulation 3 g Never dip the electrode in water for coo...

Page 4: ...vent the welding sparks from starting a fire Remember that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas Avoid welding near hydraulic...

Page 5: ...iv SAFETY iv Mar 93...

Page 6: ...ion below for future reference This information can be found on your machine nameplate Product _________________________________________________________________________________ Model Number __________...

Page 7: ...____________________________________________________________ Maintenance Section D Removal Installation and Trimming Instructions for Magnum Liners D 1 Gun Tubes and Nozzles D 1 Gun Cables D 2 Cable C...

Page 8: ...he procedure outlined in the Maintenance Section of this manual before working in that area of the equipment WARNING Choose the gas nozzle as appropriate for the GMAW process to be used Typically the...

Page 9: ...K498 1 15 ft 035 0 9 KP2020 1B1 KP2026 1 KP1935 2 KP2025 1 KP1934 1 KP2028 1 4 5 045 1 2 2B2 K498 2 10 ft 035 0 9 KP2020 1B1 KP2026 1 KP1935 2 KP2025 1 KP1934 1 KP2028 1 3 0 045 1 2 2B2 K498 3 15 ft...

Page 10: ...e gives the correct electrical stickout as required for the procedure being use d To stop welding release the gun trigger and then pull the gun away from the work after the arc goes out Follow wire fe...

Page 11: ...NSTALLATION AND TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAGNUM LINERS NOTICE The variation in cable lengths prevents the interchangeability of liners Once a liner has been cut for a particular gun it should not be...

Page 12: ...per Gun Tubes and Nozzles Section of pages D 1 and D2 c Remove three 6 screws from the gun handle sep arate the two halves and remove the cable from the handle along with the trigger assembly d Remove...

Page 13: ...ull the connector nut over the copper strands engage the gun tube connector threads and tighten in place Refer to Figure 3 NOTE For best results insert a 175 197 4 5 5 0 mm diameter rod through the co...

Page 14: ...past the damaged section Remove and save the cable clamp NOTE If sliding the cable handle becomes difficult try rotating it 180 e Remove incoming connector from cable by unscrewing connector nut from...

Page 15: ...g or tightening i Solder the terminal lead assemblies from step f to the control leads stripped in step g Insulate both soldered connections using either heat shrink tub ing or electrical tape j Fully...

Page 16: ...E CAUSE lists the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom Step 3 RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause generally...

Page 17: ...ize cable liner h Partially flashed melted or improper size contact tip a Contact tip worn or incorrect size b Worn or undersize ground cables or poor ground connections c Loose electrode connections...

Page 18: ...seizes in diffuser a Improper procedures or tech niques b Improper gas shielding a Tip overheating due to prolonged or excessive high current and or duty cycle welding a See Gas Metal Arc Welding Guid...

Page 19: ...NOTES MAGNUM 200FM...

Page 20: ...electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing Insulate yourself from work and ground No toque las partes o los electrodos bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja da Aislese del trabajo y...

Page 21: ...e Be und Entl ftung des Arbeitsplatzes Mantenha seu rosto da fuma a Use ventila o e exhaust o para remover fumo da zona respirat ria Turn power off before servicing Desconectar el cable de ali mentaci...

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