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5-8. Adjusting Wire (MIG) Weld Puddle Consistency
Ref 216 172
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B / 803 985
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A
3/8, 7/16 in
Tools Needed:
1
2
Stop engine and let cool.
Stabilizer DC-Z is factory connected to suit
most Wire (MIG) welding applications.
To change Wire (MIG) weld puddle consis-
tency, proceed as follows:
Remove right side panels.
1
Stabilizer DC-Z
2
Stabilizer Tabs 1, 2, and 3
Tab 3
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provides stiffest weld puddle
(for aluminum and mild steel)
Tab 2
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provides wetter weld puddle
(for mild steel)
Tab 1
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provides wettest weld puddle
(for stainless steel)
Lead 28 is connected between the Wire/CV
weld output terminal and Tab 3 at the
factory.
For wetter weld puddle (for mild steel):
Remove insulated sleeving from Tab 2. Dis-
connect Lead 28 from Tab 3. Connect lead
28 to Tab 2, reusing hardware. Insulate Tab
3 with sleeving removed from Tab 2. Secure
sleeving with cable ties.
For wettest weld puddle
(for stainless steel):
Remove insulated sleeving from Tab 1. Dis-
connect Lead 28 from Tab 3. Connect lead
28 to Tab 1, reusing hardware. Insulate Tab
3 with sleeving removed from Tab 1. Secure
sleeving with cable ties.
Reinstall side panel.
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