HALE HP 400, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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HP SERIES
PORTABLE PUMPS
USER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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check oil level. Refill crankcase as
necessary.
9. Check area around pump for oil
leaks.
10. Return pump to storage area.
REPLACE OIL FILTER
The oil filter should be replaced after
every 100 hours of pump usage or
yearly.
WARNING: TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL STARTING
when
servicing the engine or pump
always disconnect the
negative wire from battery
terminal.
NOTE: The engine oil should
be changed whenever the oil
filter is replaced.
Replace the oil filter using the following
procedures:
1. Place the pump assembly in a
work area where access can be
made to the oil drain fitting. Ensure
the pump is level.
2. On portable pump unlatch and
remove covers to gain access to
engine. Disconnect the negative
battery cable to prevent accidental
starting.
3. Place container under oil drain
fitting to catch waste oil as it drains
from the pump.
4. The oil drain fitting is a hex fitting
with a pipe plug. Use adjustable
wrench to hold hex fitting while
removing the pipe plug with an allen
wrench.
5. Once all oil is drained from the
crankcase replace pipe plug in oil
drain fitting and tighten with allen
wrench.
NOTE: Dispose of waste oil in
accordance with local
ordinances.
6. Using oil filter wrench remove and
dispose of old oil filter.
OIL FILTER ASSEMBLY
OIL FILTER