Hobart Welding Products OM-240 438B specification

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SECTION 9 − MAINTENANCE − (KOHLER-POWERED UNITS)

9-1. Maintenance Label (Kohler-Powered Units)

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Hobart Welding Products OM-240 438B manual Maintenance − KOHLER-POWERED Units, Maintenance Label Kohler-Powered Units

Contents

OM-240 438B ProcessesDescription From Hobart to You Protect Your Investment Table of Contents 10-3 10-110-2 11-1 Electric Shock can kill Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards HOT Parts can burn ARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Fumes and Gases can be hazardousBuildup of GAS can injure or kill Welding can cause fire or explosion Engine Hazards Hydraulic Hazards Hydraulic Fluid can injure or kill Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturerCompressed Air Hazards Compressed AIR Equipment can injure or kill Falling Equipment can injure Welding Wire can injureFire or Explosion hazard Overheating can damage motors Radiation can cause interference Principal Safety Standards EMF InformationCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings ARC Welding can cause interference UN Choc Électrique peut tuer Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation Indique des instructions spécifiques LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion LES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûluresLES Fumées ET LES GAZ peu- vent être dangereux LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut provoquer des blessures Les Pièces Mobiles peuvent causer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie Les Pièces Mobiles peuvent causer des blessures Lire LES Instructions LA Chute DE L’ÉQUIPEMENT peut provoquer des blessures Risque D’INCENDIE OULES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures LE Surchauffement peut endommager le moteur électrique Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements Principales normes de sécuritéLE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interférences Informations relatives aux CEM En ce qui concerne les implants médicaux Weld, Power, and Engine Specifications − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions − Definitions Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Complete Parts List is available at wwwHobartWelders.comWeight 562 lb 254 kg Duty Cycle Dimensions For Units With Optional Running GearDimensions Welding Amperes Fuel Consumption Subaru-Powered Units Fuel Consumption Kohler-Powered Units For CC/DC Mode Generator Power CurveFor CC/AC Mode Volt-Ampere Curves − Installation Installing Welding GeneratorSerial Number And Rating Label Location Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Engine Prestart Checks Subaru-Powered Units Oil CheckOil Engine Prestart Checks Kohler-Powered Units FullTo improve cold weather starting Connect negative − battery cable last Installing Exhaust PipeConnecting Or Replacing the Battery + − + − Connecting To Weld Output Terminals Stop engine Failure to properly connectTools Needed 3/4 350 ft 400 ft 45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m Selecting Weld Cable Sizes150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 100 150 200 250 Front Panel Controls Engine Control Switch− Operating the Welding Generator Fine Control Loaded Cold Weather Engine OperationInfrequently Frequently Typical Stick Welding Connections And Control Settings Stop engineElectrode − Operating Auxiliary Equipment Standard Receptacles Current Available in Amperes 240 Simultaneous Weld And PowerWiring Optional 240 Volt Plug Receptacle − Maintenance SUBARU-POWERED Units Maintenance Label Subaru-Powered Units 100 Routine Maintenance Subaru-Powered UnitsStop engine before maintaining 200 Servicing Air Cleaner Subaru-Powered Units Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Subaru-Powered UnitsStop engine and let cool Oil Fill Oil Check Oil Drain Valve Oil Filter Adjusting Engine Speed Subaru-Powered Units Idle Speed Adjustment Overload Protection Subaru-Powered Units Stop engine. Disconnect negative − battery cableFuse F1 See Section − Maintenance − KOHLER-POWERED Units Maintenance Label Kohler-Powered Units Routine Maintenance Kohler-Powered Units Hours Nl Weld Cables ~ Slip Rings Nl Brushes OM-240 438 Servicing Air Cleaner Kohler−Powered Units Close valve and valve cap Stop engine and let cool Oil Drain Valve2 ID x 7 in Hose Oil Filter Full Before adding oil Running engine Loosen lock nut. Turn adjustment Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered UnitsAdjustment Nut Turn idle speed screw for fine ad- justments Overload Protection Kohler-Powered Units Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Kohler-Powered UnitsIf a fuse opens, it usually indi Generator Power Troubleshooting − TroubleshootingWelding Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Engine Troubleshooting Check receptacle wiring and connectionsCheck fuel level Recommended Spare Parts − Parts ListControl switch S2, and throttle solenoid TS1 Recommended Spare Parts SOCKET/WRENCH Selection Table Standard Metric − Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator 240 424-A − Generator Power Guidelines Selecting Equipment Use ground device as stated Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsHow Much Power Does Equipment Require? Electrical codes Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting Amperage Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power Tional, state, and local codes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Electrode touches work Stick Welding Procedure− Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Tools Needed Equipment Needed Piece Weld current can damage Scratch Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc Tapping Technique Positioning Electrode Holder Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics Groove Welds Fillet Welds Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During WeldingElectrode Angle Butt Joints Lap JointTee Joint To 3 51-76 mm .4 mm TroubleshootingWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective Actions Lack of Penetration Good Penetration Good Penetration Excessive PenetrationMetal remains OM-240 438 OM-240 438 OM-240 438 Service SupportAssistance Contact your Distributor for Hobart Welding Products