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5. adjusting engine speed – Hobart Welding Products CONTRACTOR 3225D User Manual

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7-5.

Adjusting Engine Speed

Ref. ST-801 179 / Ref. ST-800 159-D / Ref. ST-800 161

After tuning engine, check engine
no load speed with a tachometer
(see table for no load speeds). If
necessary, adjust speed as follows:

Start engine and run until warm.
Turn Amperage/Voltage Control to
100.

Standard Models:

1

Engine Speed Adjustment
Screw

2

Locking Nut

Loosen nut. Turn screw until engine
runs at 1850 rpm. Tighten nut.

Models With Automatic Idle
(Optional)

3

Throttle Rod

4

Locknut

Loosen locknuts. Place engine
control switch in Run/Idle position.

Turn throttle rod until engine runs at
idle speed. Tighten locknuts.

5

Engine Speed Adjustment
Screw

6

Locknut

Place engine control switch in Run
position.

Loosen locknut. Turn screw until
engine runs at weld/power speed.
Tighten locknut.

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Stop engine.

4

3

4

5

6

1

2

3/8, 7/16 in

Standard Models

Models With Automatic Idle (Optional)

1850 rpm
(61.6 Hz)
1250 rpm
(41.5 Hz)

Tools Needed: