Section 5 − Maintenance & Troubleshooting; Routine Maintenance; Lubricating Shunt Block And Anti-Noise Adjustment - Hobart STICKMATE LX Owner's Manual

SECTION 5 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

5-1. Routine Maintenance

OR

5-2. Lubricating Shunt Block And Anti-Noise Adjustment

Tools Needed:
1/2 in
5/16 in
Replace
Unreadable
Labels
6 Months
Blow Out Or Vacuum
Inside,
During Heavy Service,
Clean Monthly
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Y Disconnect power before maintaining.
3 Months
2
3
Repair Or
Replace
Cracked
Cables
12 Months
Lubricate Shunt Block
(See Section 5-2)
Y Turn Off welding power
source and disconnect input
power.
1 Wrapper
Remove wrapper.
2 Shunt Block
.
Do not grease screw threads
on shunt block.
Apply light coating of high-tempera-
ture grease to shaded areas of both
shunt blocks. Turn amperage con-
trol handle to spread grease evenly.
3 Noise Adjustment Screws
If shunt block vibrates and
becomes noisy, tighten adjustment
screws 1/4 turn. Install wrapper,
turn On unit, and check for shunt
noise. Repeat procedure until noise
stops. Do not overtighten. Call your
nearest Factory Authorized Ser-
vice Agent if noise continues.
Y Install
wrapper before
turning On power.
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