HALE HP 400, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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HP SERIES
PORTABLE PUMPS
USER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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STARTING PROCEDURES
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The following procedures will be
followed to start the pump and establish
water flow.
WARNING: DO NOT run engine
in an enclosed area. Exhaust
gases contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless and
deadly poison.
WARNING: Engine produces
excessive noise. When pump
is operating persons in the
immediate vicinity must wear
hearing protection.
1. CLOSE VALVES: Make sure all pump
drains and discharge valves are closed
2. SET THROTTLE LEVER: Move throttle
lever upward to fast ( ) position.
3. CHOKE ENGINE: Pull choke knob
( ) out fully to close choke on
carburetor.
NOTE: A warm engine requires
less choking than a cold
engine. When starting a warm
engine little or no choke will
be required.
4. ENERGIZE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Place
Master Switch to the ON ( — ) position.
Check to make sure oil light is lit. This
indicates the battery is good and the
pump is ready to start. If the oil light is
not lit check the battery connections
and ground connections. It may be
necessary to start the pump using the
recoil starter if the oil light does not light.
5. START ENGINE: Depress start push
button ( ) and hold until engine starts.
When engine starts, open choke
gradually by pressing in on choke knob.
NOTE: The best starter life is
provided by using short
starting cycles of several
seconds. Prolonged cranking
(more than 15 seconds per
minute) can damage the
starter motor. If the engine
does not start in 15 seconds
release starter button. Allow
starter to cool two minutes.
If the engine does not start using the
electric starter, the recoil starter must be
used.
a. Open pump cover on instrument
panel side of the pump if applicable.
b. Locate recoil starter handle and
pull slowly until resistance is felt then
pull rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent kickback and
start engine.
c. Once the engine starts open
choke gradually by pressing in on
choke knob.