Pre-Operation Engine Service; Lifting; High Altitude Operation; Towing - Lincoln Electric COMMANDER 400 SVM133-B Service Manual

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LIFTING

The Commander 400 weights 1650 lb./748 kg (Stick
model); 1683 lb./763 kg. (Stick & Wire model). A lift bail
is provided for lifting with a hoist.
WARNING
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 2 access holes on the upper middle
region of compartment wall just below the lift bail.
c. 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 2 thread forming screws.
The screws are provided in the shipped loose
parts bag.

HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION

At higher altitudes, output derating may be necessary.
Some engine adjustments may be required. Contact a
Deutz Service Representative.

TOWING

The recommended trailer for use with this equipment
for road, in-plant and yard towing by a vehicle (1) 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.
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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.
1 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 400.
• Stop the engine and allow it to cool before fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Keep sparks and flame away from the tank.
The Commander 400 is shipped with the engine filled
with SAE 10W-30 oil (API class CD or better). This
should be fine for most ambient operating temperature
conditions. See the engine operation manual for spe-
cific recommendations.
BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE.
added precaution. When full, the oil level should be up
to but not over the FULL mark on the dipstick. If it is
not full, add enough oil to fill it to the full mark. DO NOT
overfill.
Check oil level after every 4 hours of running time dur-
ing the first 35 hours of operation.
NOTE: This machine is equipped with an engine pro-
tection package. An internal kill switch will shut down
the engine if the oil pressure drops below a minimum
level or if oil temperature becomes excessive.
For more oil fill and service information, see the
Maintenance section of this manual.
COMMANDER 400
WARNING
• Fill the fuel tank at a moderate rate and
do not overfill.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow the fumes
to clear before starting the engine.

OIL

CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
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