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INSTALLATION
COMMANDER 500
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PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE
READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc-
tions supplied with this machine.
•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 overfill.
•Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear before
starting engine.
•Keep sparks and flame away from tank.
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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 depen-
dent on the quality of the oil and the operating environ-
ment. Refer to the engine Operator’s Manual for the
proper service and maintenance intervals.
FUEL USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh diesel fuel. The capac-
ity of the fuel tank is 25 gallons (94.6 liters). See engine
Operator’s Manual for specific fuel recommendations.
The Commander 500 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 re-starting
the machine. Running out of fuel may require bleed-
ing the fuel injection pump.
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
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 connect
to new battery last.
● CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER —
remove battery from welder by disconnecting neg-
ative 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.
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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 (-) battery terminal.
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.
WARNING
WARNING