Installation, Pre-operation engine service, Warning – Lincoln Electric COMMANDER SVM145-B User Manual

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LIFTING

The Commander 300 weighs 1325 lb./601 kg. A lift bail
is provided for lifting with a hoist.

FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause injury.

Do not lift this machine using lift bail if it
is equipped with a heavy accessory
such as a trailer.

Lift only with equipment of adequate
lifting capacity. Be sure machine is sta-
ble when lifting.

The Commander is shipped with the lift bail retracted.
Before attempting to lift the Commander, secure the lift
bail in a raised position. Secure the lift bail as follows:

a. Open the engine compartment door.

b. Locate the two access holes on the upper middle

region of compartment wall just below the lift bail.

Use the lifting strap to raise the lift bail to the full
upright position. This will align the mounting
holes on the lift bail with the access holes.

d. Secure the lift bail with two thread forming

screws. The screws are provided in the shipped
loose parts bag.

HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION

At higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary.
For maximum rating, derate the welder output 5% for
every 300 meters (984 ft.) above 1500 meters (4920
ft.). For output of 300A and below, derate the welder
output 5% for every 300 meters (984 ft.) above 2100
meters (6888 ft.)

Contact a Deutz Service Representative for any engine
adjustments that may be required.

TOWING

The recommended trailer for use with this equipment
for road, in-plant and yard towing by a vehicle is
Lincoln’s K953-1. If the user adapts a non-Lincoln trail-
er, he must assume responsibility that the method of
attachment and usage does not result in a safety haz-
ard nor damage the welding equipment. Some of the
factors to consider are as follows:

1. Design capacity of trailer vs. the weight of the

Lincoln equipment and likely additional attach-
ments.

2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of

the welding equipment so that there will be no
undue stress to the trailer’s framework.

3. Proper placement of the equipment on the trailer to

insure stability side to side and front to back when
the trailer is being moved and when standing by
itself.

4. Typical conditions of use, such as travel speed,

roughness of surface on which the trailer will be
operated, environmental conditions, and likely
maintenance.

5. Proper preventative maintenance of trailer.

6. Conformance with federal, state and local laws.

Consult applicable federal, state and local laws regarding specific
requirements for use on public highways.

PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE

Read and understand the information about the diesel
engine in the Operation and Maintenance sections of
this manual before you operate the Commander 300.

• Keep hands away from the engine muf-

fler or HOT engine parts.

• Stop the engine and allow it to cool

before fueling.

• Do not smoke when fueling.

• Remove the fuel cap slowly to release pressure.

• Fill the fuel tank at a moderate rate and do not over-

fill.

• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow the fumes to clear

before starting the engine.

• Keep sparks and flame away from the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION