Lincoln Electric IM763 Commander 500 - Manual (Page 20)

B-3 OPERATION B-3
ENGINE CONTROLS (Items 1 through 8)
1. RUN STOP SWITCH
When placed in the
“ RUN ” position, this switch ener-
gizes the fuel solenoid and other electric accessories.
When placed in the
“ STOP ” position, the flow of fuel to
the injection pump is stopped to shut down the engine.
(Note: If the switch is left in the "RUN" position and the
engine is not running, the fuel solenoid will be engaged
for 15 seconds and then shut down. This is to protect
the battery from discharge. After 15 seconds, the Run
/ Stop switch must be toggled off then on before start-
ing.)
2. START PUSHBUTTON
Energizes the starter motor to crank the engine. With the
engine "Run / Stop" switch in the "Run" position, push and
hold the Start button to crank the engine; release as the
engine starts. Start button must be depressed for a minimum
of two seconds. Do not press while engine is running since
this can cause damage to the ring gear and/or starter motor.
3. FUEL LEVEL GAUGE AND LIGHT
Displays the level of diesel fuel in the 25-
gallon fuel tank.
COMMANDER 500
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS
All welder and engine controls are located on the case front panel. Refer to Figure B.1 and the explanations that
follow.
Figure B.1 Case Front Panel Controls
1 2
3
4 5 6
7
8
9
18
12
16
17 13 15 19
9 FUEL TEMP
WATER
PRESS
OIL
AMPS
10
11
14