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SECTION 5 – OPERATING WELDING GENERATOR

5-1. Front Panel Controls

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1 DC Polarity/AC Switch
Do not switch under load.
Use switch to select AC weld output or polar-
ity of DC weld output.
2 Process Select Switch
Do not switch under load.
Use switch to select output for weld process.
3 A/V Control
Use control to select weld voltage or
amperage. Control may be adjusted while
welding.
4 Engine Control Switch
Use switch to start engine, select speed, and
stop engine. In Run/Idle position, engine
runs at idle speed at no load, and weld/power
speed under load. In Run position, engine
runs at weld/power speed.
Place switch in Run position to operate
most GMAW equipment.
5 Engine Choke Control
Use control to change engine air-fuel mix.
To Start: pull out choke and turn Engine
Control switch to Start position. Release
switch and slowly push choke in when
engine starts.
If the engine does not start, let the
engine come to a complete stop before
attempting restart.
To Stop: turn Engine Control switch to Off
position.
6 Engine Hour Meter
7 Output (Contactor) Switch
Use switch to control remote contactor if
connected to remote 14 receptacle RC1
(see Section 5-2).
Weld output terminals are energized
when Output (Contactor) switch is
On and engine is running.
8 Remote Amperage/Voltage Switch
Use switch to select front panel or remote
amperage/voltage control (see Section 5-2).
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