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
E-3
TROUBLESHOOTING
SAE-500
TM
AND SAE-500
TM
SEVERE DUTY
TM
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Major Physical or Electrical Damage
is Evident.
Engine will not crank
Engine shuts down shortly after starting.
Engine shuts down while under a load.
Engine runs rough.
Engine will not shut off.
1
. Contact your Local Lincoln
Authorized Field Service Facility.
1. Battery low.
2. Loose battery cable connections
which may need Inspected, cleaned
or tighten.
3. Faulty wiring in engine starting cir-
cuit.
4. Faulty engine starter. Contact autho-
rized local Engine Service Shop.
5. If check engine light is on contact
your Field Service Facility.
6. Check 30A Breaker (ECU).
1. Low oil pressure (engine protection
light lit). Check oil level (Consult
engine service dealer).
2. High oil temperature. Check engine
cooling system. (engine protection
light lit).
3. Faulty oil pressure switch.
4. Faulty oil temperature switch. Contact
authorized local Engine Service Shop.
5. Check coolant level.
1. High oil temperature.
1. Dirty fuel or air filters may need
cleaned/replaced.
2. Water in fuel.
1. Fuel Shutdown solenoid not func-
tioning properly.
If all recommended possible areas
of misadjustment have been
checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln
Authorized Field Service Facility.