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.

NOTE: Before starting the engine, open the fuel shut-
off 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 Operator’s 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 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.

WARNING

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