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[1997CST]

Most likely it's the PC board. Don't take the motor apart. Get a meter, disconnect the wires to the motor and check for 12 VDC across the wires. If it isn't there it's your board. Make sure your heat setting isn't in between #'s. Board failure is mostly cause by drive rollers cranked down too tight...

[1997CST]

If you are having trouble idling it's most likely the low speed jets in the carburetor. Your machine was manufactured in 1986. You can try cleaning trhe carb but my suggestion is if it runs and welds in high, just leave it there. Low idle is just a fuel saver. If you're not planning on using this 8...

[1997CST]

I think paper copies are available? Don't quote me but they used to be available for $30? You can call tech support and ask....

[1997CST]

It's a little hard to help you without having some knowledge of electrical equipment. You need to do a diode check on the main bridge. It's the aluminum looking item right in front on the bottom. If you can't do that check locate the big cables going to it. Clean them a bit and you will see cables...

[1997CST]

Yes it is programmed by the original owner so operators cannot change the settings. You need to do factory reset and get rid of the lock out. You should be good to go after that.

[1997CST]

They should have continuity. 1 ohms is almost a dead short. 3.2 on the slip rings is normal. Have you checked every other possibility? Rectifier, capacitor main bridge, etc. Shorted stators are very rare. if you have a dead short in a bridge you might boil smoke from the stator. Where are you locat...

[1997CST]

Kohler engines on Miller machines holds approximately 1 1/2 to 1 /2/3 quarts. it will foul out and blow smoke if over filled.

I just checked the maintenance tag for a Bobcat 225 and it clearly states: OIL CAPACITY WITH FILTER CHANGE. Approximately 1.5 quarts