Lincoln Electric IM601-A manual Fuel Filters, Cooling System Cooling Blower Belt

D-2 MAINTENANCE D-2

FUEL FILTERS

WARNING

When working on the fuel system

• Keep naked lights away, do not smoke !

•Do not spill fuel !

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The Commander 300 is equipped with a Fuel Filter Assembly attached vertically to the engine block in the lower center of the engine, left of the fuel pump. The recommended change interval for the fuel filter ele- ment is 1,000 hours. Consult your engine operation manual for replacement procedure and for information on air -bleeding the entire fuel system.

Note: The fuel shut-off valve before the fuel pump must be closed before changing the fuel filter.

COOLING SYSTEM

The cooling system of the Deutz engine needs to be checked and cleaned periodically. Consult the engine owners manual for the proper frequency and procedure.

COOLING BLOWER BELT

The following procedure should be followed to replace the cooling blower belt:

1.Allow machine to cool.

2.Remove the engine case side.

3.Loosen air filter hose clamp, and detach hose.

4.Disconnect the negative battery cable.

5.Remove the engine case back panel for access to the engine.

6.Remove the pulley belt guard (5 screws).

7.Remove rubber strap on lower half of engine fan cowl- ing. Loosen tensioning pulley (2 bolts).

8.Remove the old V- belt and install a new one.

Refer to operation manual for proper tensioning of belt. Per manual tighten tensioning pulley.

9.Reinstall: the rubber strap on fan cowling; the pulley belt guard; the engine case back; the Air filter hose; and the engine case side.

10. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.

COMMANDER 300