Fuel Filters; Cooling System; Cooling Blower Belt - Lincoln Electric COMMANDER 300 IM601-A Operator's Manual

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FUEL FILTERS

WARNING
When working on the fuel system
• Keep naked lights away, do not smoke !
• Do not spill fuel !
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The Commander 300 is equipped with a Fuel Filter
Assembly attached vertically to the engine block in the
lower center of the engine, left of the fuel pump. The
recommended change interval for the fuel filter ele-
ment is 1,000 hours. Consult your engine operation
manual for replacement procedure and for information
on air -bleeding the entire fuel system.
Note: The fuel shut-off valve before the fuel pump must
be closed before changing the fuel filter.
MAINTENANCE

COOLING SYSTEM

The cooling system of the Deutz engine needs to be
checked and cleaned periodically. Consult the engine
owners manual for the proper frequency and procedure.

COOLING BLOWER BELT

The following procedure should be followed to replace the
cooling blower belt:
1. Allow machine to cool.
2. Remove the engine case side.
3. Loosen air filter hose clamp, and detach hose.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Remove the engine case back panel for access to the
engine.
6. Remove the pulley belt guard (5 screws).
7. Remove rubber strap on lower half of engine fan cowl-
ing. Loosen tensioning pulley (2 bolts).
8. Remove the old V- belt and install a new one.
Refer to operation manual for proper tensioning of
belt. Per manual tighten tensioning pulley.
9. Reinstall: the rubber strap on fan cowling; the pulley
belt guard; the engine case back; the Air filter hose;
and the engine case side.
10. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
COMMANDER 300
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