Hobart Handler 140 question

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I am new here and new to welding especially wire feed, with or without gas.  I bought a used Hobart Handler 140, and I have a problem.  It seems that no matter what I set the wire speed at it does not change.  Is this a common problem, how do I fix it?  Got the welder fairly cheap used, is it worth trying to fix or not?  Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Reply:Go to http://www.hobartwelders.com/weldtalk/ and search.  Or contact Hobart customer service.  There are a few things that can cause wire speed issues, mostly simple fixes."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder