Miller Electric Blue Star 3500 manual Adjusting Engine Speed Honda-Powered Units, Tools Needed 3/8

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8-5. Adjusting Engine Speed (Honda-Powered Units)

1400 ± 150 rpm

3720 ± 50 rpm (60 Hz)

After tuning engine, check engine speeds. See table for proper no load speeds. If necessary, adjust speeds as follows:

Start engine and run until warm.

Weld/Power Speed

Adjustment

1Throttle Control Lever

2Adjustment Screw

Move lever to Run (far left) position. Turn screw and move lever until en- gine runs at weld/power speed.

Idle Speed Adjustment

3Pilot Screw

4Throttle Stop Screw

Move lever to idle (far right) posi- tion. Turn pilot screw until engine runs at highest idle speed. Turn stop screw until engine runs at rated idle speed (normally about 2-1/4 turns out.)

YStop engine. Close fuel valve.

3 4

Tools Needed:

1/4, 3/8 in

802 101-A

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Contents Processes OM-498Description From Miller to You Table of Contents Page Arc Welding Hazards Symbol UsageEngine Hazards Compressed Air Hazards Radiation can cause interference Principal Safety StandardsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings EMF InformationLES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation UN Choc Électrique peut tuerLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosionDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves’AIR Comprimé peut provoque r des blessures ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peutDES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendieInformation sur les champs électromagnétiques Principales normes de sécurité− Definitions − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions Weld, Power, And Engine SpecificationsWeight Kohler-Powered Units Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesFuel Consumption Kohler-Powered Units Dimensions100% Duty Cycle at 80 Amperes CC/DC Fuel Consumption Honda-Powered UnitsExceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty Duty CycleVolt-Ampere Curves Generator Power CurveInstalling Welding Generator − InstallationGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Use ground device as stated in electrical codes Grounding Generator When Supplying Building SystemsOil Engine Prestart Checks Honda-Powered UnitsConnecting The Battery Honda Electric-Start Models Only + −Selecting Weld Cable Sizes Connecting To Weld Output TerminalsChoke Control Lever Controls Kohler-Powered Units− Operating the Welding Generator 60 HzRecoil-Start 2Electric-Start Controls Honda-Powered Units See SectionWork like a Pro Description Of Controls Honda-Powered Units See Section− Operating Auxiliary Equipment Generator Power Panel 495 218 USA120 V x 10 a + 240 V x 9 a = 3.5 kVA/ KW OM-498 Australia Europe Asia Optional Generator Power PanelsGenerator Power Panel 495 Canada South Africa South AmericaIt exceeds 3500W Generator Power Panel RatingsOne half of the 240 V receptacle Plug Wired For 120/240Wire Load Plex receptacle shares a load with− Maintenance Overload Protection Honda-Powered Units Only Maintenance LabelStop engine. Close fuel valve Top View Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered UnitsWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Top View Idle Speed AdjustmentTools Needed 3/8 Adjusting Engine Speed Honda-Powered UnitsThrottle Control Lever Adjustment Screw Stop engine. Close fuel valveWelding − TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Generator PowerMake starting difficult Check battery voltage Honda electric-start models onlyViscosity oil for operating temperature EngineCircuit Diagram For Welding Generator − Electrical DiagramsWiring Diagram For Generator Power Panels 1 Wiring Diagram For Generator Power Panels 2 Selecting Equipment − Generator Power GuidelinesOM-491 Volts 115 Amps Resistive Load Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsHow Much Power Does Equipment Require? Earth ground if supplyingFarm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running WattsContractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor EquipmentKVA/HP x HP x Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting RequirementsTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Current Load Watts Amperes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleWeld current starts when electrode touches work- piece Stick Welding Procedure− Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Striking an Arc − Scratch Start Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc − Tapping Technique 10-30 9090 End View of Work Angle Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics Positioning Electrode HolderElectrode Movement During Welding Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape16 in 1.6 mm Tack Welds Butt JointsLap Joint Tee JointPossible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting − PorosityTroubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Weld TestTroubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Troubleshooting − Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting − Distortion 31−Fig − Parts ListDia Part Europe America Generator Power Panel 495 Generator Power Panel 495 315 USAGenerator Power Panel 495 South Africa Australia CanadaGenerator Power Panel 495 289 Australia Generator Power Panel 495 218 USAGenerator Power Panel 495 279 Canada Generator Power Panel 495 253 South AfricaWork like a Pro Page TM-188 304 Invision 354MP Material Thickness Reference ChartYour distributor also gives ServiceSupport Transportation Department Miller Electric Mfg. CoFor assistance in filing or settling claims, contact Your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s