Hobart Welding Products CHAMPION 10 - Manual (Page 26)

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SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR
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If the unit is extremely overloaded, weld and generator power will stop. Turn unit off and restart to reset the generator protection circuit and restore
weld generator power output.
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If the rated output of the unit is exceeded, engine speed may vary rapidly until the weld or generator load is reduced.
6-1. Front Panel Controls
Ref.226 427-A
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1 Engine Control Switch
Use switch to start engine, select speed, and
stop engine. In Run/Idle position, engine runs
at idle speed at no load, and weld/power
speed under load. In Run position, engine
runs at weld/power speed.
2 Engine Choke Control
Use control to change engine air-fuel mix.
To Start: pull out choke and turn Engine Con-
trol switch to Start position. Release switch
and slowly push choke in when engine starts.
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If the engine does not start, let the engine
come to a complete stop before attempt-
ing restart.
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During cold weather some gasoline en-
gines encounter difficulties that are easily
remedied. See Section 6-2 and 10-1.
To Stop: turn Engine Control switch to Off
position.
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Engine Hour Meter
4 Amperage Control
Use control to select weld amperage. Select
amperage according to electrode being used
(see Section 6-3). Control may be adjusted
while welding. Control does not affect gener-
ator power output.