9-7. Adjusting Engine Speed (Kohler-Powered Units)

2200 ± 50 rpm

3700 ± 50 rpm

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

Start engine and run until warm.

Remove wrapper to access speed adjustments.

Idle Speed Adjustment

 

 

Move Engine Control switch to

1

 

Run/Idle position.

 

 

1

Throttle Solenoid

 

 

2

Mounting Screws

 

 

3

Idle Speed Screw

 

 

Loosen mounting screws. Adjust

 

 

solenoid position so engine runs at

5

 

idle speed. If necessary, back out

 

idle speed screw so solenoid can

 

2

4

be moved to correct position. Tight-

 

 

 

en mounting screws. Be sure sole-

 

 

noid linkage works smoothly.

 

 

Turn idle speed screw for fine

 

 

adjustments.

 

 

Weld/Power Speed Adjustment

 

 

Move Engine Control switch to Run

 

 

position.

 

 

4

Weld/Power Speed

 

 

 

Adjustment Nut

 

 

5

Lock Nut

 

 

Loosen lock nut. Turn adjustment

3

 

nut until engine runs at weld/power

 

speed. Tighten lock nut.

! Stop engine.

Reinstall wrapper.

Top View

Tools Needed:

1/4, 3/8 in

802 339-G / 801 209-A

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Hobart Welding Products OM-945 manual Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered Units, Adjustment Nut, Speed. Tighten lock nut