6. adjusting engine speed – Miller Electric 400P User Manual

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9-6. Adjusting Engine Speed

803 606-C

After tuning engine, check engine

speed with tachometer or frequency

meter. See table for proper no load

speed.
Start engine and run until warm.

On CC models, place Stick/TIG

switch in Stick position.
On CC/CV models, turn Process/

Contactor switch to Stick − Weld

Terminals Always On position.
1

Low Speed Adjustment Screw

2

Lock Nut

Standard Model Idle Speed Ad-

justment
Loosen lock nut. Turn screw until

engine runs at idle speed. Tighten

nut.
Models With Automatic Idle Op-

tion
3

Throttle Rod Lock Nut

4

Throttle Rod / Plunger

5

Rubber Boot

Adjustment screw is not used to ad-

just engine speed when automatic

idle option is installed. However, it

must be at least 1/8 in (3 mm) away

from the throttle arm when engine is

running at idle rpm.
Unhook rubber boot from the sole-

noid housing but leave connected to

plunger.
Loosen lock nut. Place Engine Con-

trol Switch in Auto position.
Turn throttle rod and plunger until

engine runs at idle speed. Tighten

lock nut.
Hook rubber boot back onto sole-

noid housing.

.

Be sure solenoid plunger pulls
all the way in (“bottoms”) when

energized.

Weld/Power Speed Adjustment

.

Weld/power speed adjustment
must be done by the engine

manufacturer’s factory autho-

rized service agent.

Tampering with adjustments

other than shown may affect en-

gine warranty.

!

Stop engine.

1850 rpm max

(61.6 Hz)

1250 rpm

(41.6 Hz)

Engine Speed

(No Load)

2

1

3

4

.

To prevent solenoid damage,
be sure a 1/8 in (3 mm) gap

exists between the engine

low speed screw and throttle

lever when the solenoid is

held in the energized position.

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