Hobart Welding Products OM-240 438B Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered Units, Adjustment Nut

Models: OM-240 438B

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9-5. Adjusting Engine Speed (Kohler-Powered Units)

2200 − 2300 rpm

(36.6 − 38.3 Hz)

3675 − 3750 rpm

(61.3 − 62.5 Hz)

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

Start engine and run until warm. Turn Fine Control to 10.

Remove rear panel and air cleaner to access idle speed adjustments. Remove top cover to access weld/ power speed adjustments.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Move Engine Control switch to Run/Idle position.

1Throttle Solenoid

2Mounting Screws

3Idle Speed Screw

Loosen mounting screws. Adjust solenoid position so engine runs at idle speed. If necessary, back out idle speed screw so solenoid can be moved to correct position. Tight- en mounting screws. Be sure sole- noid linkage works smoothly.

Turn idle speed screw for fine ad- justments.

 

Weld/Power Speed Adjustment

 

Move Engine Control switch to Run

 

position.

 

4

Weld/Power Speed

 

 

Adjustment Nut

 

5

Lock Nut

3

Loosen lock nut. Turn adjustment

 

nut until engine runs at weld/power

 

speed. Tighten lock nut.

! Stop engine.

Reinstall air cleaner, rear panel, and top cover.

Top View

Tools Needed:

1/4, 3/8 in.

244 033-A / 244 034-A

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Hobart Welding Products OM-240 438B Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered Units, Adjustment Nut, Speed. Tighten lock nut