6. adjusting engine speed (onan-powered units) – Miller Electric 280 NT User Manual

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7-6. Adjusting Engine Speed (Onan-Powered Units)

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

5

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