E-8
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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.
SA-400I
®
CAUTION
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
White or Blue Smoke.
Dark Grey Smoke.
Faulty Charging.
Starter Motor does not run.
Engine Protection Light not coming on.
No Auxiliary Power
1. Excess engine oil.
2. Too low viscosity of the engine oil.
3. Faulty injection timing.
1. Unsuitable fuel.
2. Excess injection.
3. Faulty function of the engine.
4. Overloading.
5. Clogged air cleaner.
1. Loose fan belt.
2. Faulty wiring.
3. Faulty battery.
4. Worn out alternator brush.
1. Loose or damaged wiring.
2. Drained voltage from battery.
3. Damaged starter motor (including
solenoid).
1. Faulty light wiring.
2. Faulty Engine Control Unit.
3. Faulty LED indicator.
1. GFCI may have tripped. Follow
“GFCI Testing and Resetting
Procedure” in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual.
2. Open breakers may need to be reset.
3. Faulty receptacle.
4. Faulty auxiliary circuit wiring.
If all recommended possible areas of mis-
adjustment have been checked and the
problem persists,
Contact your local
Lincoln Authorized Field Service
Facility.
