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Before Starting
1. Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Place pump as near to water as possible, on a firm flat, level
surface.
3. To prime pump, remove fill cap (Figure 3) and fill pump case
with water. If the pump case is not filled with water before
starting, it will not begin pumping.
MQ600TD80 — PRE-SETUP (PUMP)
Pump casing
must
be filled with
water before using pump,
otherwise pump will not be able to
begin pumping.
DO NOT
open fill cap if pump is
hot!
Water inside may
be under pressure.
4. Check for
leaks
between pump and engine. If water is leaking
between the pump and engine housing, the seal inside the
pump may be worn or damaged. Continued operation of the
pump is not recommended. Further usage of the pump under
these conditions may cause severe water damage to engine.
Hoses and Clamps
1. Check that all hoses are
securely
attached to the pump.
Make certain suction hose (Figure 3) does not have any air
leakage. Tighten hose clamps and couplings as required.
2. It is recommended that 2 clamps be used when securing the
suction hose to the inlet side of the pump.
3. Remember suction hoses must be
rigid
enough not to
collapse when the pump is in operation.
4.
Check that
the
discharge
hose (Figure 3) is not restricted.
Place hose so that it lays as straight as it is possible on the
ground. Remove any twists or sharp bends from hose which
may block the flow of water.
Suction and discharge hoses are
available from Multiquip. Contact
your nearest dealer for more
information.
5. The discharge hose is usually a
collapsible
(thin-walled)
hose, however if a thin-walled discharge hose is not avail-
able, a rigid suction hose can be substituted in its place
.
6. Make sure
the
suction strainer
(Figure 3) is clean and
securely attached to the water end of the suction hose. The
strainer is designed to protect the pump by preventing large
objects from being pulled into the pump.
7. Pipes, hoses, fittings and elbows all produce friction that
can significantly reduce the flow of water. Keep hose length
to a minimum and minimize the use of elbows and other
fittings to reduce friction.
8. Always use a suction hose or pipe that matches the size of
the pump inlet to insure optimum performance and reduce
the risk of damage to the pump.
9. It is recommended that the discharge hose or pipe match
the size of the pump outlet to reduce friction as much as
possible. Using a discharge line that is larger than the pump
outlet will reduce friction and improve water flow. Similarly, a
smaller line will reduce water flow by increasing friction.
NOTE
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
The
strainer should be positioned so it will remain completely
under water
. Running the pump with the strainer above
water for long periods can damage the pump.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
DO NOT
pump flammable fluids, corrosive chemicals or fluids
containing toxic substances. These fluids can create potentially
dangerous health and environmental hazards. Contact local
authorities for assistance.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
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