Trouble Remedy | Hobart Welding Products OM-487 guide

Trouble	Remedy

Battery discharges between uses.	Clean top of battery with baking soda and water solution; rinse with clear water.

	Periodically recharge battery (approximately every 3 months).

	Replace battery.

	Check voltage regulator according to engine manual.

Engine does not return to idle speed.	Be sure Engine Control switch S2 is in Run/Idle position.

	Remove all weld and auxiliary power loads.

	Turn off remote device connected to Remote 14 receptacle RC1 (see Section 4-8).

	Check for obstructed movement of solenoid linkage (see Section 7-7).

	Check fuse F5, and replace if open (see Section 7-8)

	Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check idle module PC1 and current transformer CT1.

Engine does not remain at weld/power	Place Engine Control switch in the Run position for small loads.
speed when power or weld load is
applied with Engine Control switch in
Run/Idle position.

Engine uses oil during run-in period;	Dry engine (see Section 9 and engine manual).
wetstacking occurs.

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Hobart Welding Products OM-487 manual Trouble Remedy

Contents

OM-487 ProcessesDescription From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page ARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can kill Engine Hazards Engine Heat can cause fire Battery Explosion can BlindMoving Parts can cause injury Engine Exhaust Gases can kill ARC Welding can cause interference Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information Radiation can cause interference LES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereux Signification des symbolesConsignes DE SÉ Curité Lire Avant Utilisation UN Choc É Lectrique peut tuer LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosionDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux DES PIÈ CES Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brû lures graves LA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie Consignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Principales normes de sé curitéInformation sur les champs é lectromagné tiques LE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interfé rences Definitions SpecificationsSymbol Definitions Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles DimensionsFuel Consumption 100% Duty Cycle at 290 Amperes DC Auxiliary Power CurveExceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty Duty Cycle Volt-Ampere Curves CC/AC ModeCC/DC Mode CV/DC Mode Do not lift unit from end Airflow Clearance InstallationInstalling Welding Generator Installing Exhaust Pipe Oil 13 mm Full Diesel Coolant Recovery TankEngine Prestart Checks Fuel Do not use gasoline. Gasoline will damage engine Connect negative Connecting The BatteryConnecting To Weld Output Terminals Adding Coolant To Radiator Remote 14 Receptacle Information Selecting Weld Cable Sizes To stiffen weld puddle Adjusting MIG Weld Puddle ConsistencyStop engine To wet out weld puddle Front Panel Controls Do not switch under loadPlace switch in Run position to operate most Gmaw equipment Operating Welding Generator 1nected to the remote 14 recep- tacle is running Remote Amperage/Voltage Control Operating Auxiliary Equipment Auxiliary Power Receptacles And Circuit BreakersAuxiliary power decreases as weld current increases Open, contact Factory Authorized Service Agent Optional Auxiliary Power Receptacles Gfci Receptacle OptionAustralian Receptacle Option Receptacle Wiring Optional 240 Volt Plug Maintenance Label Maintenance and Troubleshooting 75 h Routine Maintenance20 h 50 h 800 h 200 h400 h 500 h Servicing Air Cleaner Servicing Engine Cooling System Servicing Optional Spark ArrestorStop engine and let cool Fuel Lines Replace fuel lines if cracked or worn Servicing Engine Fuel And Lubrication Systems Checking Fuel Solenoid Adjusting Engine SpeedAdjusting Fuel Solenoid Position Stop screw is factory-set and should not be adjusted Solenoid in relaxed Adjusting Throttle SolenoidChecking Throttle Solenoid Check for non-binding Making Engine Speed Adjustments Adjusting Idle SpeedAdjusting Weld/Power Speed Trouble Remedy TroubleshootingOverload Protection Welding See engine manual Low weld output Check control settingsCheck and clean air cleaner as necessary see Section Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary see Section Engine Auxiliary Power Trouble Remedy Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator Electrical Diagram 201 Wetstacking RUN-IN Procedure Load Bank Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank From flammables Run-In Procedure Using Resistance GridDo not touch hot exhaust Bank/grid Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Auxiliary Power GuidelinesHas this symbol Selecting Equipment Use ground device as stated in electrical codes Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsHow Much Power Does Equipment Require? Earth ground if supplying Farm/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 Watts Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment KVA/HP x HP x Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power Current Load Watts Amperes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Parts List 56- -380- -2 Main Assembly Dia Part Description 124 Hardware is common Not available unless listed Panel, Front w/Components Panel, Front w/Components -1 Item Generator -1 Item Support Service Contact your Distributor for Hobart Welding ProductsCall