INSTALLATION
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OIL
The Commander 300 is shipped with the
engine crankcase filled with high quality SAE
CHECK THE OIL LEVEL BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE. If it is not up to the FULL mark on the dip- stick, add oil as required. Check the oil every four hours of running time during the first 35 running hours. Refer to the engine operatorís manual for specific oil recommendations and
For more oil fill and service information, see the Maintenance section of this manual.
FUEL
Use Diesel fuel only.
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh diesel fuel. The Commander 300 has 25 gallon (94.6
liter) fuel tank. See the engine operatorís 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. Once the light comes on, the machine will have thirty minutes before it shuts down. The operator can override this feature by restarting the engine, which restarts the timer. The amount of reserve fuel remain- ing in the tank after the first shutdown will vary from machine to machine. The operator must determine the amount of fuel remaining before restarting the machine. Running out of fuel may require bleeding the fuel injection pump.
NOTE: Before starting the engine, open the fuel shut- off valve. The pointer on the valve should be in line with the hose.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
WARNING
BATTERY ACID CAN BURN EYES AND SKIN.
•Wear gloves and eye protection and be care- ful when working near a battery. Follow the instructions printed on the battery.
–+ The Commander 300 is shipped with the negative battery cable disconnected. Before you operate the machine, make sure
the IGNITION switch is in the OFF position and remove and discard the insulating cap from the negative bat- tery terminal. Attach the disconnected cable securely to the battery terminal. If the battery is discharged and won't start the engine, see the battery charging instruc- tions in the Maintenance section.
MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE
Remove the plastic plug covering the muffler outlet tube. Using the clamp provided, secure the outlet pipe to the outlet tube with the pipe positioned so that it will direct exhaust in the desired direction.
SPARK ARRESTER
Diesel engine mufflers may emit sparks when the engine is running. Some federal, state, or local laws require spark arresters in locations where unarrested sparks could present a fire hazard.
Standard mufflers (like the one included with the Commander 300) do not act as spark arresters. When local laws require it, a spark arrester must be installed on the machine and properly maintained. An optional spark arrester kit
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FUEL CAP
Remove the plastic cap covering from the fuel tank filler |
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neck and install the fuel cap. | An incorrect spark arrester may lead to engine damage | ||
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COOLING SYSTEM
The Deutz engine is air cooled by a
COMMANDER 300
