PAGE 20 —DRY PRIME PUMP — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/06/08)
ENGINE COMPONENTS
Figure 4 illustrates the location of the basic components for the
Deutz Model F3L914 and F4L914 Engines. The function of each
component is described below:
1
.
Starter Motor/Solenoid –
NEVER
allow concrete or any
foreign debris to come in contact with the starter motor/
solenoid.
2
.
Alternator –
(not shown) Provides power to the electrical
system. Replace with only manufactures recommended
type alternator.
3
.
Muffler/Guard –
DO NOT
touch the muffler when engine
is running. The muffler can become extremely hot, causing
severe burns.
NEVER
run the pump with the muffler guard
removed.
4
.
Engine –
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, 3 or 4 cylinder diesel
engine. See Table 2 for detailed specifications.
5.
Engine Throttle Lever –
Controls the speed of the
engine. For load conditions (pumping water)
ALWAYS
run the engine at
full speed
.
6
.
Fuel Filter –
Replace or clean the fuel pump or fuel filter as
specified in the maintenance section of this manual.
7
.
Air Cleaner –
Prevents dirt and other debris from entering
the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of air filter
cannister to gain access to filter element. Replace with only
manufactures recommended type air cleaner.
8
.
V-Belts –
ALWAYS
make sure that V-belts are properly
tensioned. Loose or defective V-belts can adversely affect
the performance of the pump.
9
.
Cooling Fan Blades –
Make sure that the blades of the
cooling fan are not
bent or broken
. A damaged fan blade
can cause the engine to run hot and overheat.
10
. Oil Filler Port Cap –
Remove this cap to add engine oil to
the crankcase. Fill with recommended type oil as specified
in the maintenance section of this manual.
11
. Crankcase Drain Plug –
Remove this plug to drain engine
oil from the crankcase. Replace with recommended engine
oil as specified in the maintenance section of this manual.
12
. Dipstick –
Remove this dipstick to determine if engine oil
is low. Maintain oil level at the
"H
"marking on the dipstick.
NEVER
run engine with low oil.
12
. Oil Filter –
Replace oil filter as recommended in the
maintenance section of this manual.
Figure 4. Basic Engine Components
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1
3
6
5
10
11
7
4
12
9
13
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