Lincoln Electric COMMANDER IM544-B - Manual (Page 7)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Safety ................................................................................................................................................i-iv
Installation................................................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................A-1
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................A-2
Location/ Ventilation ......................................................................................................................A-2
Stacking.................................................................................................................................A-2
Angle of Operation ................................................................................................................A-2
Lifting .....................................................................................................................................A-2
High Altitude Operation .........................................................................................................A-3
Towing ...................................................................................................................................A-3
Pre-Operation Engine Service ......................................................................................................A-3
Oil ..........................................................................................................................................A-3
Fuel........................................................................................................................................A-3
Fuel Cap................................................................................................................................A-4
Engine Cooling System .........................................................................................................A-4
Battery Connection................................................................................................................A-4
Muffler Outlet Pipe.................................................................................................................A-4
Spark Arrester .......................................................................................................................A-4
Electrical Output Connections ......................................................................................................A-4
Welding Output Cables..........................................................................................................A-5
Machine Grounding ...............................................................................................................A-5
Auxiliary Power Receptacles .................................................................................................A-5
Standby Power Connections .................................................................................................A-5
Operation..................................................................................................................................Section B
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................................B-1
General Description ......................................................................................................................B-1
Recommended Applications..................................................................................................B-1
Design Features and Advantages .........................................................................................B-1
Welding Capability.................................................................................................................B-1
Controls and Settings....................................................................................................................B-3
Engine Controls.....................................................................................................................B-3
Welder Controls.....................................................................................................................B-5
Auxiliary Power Controls .......................................................................................................B-5
Engine Operation ..........................................................................................................................B-6
Starting the Engine................................................................................................................B-6
Stopping the Engine ..............................................................................................................B-6
Break-In Period......................................................................................................................B-6
Typical Fuel Consumption .....................................................................................................B-6
Welder Operation ..........................................................................................................................B-7
Stick Welding .........................................................................................................................B-7
Pipe Welding .........................................................................................................................B-7
General Welding ....................................................................................................................B-7
TIG Welding...........................................................................................................................B-7
Arc Gouging ..........................................................................................................................B-7
Wire Feed (Constant Voltage) Welding .................................................................................B-9
Connection of Stick and Wire model to LN-25, LN-7, LN-8, LN-23P or NA-3 ......................B-9
Auxiliary Power Operation...........................................................................................................B-10
Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads .............................................................B-10
Accessories .............................................................................................................................Section C
Optional Field Installed Accessories.............................................................................................C-1
Recommended Equipment ...........................................................................................................C-1
High Frequency Generators For TIG Applications........................................................................C-1
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................Section D
Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................D-1
Routine and Periodic Maintenance...............................................................................................D-1
Engine Maintenance .....................................................................................................................D-1
Air Filter .................................................................................................................................D-1
Fuel Filters ............................................................................................................................D-2
Cooling System .....................................................................................................................D-3
Cooling Blower Belt...............................................................................................................D-3
Engine Maintenance Components ........................................................................................D-4
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................Section E
Diagrams and Dimension Print ..............................................................................................Section F
Parts Manual.........................................................................................................................P267 Series
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