B-4

B-4

OPERATION

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ADDITIONAL DESIGN FEATURES

Deutz 3-cylinder, air/oil cooled diesel engine. Designed for long life, easy maintenance, and excel- lent fuel economy.

Engine protection system shuts the engine down for low oil pressure, high oil temperature, or a broken fan/engine alternator belt.

Gauges for oil pressure, oil temperature, engine alternator output and fuel level.

Indicator lights for low oil pressure, high oil tempera- ture, engine alternator low output/broken belt and low fuel level (on K1585-2 only).

Automatic low fuel shutdown before running out of fuel (K1585-2 only).

Engine hour meter standard on all models.

Extended range 25 gallon (94.6 I) fuel tank.

Automatic idler reduces engine speed when not welding or drawing auxiliary power. This feature reduces fuel consumption and extends engine life.

Compact size fits crosswise in full size pick-up truck. Single side engine service.

Copper alternator windings and high temperature insulation for dependability and long life.

New paint system on case and base for outstanding corrosion protection.

K1585-1 COMMANDER 300

STANDARD MODEL

The K1585-1 is the standard version of the Commander 300, and has all the features of the K1585-2 Deluxe version except that there are no gauges, low fuel light nor dual output meters. This ver- sion does have fully functional engine protection for low oil pressure, high oil temperature, and alternator output with associated lights.

A field installed Dual Output Meter and Gauge Kit (K1596-1) is available for the K1585-1 Commander

300.The kit includes dual output meters, oil pressure gauge, oil temperature gage, and alternator ammeter.

WELDING CAPABILITY

The Commander 300 is rated 300 amps, 32 VDC at 100% duty cycle and 375 amps, 34 VDC at 60% duty cycle. The maximum open circuit voltage at 1900 RPM is 87 volts. The weld current is variable from 30 to 375 amps.

CONTROLS AND SETTINGS

The welder/generator controls are located on the case front panel. Diesel engine idler control, start/stop con- trols, welding output terminals and ground stud are also on the case front. See Figure B.1 and the expla- nations that follow.

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