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MAINTENANCE

D-1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•Have a qualified technician do the maintenance

and troubleshooting work.

•Turn the engine off before working inside the

machine.

•Remove guards only when necessary and  replace

them when the maintenance requiring their
removal is complete.

•Always use the greatest care when working near

moving parts.

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Read the Safety Precautions in front of this manual and
the engine instruction manual before working on this
machine.

Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices
in position and in good repair. Keep hands, hair, cloth-
ing and tools away from V-belts, gears, fans and all
other moving parts when starting, operating or repair-
ing the equipment.

ROUTINE AND PERIODIC 
MAINTENANCE

DAILY

a. Check the crankcase oil level .

b. Refill the fuel tank to minimize moisture condensa-

tion in the tank.

c. Open the water drain valve located on the bottom of

the water separator element 1 or 2 turns and allow to
drain into a container suitable for diesel fuel for 2 to
3 seconds. Repeat the above drainage procedure
until diesel fuel is detected in the container.

WEEKLY

Blow out the machine with low pressure air periodical-
ly. In particularly dirty locations, this may be required
once a week.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Refer to the “Periodic Checks” section of the Engine
Operator’s Manual for the recommended maintenance
schedule of the following:

a)  Engine Oil and Filter
b) Air 

Cleaner

c)  Fuel Filter - and Delivery System
d) Cooling 

Blower 

Belt

e) Battery
f) Cooling 

System

Refer to Table D.1 at the end of this section for various
engine maintenance components.

AIR FILTER

EXCESSIVE AIR FILTER RESTRICTION WILL
RESULT IN REDUCED ENGINE LIFE.

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The air filter element is a dry cartridge type. It can be
cleaned and reused; however, damaged elements
should not be reused. Stop engine after 100 hours of
running time and clean filter element ,  replace the fil-
ter if necessary. Service air cleaner regularly  accord-
ing to Engine Operator’s Manual.

1. Locate the air filter canister located behind the

engine door on the top of the engine.

2. Remove air filter element.

3. Remove loose dirt from element with compressed

air or water hose directed from inside out.

Compressed Air: 100 psi maximum with nozzles at

least one inch away from element.

Water Hose:

40 psi maximum without nozzle.

4. Soak element in a mild detergent solution for 15 min-

utes. Do not soak more than 24 hours. Swish ele-
ment around in the solution to help remove dirt.

5. Rinse elements from inside out with a gentle stream

of water (less than 40 psi) to remove all suds and
dirt.

6.Dry element before reuse with warm air at less than

160

o

F (71

o

C). Do not use a light bulb to dry the ele-

ment.

COMMANDER 400

WARNING

CAUTION

Содержание Commander 400

Страница 1: ...IS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT And most importantly think before you act and be careful For use with machines having Code Numbers 9978 10580 S...

Страница 2: ...PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING Read and understand the following safety highlights For additional safety information it is strongly recommended that you pur chase...

Страница 3: ...ical earth ground 3 f Maintain the electrode holder work clamp welding cable and welding machine in good safe operating condition Replace damaged insulation 3 g Never dip the electrode in water for co...

Страница 4: ...vent the welding sparks from starting a fire Remember that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas Avoid welding near hydraulic...

Страница 5: ...pri s et non inflammables 4 Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont mises de l arc de soudage Se prot ger avec des v tements de protection libres de l huile tels que les gants en cuir chemise paisse pan...

Страница 6: ...e information must be followed to avoid minor personal injury or damage to this equipment CAUTION Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately When this equipment is shipped title passes...

Страница 7: ...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...

Страница 8: ...mm 1683 lbs 763 kg Stick Wire model OUTPUT WELDER AND GENERATOR Duty Cycle Welding Output Volts at Rated Amps 100 400 amps DC Constant Current 40 volts 400 amps DC Constant Voltage 40 volts 60 500 am...

Страница 9: ...performance the Commander 400 should be run in a level position The maximum angle of operation for the Deutz engine is 20 degrees in a direction to cause the control panel to be angled up 30 degrees f...

Страница 10: ...moke when fueling Fill fuel tank at a moderate rate and do not overfill Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear before starting engine Keep sparks and flame away from tank OIL The Commander is s...

Страница 11: ...g the clamp provided secure the outlet pipe to the outlet tube with the pipe positioned such that it will direct the exhaust in the desired direction SPARK ARRESTER Some federal state or local laws ma...

Страница 12: ...h the symbol is provided on the front of the welder AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES The auxiliary power capacity of the Commander 400 is 10 000 watts of 60 Hz single phase power The auxil iary power capac...

Страница 13: ...able of the desired length The 50 amp 120 240 VAC plug is available in the optional K802R plug kit 4 Plug this cable into the 50 Amp 120 240 Volt recep tacle on the Commander 400 case front Figure A 2...

Страница 14: ...f 120 240 volt AC power As a welder it provides up to 400 amps of DC constant current output in six slope controlled ranges In addition a seventh general purpose welding range provides up to 575 amps...

Страница 15: ...nds engine life Single side engine service with over the top access to the engine Copper alternator windings and high temperature insulation for dependability and long life ADDITIONAL DESIGN FEATURES...

Страница 16: ...3 FUEL LEVEL GAUGE AND LIGHT Displays the level of diesel fuel in the 25 gallon fuel tank The yellow light turns on when the fuel gage reaches the reserve level Once the reserve level is reached the...

Страница 17: ...e to a faulty flashing circuit The light will remain on when the engine has been shut down due to a fault in the alter nator regulator or the cooling blower belt 7 IDLER SWITCH Has two positions as fo...

Страница 18: ...2 LOCAL REMOTE SWITCH The toggle switch on the control panel labeled Local Remote gives the operator the option of con trolling the output at the welder control panel or at a remote station For remote...

Страница 19: ...switch to RUN Observe that all engine protection lights momentarily turn on some lights may turn off before starting Check the fuel gauge to make sure that there is an adequate fuel level 6 Press and...

Страница 20: ...venth position of the OUTPUT RANGE switch is designed for horizontal welds with all types of elec trodes especially low hydrogen The OUTPUT CON TROL adjusts the full range of 50 to 575 amps This setti...

Страница 21: ...500 500 750 750 1000 3 3 3 10 20 15 30 25 40 40 55 55 80 80 125 3 8 2 4 5 10 3 5 5 10 3 5 5 10 3 5 13 17 6 8 15 23 7 11 21 25 10 12 23 27 11 13 28 32 13 15 3 8 2 4 5 10 3 5 5 10 3 5 9 13 4 6 11 15 5 7...

Страница 22: ...re model engine to go to the high idle speed the wire will begin to feed and the welding process started When welding is stopped the engine will revert to low idle speed after approximately 15 seconds...

Страница 23: ...different phases and cannot be paralleled The auxiliary power receptacles should only be used with three wire grounded type plugs or approved dou ble insulated tools with two wire plugs The current r...

Страница 24: ...frequent starting below 10 F 12 2 o C Required Ether tank is not provided with kit K899 1 SPARK ARRESTOR KIT Easily mounts to standard muffler K949 1 OIL DRAIN KIT Includes ball valve hose and clamp R...

Страница 25: ...o the Periodic Checks section of the Engine Operator s Manual for the recommended maintenance schedule of the following a Engine Oil and Filter b Air Cleaner c Fuel Filter and Delivery System d Coolin...

Страница 26: ...astic center cap and O ring 3 Remove the large white volume plug located direct ly under the center cap in the upper cavity of the fil ter header Use a small screwdriver or similar device to lift the...

Страница 27: ...e battery holder out from the welder 3 Disconnect the negative battery cable 4 Remove the engine end panel for access to the engine 5 Loosen the alternator mounting bolts and rotate the alternator tow...

Страница 28: ...ent Fuel Filter Element Water Separator Element Fuel Pre Filter Screen Battery MAKE Donaldson AC Lincoln Gates Deutz Purolator Napa Fram Deutz Purolator Napa Fram Lincoln Stanadyne Lincoln Stanadyne P...

Страница 29: ...put problems Step 2 PERFORM EXTERNAL TESTS The second column labeled POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENT S lists the obvious external possibilities that may con tribute to the machine symptom Perform thes...

Страница 30: ...starting Battery does not stay charged 1 Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility 1 Battery is low Charge Battery 2 Loose battery cable connections Inspect clean and tighten 1 Out...

Страница 31: ...e when attempting to weld Engine will not go to high idle when using auxiliary power 1 Idler switch in High idle position Set switch to Auto 2 External load on welder or auxil iary power Remove all ex...

Страница 32: ...chapter for proper switch function 1 Local Remote switch is in wrong position Place switch in Local position to control output at welder Place switch in Remote position to control output remotely Ref...

