Lincoln Electric IM765 Commander 500 - Manual (Page 12)

A-4 INSTALLATION
COMMANDER 500 CUMMINS
A-4
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 over-
fill.
• 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 dependent
on the quality of the oil and the operating environment.
Refer to the engine Operator’s Manual for the proper ser-
vice and maintenance intervals.
FUEL USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh diesel fuel. The capaci-
ty of the fuel tank is 25 gallons (94.6 liters). See engine
Operator’s Manual for specific fuel recommendations.
Running out of fuel may require bleeding 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 COOLANT
HOT COOLANT can burn skin.
• Do not remove cap if radiator is hot.
The welder is shipped with the engine and radiator
filled with a 50% mixture of ethylene glycol and water.
See the MAINTENANCE section and the engine
Operator’s Manual for more information on coolant.
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 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 nega-
tive battery lead at engine foot.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and
skin.
• Wear gloves and eye protection and
be careful when working near bat-
tery.
• 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.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING