HALE HP 100, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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HP SERIES
PORTABLE PUMPS
USER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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pump into operation for the
first time fill gearbox to proper
level with SAE 30 Weight
Detergent oil.
4. FILL HP100 GEAR BOX WITH OIL: The
HP100 is shipped without oil in the gear
box. Add oil to proper level in
accordance with procedures listed in
section 8. Replace oil level plug.
5. CONNECT SUCTION HOSE: Ensure the
hose connections are tightened with a
spanner and a strainer is placed at the
end of the hose to prevent debris from
entering the pump and causing
irreparable damage. Place end of
suction hose in water source. Make sure
the end of the suction hose does not
become submerged in the mud or silt on
the bottom. Also make sure the suction
hose has no bends or loops that are
higher than the suction connection of
the pump that would trap air and
prevent priming of the pump.
engine crankcase. Before
placing pump into operation
for the first time fill engine
crankcase to proper level with
SAE 30 Weight Detergent oil.
3. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL: When received
the engine crankcase doesnot contain
oil. Remove oil dipstick or cap on valve
cover and fill with 3.5 pints of SAE 30 Oil.
Check oil level by removing the oil
dipstick and wiping oil from dipstick with
clean cloth. Screw dipstick firmly into
place until cap bottoms on tube.
Remove to check oil level. If necessary
add additional oil to bring oil up to the
proper level. Dipstick assembly must be
firmly assembled into tube when engine
is operating .
CAUTION: The HP100 is
shipped without oil in the
gearbox. Before placing
OIL FILL CAP
OIL DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL FILL FITTING
OIL LEVEL PLUG