Miller Electric Spectrum 1250R Adjusting Spark Gap, Turn Off power before ad, Justing spark gap

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5-4. Adjusting Spark Gap

 

 

 

 

 

Y Turn Off power before ad-

 

 

 

justing spark gap.

 

 

Remove left side panel.

 

 

1 Tungsten End Of Point

 

 

Replace point if tungsten end dis-

 

 

appears; do not clean or dress

 

 

tungsten.

 

 

2

Spark Gap

 

 

Normal spark gap is 0.030 in (0.762

 

 

mm).

 

 

If adjustment is needed, proceed as

 

 

follows:

 

 

3

Adjustment Screw

 

 

Loosen screw. Place gauge of

 

 

proper thickness in spark gap.

 

 

4

Pressure Point

 

 

Apply slight pressure at point until

 

4

gauge is held firmly in gap. Tighten

 

screw.

 

 

3

 

Reinstall side panel.

 

2

 

 

 

 

1

 

Tools Needed:

 

 

 

3/8 in

 

 

 

5/32 in

 

 

 

0.030 in (0.762 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ref. ST-159 466-C / S-0201

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