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PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE
READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc- tions supplied with this machine.
WARNING
•Keep hands away from the engine muffler or HOT engine parts.
•Stop engine and allow to cool before fueling.
•Do not smoke when fueling.
•Fill fuel tank at a moderate rate and do not over- fill.
•Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear before starting engine.
•Keep sparks and flame away from tank.
OIL
The Commander is shipped with the engine crankcase filled with high quality SAE
FUEL USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh diesel fuel. The capaci- ty of the fuel tank is 25 gallons (94.6 liters). See engine Operator’s Manual for specific fuel recommendations. The Commander 300 Deluxe is protected by a low fuel shutdown to prevent the engine from running out of fuel. The machine will indicate a low fuel condition by turning on the low fuel light. A time of 30 minutes will elapse once the low fuel light illuminates before the machine will shut- down. A restart of the machine will restart the timer to allow the operator to override this feature. The amount of reserve fuel remaining in the tank after the first shutdown will vary from machine to machine. The operator must determine the amount of fuel remaining before
NOTE: Before starting the engine, open the fuel shutoff valve (pointer to be in line with hose).
FUEL CAP
Remove the plastic cap covering from the Fuel Tank Filler neck and install the Fuel Cap.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The Deutz engine is air cooled by a belt driven axial blower. The oil cooler and engine cooling fins should be blown out with compressed air or steam to maintain proper cooling (See the engine Owners Manual for procedures and frequency).
BATTERY CONNECTION
WARNING
GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.
●Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes
away from battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
●INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — disconnect negative cable from old battery first and con- nect to new battery last.
●CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER — remove battery from welder by disconnecting negative cable first, then positive cable and battery clamp. When reinstalling, connect negative cable last. Keep well ventilated.
●USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to battery first then connect negative lead to neg- ative battery lead at engine foot.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin.
● Wear gloves and eye protection and be careful when working near battery.
●Follow instructions printed on battery.
IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE WHEN:
a)Installing new batteries.
b)Using a booster.
Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.
The Commander is shipped with the negative battery cable disconnected. Before you operate the machine, make sure the Engine Switch is in the OFF position and attach the disconnected cable securely to the neg- ative
Remove the insulating cap from the negative battery terminal. Replace and tighten negative battery cable terminal. NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged battery; if unused for several months, the bat- tery may require a booster charge. Be sure to use the correct polarity when charging the battery.
COMMANDER 300