Hobart Welding Products OM-494 - Manual (Page 41)

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7-5. Adjusting Engine Speed
Ref. 045 768-B
Engine speed is factory set and
should not require adjustment. Af-
ter tuning engine, check engine
speed with tachometer. See table
for proper no load speed. If neces-
sary, adjust speed as follows:
1 High Speed Stop Screw
2 Lock Nut
Loosen nut. Turn screw out (toward
front of engine) several turns.
3 Linkage
4 Lock Nuts
Loosen nuts. Start engine and
move linkage until engine runs at
weld/power speed. Tighten nuts.
Y Stop engine.
5 Speed Control Lever
Turn screw in until screw touches
lever. Tighten lock nut on screw.
Close side door.
3/8 in
1 3 2
4
Right Side
5
RPM
1850
Tools Needed:
Engine Speed
(No Load)
Weld/Power
7-6. Servicing Optional Ether Starting Aid
ether2 7/96 – 153 382-A / Ref. 190 377 / S-0692
Y Stop engine.
Y Improper handling or expo-
sure to ether can harm your
health. Follow manufactur-
er’s safety instructions on
cylinder.
If engine does not start in cold
weather, check ether cylinder as
follows:
Remove cylinder from valve.
1 Ether Cylinder
2 Valve
3 Scale
Weigh cylinder to see if it is empty.
Be sure atomizer is not plugged and
valve fitting is clean.
Replace cylinder according to
Section 4-16.
1
2
15 oz 33 oz
(935 g) (425 g)
3
Full Empty