Lincoln Electric Power MIG 360MP Operator's Manual page 34

POWER MIG ® 360MP
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
While loading wire, the rear drive rolls stop
while pushing wire through the torch.
While loading wire, the wire bird nests before
the wire gets all the way through the torch.
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.
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
PUSH PULL WIRE FEEDING PROBLEMS
1. Check torch cable for kinks. Torch cable
should be laid out relatively straight.
2. Check the wire at the spool. Make sure
wire is not crossed and is de-reeling
properly.
3. Increase wire feed speed to 350-400 ipm.
1. Check torch cable for kinks. Torch cable
should be laid out relatively straight.
2. Make sure liner conduit is inserted all the
way into the rear wire drive so that it is
up against the inner black plastic wire
guide.
3. Inner black plastic wire guide is worn out.
Replace guide.
4. Slow down wire feed speed while pushing
wire up through the liner. Recommended
setting = 350MP ipm.
5. Clean or replace contact tip.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
CAUTION
F-5
TROUBLESHOOTING
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked and the
problem persists, Contact your local
Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.