225 lx issues

[SeanMurphy265]

I am having some issues with my 225lx and want to make sure I am not doing something wrong. I have used the welder just a few times in the 3 years I have owned it. I am having trouble getting it to arc. I have to touch the metal for it to arc. Also the machine will not get hot enough to make a puddle. What can I check, or what could I be doing wrong.

[performance]

I am having some issues with my 225lx and want to make sure I am not doing something wrong. I have used the welder just a few times in the 3 years I have owned it. I am having trouble getting it to arc. I have to touch the metal for it to arc. Also the machine will not get hot enough to make a puddle. What can I check, or what could I be doing wrong.

Check and make sure the unit is in 2T. Points could be dirty as well just from sitting. Make sure you are on HF start for TIG as well.

[SeanMurphy265]

Thanks, where are the points located?

[performance]

Sean, they are located near the front. When viewing from the front they are on the left side. If you remove the rear cover, then the metal cover, you will find them mounted to the bottom of the top pan on the left side. They should emit a spark from the front that you can see through the louvers.

[SeanMurphy265]

I will check it when I get off work, thanks.

[SeanMurphy265]

I've been pretty busy at work and side jobs; so I finally dug out my 225lx last week. The welder fires up just fine when I use the 2t and 4t switch. I'm guessing it's something to do with the foot pedal. It feels like when I push the pedal to the floor it does not get very hot. The pre flow kicks on just fine. I'm thinking about ordering another pedal which one do I need?

[DaveO]

Sean, hope you and your family are well! I think I've read the pedal can slip on its gears. Is it worth taking apart for a possible fix?

[SeanMurphy265]

Sean, hope you and your family are well! I think I've read the pedal can slip on its gears. Is it worth taking apart for a possible fix?

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I will look at it, but I'm thinking about getting a smaller pedal.

[WILD BILL]

I'm pretty sure this is the pedal I bought for My 225LX but it's been a number of years.

http://www.everlastgenerators.com/pr...dal-50k-%CF%89

I do know that changing the pdeal as well as upgrading to a better ground clamp both made a world of difference in the performance of my welder.