Ensure your engine is in good running condition The auto idle switch should function correctly Remove the front cover of the welding generator, held by 2 1/4-20 screws Behind that cover you will see a brush lock assembly, will have 2 wires connected at the top, one is insulated, one is not, mark the leads before you remove them to maintain correct polarity on the slip rings, the brush block is held in place by two Phillips screws, remove the screws, unplug the brush block,'remove it, check to see if the brushes move easily in the brush block, this is a common problem with these machines, the brushes tend to bind in the block, will not make proper contact against the slip rings..... Remove the brushes from the holder, using a square of "scotch Brite" wipe the brushes, you may see a line around the brush, remove that by gentle cleaning, install the brush block, connect the leads, install the cover, go to work
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Ensure your engine is in good running condition
The auto idle switch should function correctly
Remove the front cover of the welding generator, held by 2 1/4-20 screws
Behind that cover you will see a brush lock assembly, will have 2 wires connected at the top, one is insulated, one is not, mark the leads before you remove them to maintain correct polarity on the slip rings, the brush block is held in place by two Phillips screws, remove the screws, unplug the brush block,'remove it, check to see if the brushes move easily in the brush block, this is a common problem with these machines, the brushes tend to bind in the block, will not make proper contact against the slip rings.....
Remove the brushes from the holder, using a square of "scotch Brite" wipe the brushes, you may see a line around the brush, remove that by gentle cleaning, install the brush block, connect the leads, install the cover, go to work