Hobart Welding Products OM-498 manual Adjusting Engine Speed Honda-Powered Units, Tools Needed 3/8

7-5. Adjusting Engine Speed (Honda-Powered Units)

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1400 ± 150 rpm

3720 ± 50 rpm (60 Hz)

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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.

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Tools Needed:

1/4, 3/8 in

802 101-A

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