Страница 33: ...9B 242I 204B 209 9 237 J16 P16 254 COIL COIL PULL HOLD SOLENOID SHUTDOWN 256 232 224 242D 76C 228 STARTING 206 6 8 15 16 SPI SCI OUTPUT SOURCE CONTROL ALWAYS ON OUTPUT REMOTELY CONTROLLED CW VIEWED FR...

Страница 34: ...246 232A FUEL 232F LOW FUEL S TEMP OIL TEMP 243 232E S PRESS 229A 242 5K CONTROL 8A REMOTE B CONTROL C 75D D AUXILIARY BYPASS PCB J 9A 5K 5J 8A A GROUND 242I 242H AMPHENOL 2 75E 7 CB5 15AMP REMOTE 2E...

Страница 35: ...ONTROL MODULE Keep away from moving parts ANY INCREASE OF THE HIGH IDLE ENGINE RPM BY CHANGING THE GOVERNOR SETTING OR OVERRIDING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE WILL CAUSE Only qualified personnel should instal...

Страница 36: ...DER N A WELDING CABLE MUST BE OF PROPER CAPACITY FOR THE CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLE OF IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE APPLICATIONS SEE OPERATING MANUAL 14 PIN S22911 N D ON COMMANDER 400 STICK WIRE THE OUTPUT CONTR...

Страница 37: ...REMOTE OUTPUT CONTROL IS USED PLACE LOCAL REMOTE SWITCH IN REMOTE POSITION COMMANDER 400 STICK WIRE LN 25 ACROSS THE ARC CONNECTION DIAGRAM WITH OPTIONAL K857 REMOTE CONTROL S22912 12 13 96 N A WELDI...

Страница 38: ...O NOT ADJUST ABOVE RPM SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN SPARE 82 Only qualified personnel should install use 81 before servicing or service this equipment Keep away from moving parts N C Keep guards in place...

Страница 39: ...OPER CAPACITY FOR THE CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLE OF IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE N C IF OPTIONAL REMOTE OUTPUT CONTROL IS USED PLACE LOCAL REMOTE SWITCH IN REMOTE POSITION COMMANDER 400 STICK WIRE LN 7 CONNECTION...

Страница 40: ...EADS AND INSULATE ELECTRODE K867 UNIVERSAL ADAPTER PLUG CAUTION ANY INCREASE OF THE HIGH IDLE ENGINE RPM BY CHANGING THE GOVERNOR SETTING OR OVERRIDING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE WILL CAUSE AN INCREASE IN T...

Страница 41: ...AMPHENOL POWER SOURCE FRAME CONNECTION Do not operate with panels open WIRE FEEDER VOLTMETER CONNECTION REMOTE OUTPUT CONTROL CONNECTS TO WORK TERMINAL OF POWER SOURCE TO WIRE FEEDER CAUTION THE ENGI...

Страница 42: ...use or service this equipment TO LN 8 INPUT K595 CONTROL CABLE S22917 CABLE PLUG N B USE VOLTMETER SWITCH TO SELECT DESIRED ELECTRODE POLARITY POSITION THE RANGE SWITCH TO WIRE WELDING CV ELECTRODE C...

Страница 43: ...19 63 23 69 28 99 50 38 54 44 1 26 6 21 96 45 67 CENTER OF GRAVITY WITH OIL IN ENGINE AND FULL FUEL TANK 6 56 63 10 6 55 15 75 14 63 42 00 37 30 45 38 6 53 24 97 BOTTOM VIEW OF WELDER BASE 48 64 10 22...

Страница 44: ...F 12 NOTES F 12 COMMANDER 400...

Страница 45: ...letin ED 80 or call 216 383 2259 and ask for the Welding School Registrar Lincoln Welding School BASIC COURSE 700 00 5 weeks of fundamentals There is a 10 discount on all orders of 50 00 or more for s...

Страница 46: ...electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing Insulate yourself from work and ground No toque las partes o los electrodos bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja da Aislese del trabajo y...

Страница 47: ...e Be und Entl ftung des Arbeitsplatzes Mantenha seu rosto da fuma a Use ventila o e exhaust o para remover fumo da zona respirat ria Turn power off before servicing Desconectar el cable de ali mentaci...

Страница 48: ...y be used with the environ mental systems described above This includes hoses fil ters belts and hose adapters Expendable Parts Lincoln is not responsible for the replacement of any expendable part th...

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