Engine Starting Controls
1 Magnetic Shutdown Switch
Use switch during
2 Starting Aid (Engine Choke Control)
Use control to change engine
3 Engine Control Switch
Use switch to start engine, select engine speed, and stop engine.
In Run position, engine runs at weld/power speed. In Run/Idle position, engine runs at idle speed at no load and weld speed with load applied.
To Start:
.If engine does not start, let engine come to a complete stop before attempting re- start.
Pull Choke control out. Turn Engine Control switch to Start while pressing Shutdown switch. Release Engine Control switch when engine starts. Continue holding Shutdown switch until engine indicator lights go out. Push Choke control in.
To Stop: turn Engine Control switch to Off position.
Engine Indicator Lights
4 Battery Charging Light
Light goes on if engine alternator is not charg- ing battery. Engine continues to run.
YStop engine and fix trouble if Battery Charging light goes on.
5 Engine Temperature Light
Light goes on and engine stops if engine tem- perature is above 230 ° F (110° C).
YStop engine and fix trouble if Engine Temperature light goes on.
6 Engine Oil Pressure Light
Light goes on and engine stops if oil pressure is below 5 psi (34 kPa). Light goes on momen-
tarily during
YStop engine and fix trouble if Engine Oil Pressure light stays on after start- up.
7 Fuel Light
Fuel light is not active on this model.
8 Engine Hour Meter
Engine Gauges
.To read gauges and engine indicator lights with engine off, turn Engine Control switch to Run/Idle and press Magnetic Shutdown switch (see Section
9 Fuel Gauge
Use gauge to check fuel level.
To check fuel level when engine is not run- ning, turn Engine Control switch to Run/Idle position and press Magnetic Shutdown switch.
10 Battery Voltmeter (Optional)
Use gauge to check battery voltage and moni- tor the engine charging system. The meter should read about 14 volts dc when the en- gine is running, and about 12 volts dc when the engine is stopped.
11Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (Optional)
Normal temperature is 180 - 203° F (82 - 95° C). When equipped with gauge option, engine stops if temperature exceeds 220° F (104° C).
12 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge (Optional)
Normal pressure is 30 – 80 psi (207 – 552 kPa). When equipped with gauge option, en- gine stops if pressure is below 10 psi (69 kPa).
Weld Controls
13 Process/Contactor Switch
See Section
14 Ampere Range Switch
YDo not switch under load.
Use switch to select weld amperage range.
Use the lowest four ranges for Stick and TIG welding. Read the upper set of numbers at each range for Stick welding and the lower set at each range for TIG welding.
Use the highest range for MIG welding and for cutting and gouging
For most welding applications, use lowest amperage range possible to help prevent arc outages.
15 Voltage/Amperage Adjust Control
With Process/Contactor switch in any Stick or TIG setting, use control to adjust amperage within range selected by Ampere Range switch. With Process/Contactor switch in any MIG position, use control to adjust voltage. With Voltage/Amperage Adjust Switch in Re- mote position, control limits the remote am- perage in TIG mode, but has no effect in Stick and MIG modes.
Weld output would be about 213 A DC with controls set as shown (50% of 110 to 315 A).
.The numbers around the control are for reference only and do not represent an actual percentage value.
16Voltage/Amperage Adjust Switch And Remote 14 Receptacle
Use switch to select front panel or remote voltage/amperage control. For remote con- trol, place switch in Remote position and con- nect remote control to Remote 14 receptacle RC14 (see Sections
17 Polarity Switch (Optional)
YDo not switch under load.
Use switch to change weld output. Select ei- ther DC Electrode Positive (DCEP) or DC Electrode Negative (DCEN).
Weld Meters
18 DC Voltmeter (Optional)
Voltmeter displays voltage at the weld output terminals, but not necessarily the welding arc due to resistance of cable and connections.
19 DC Ammeter (Optional)
Ammeter displays amperage output of the unit.
