Miller Electric 251 NT Adjusting Engine Speed, Idle Speed Adjustment, Weld/Power Speed Adjustment

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7-6. Adjusting Engine Speed

2200 ± 100 rpm

3700 ± 50 rpm

6

5

Left Side

 

 

4

 

10

8

7

1

2

911

3

2

Top View

Tools Needed:

1/4, 3/8 in

After tuning engine, check engine speeds with a tachometer (see table). If necessary, adjust speeds as follows:

Start engine and run until warm. Turn A/V control to max.

Idle Speed Adjustment

1Throttle Solenoid

2Mounting Screw

Loosen two mounting screws.

3Governor Arm

4Carburetor

5Idle Speed Screw

Pull governor arm away from carburetor and hold while making the following adjustment:

Turn idle speed screw until engine runs at idle speed (see table).

Release governor arm. Place Engine Control switch in Run/Idle position.

6 Carburetor Stop

With solenoid energized, slide sole- noid until idle speed screw just touches carburetor stop. Tighten solenoid mounting screws.

7 Governor Arm Extension

Check for smooth operation, and readjust solenoid position if necessary.

Weld/Power Speed Adjustment

Place Engine Control switch in Run position.

8Weld/Power Speed Rod

9Locking Nut

Loosen nut.

10 Adjustment Nut

Turn adjustment nut until engine runs at weld/power speed. Tighten locking nut.

YStop engine.

11 Sensitivity Spring

See engine manual for governor sensitivity adjustment.

Ref. ST-801 942-C / ST-800 397-A

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