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6. adjusting engine speed – Hobart Welding Products ARCSTAR 280 NT User Manual

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Adjusting Engine Speed

Ref. 801 942-C / 800 397-A

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

Start engine and run until warm.
Turn A/V control to max.

Idle Speed Adjustment

1

Throttle Solenoid

2

Mounting Screw

Loosen two mounting screws.

3

Governor Arm

4

Carburetor

5

Idle Speed Screw

Pull governor arm away from
carburetor and hold while making
the following adjustment:

Turn idle speed screw until engine
runs at idle speed (see table).

Release governor arm. Place
Engine Control switch in Run/Idle
position.

6

Carburetor Stop

With solenoid energized, slide sole-
noid until idle speed screw just
touches carburetor stop. Tighten
solenoid mounting screws.

7

Governor Arm Extension

Check for smooth operation, and
readjust solenoid position if
necessary.

Weld/Power Speed Adjustment

Place Engine Control switch in Run
position.

8

Weld/Power Speed Rod

9

Locking Nut

Loosen nut.

10 Adjustment Nut

Turn adjustment nut until engine
runs at weld/power speed. Tighten
locking nut.

Y

Stop engine.

11 Sensitivity Spring

See engine manual for governor
sensitivity adjustment.

2200

±

100 rpm

3700

±

50 rpm

1/4, 3/8 in

Tools Needed:

Left Side

6

10

8

7

1

9

11

3

2

2

4

Top View

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