Lincoln Electric SVM153-A service manual PRE-OPERATION Engine Service

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INSTALLATION
PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE
READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc-	NOTE: Before starting the engine, open the fuel shut-
tions supplied with this machine.	off valve (pointer to be in line with hose).

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WARNING

• Keep hands away from the engine muf- fler 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 overfill.

•Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear before starting engine.

•Keep sparks and flame away from tank.

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 Operator’s Manual for procedures and frequency.)

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OIL

The Commander is shipped with the engine crankcase filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 oil (API class CD or better). Check the oil level before starting the engine. If it is not up to the full mark on the dip stick, add oil as required. Check the oil level every four hours of running time during the first 35 running hours. Refer to the engine Operator’s Manual for specific oil recommendations and break-in information. The oil change interval is dependent on the quality of the oil and the operating environment. Refer to the engine Operator’s Manual for the proper service and mainte- nance intervals.

FUEL

NOTE: USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY.

Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh diesel fuel. The capacity of the fuel tank is 25 gallons (94.6 liters). See the engine Operator’s Manual for specific fuel recom- mendations. The Commander 500 Deluxe is protected by a low fuel shutdown to prevent the engine from run- ning 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 shutdown. 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 deter- mine the amount of fuel remaining before restarting the machine. Running out of fuel may require bleeding the fuel injection pump.

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 nega- tive cable from old battery first and connect 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

negative 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.

COMMANDER 500