Section 6 − Operating The Welding Generator; Controls - Hobart Champion 145 Manual De Proprietário

SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR

6-1. Controls

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1 Engine Switch
Use switch to control ignition circuit, and to
stop engine.
2 Choke Control
Use control to change engine air/fuel mix.
Move control to left (Choke) if starting a cold
engine. Move control to right (Run) if starting
a warm engine.
3 Starter Handle
To Start:
D Open fuel valve (see Section 5-3).
D Place engine switch in RUN position.
D Set Choke control.
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D Pull starter handle until engine starts.
D Move Choke control to the right (Run) as
the engine warms.
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This unit has a low oil level shutdown to
prevent starting an engine that is too low
on oil. The low oil level shutdown may not
stop a running engine. Check oil level if
the engine does not start, or has stopped
and cannot be restarted.
To Stop: Place engine switch in OFF position.
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Always close fuel valve after stopping
unit. Moving unit with fuel valve open may
cause carburetor flooding and make
starting difficult.
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4 Amperage Control
Use control to select weld amperage. Control
may be adjusted while welding. Set Amper-
age control at MAX for full generator power
output at AC receptacles.
To Set Amperage control: Use electrode
chart (see Section 6-2) to determine correct
size electrode. Select electrode type and set
Amperage control to corresponding amper-
age range on nameplate. Adjust control within
selected range to obtain desired weld
performance.
EXAMPLE:
Electrode Type: 6013
Electrode Diameter: 1/8
Amperage control Setting: 80 − 120 A
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