Assembly and Initial Set-Up
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STEP 3. INITIAL PUMP & ENGINE PREPARATION
Prepare
Water Pump
Verify pump oil level
.
Note: The pump is shipped with oil.
1.
Remove shipping tape and black vent
plug (if present) from oil fill cap.
2.
Verify that oil level is halfway up the
sight glass.
3.
If oil level is low, fill using SAE 30 non-detergent oil or Cat Pump Oil Item # 22158.
Prepare
Engine
Fill the engine with oil
.
Note: The engine is shipped without oil.
Refer to the Engine Manual to locate oil-fill port and for instructions on filling. Use the oil
grade and quantity specified in the Engine manual. Note: Engine is equipped with an Oil
Drain Hose. To account for the volume of the Drain Hose, an additional ounce of oil will
need to be added to the quantity specified in the Engine Manual.
STEP 4. BATTERY INSTALLATION
Install a 12-volt standard lawn and garden battery (Group U1) with a minimum 18 amp-hour rating.
The engine will run, but the burner will not fire unless a battery is installed.
The battery is to be supplied by the customer and should be installed in the protective battery compartment
located near the engine.
Follow the steps below for connecting and disconnecting the battery.
WARNING: Battery Hazards
Batteries are hazardous because they contain caustic acid, can emit explosive gases, and can cause
electric shock. Caution must be exercised when making connections to a battery to avoid
shock and contact with the acid, and to prevent any sparking that could lead to an explosion.
ALWAYS follow the general battery safety rules and instructions listed below.
General
Battery Safety
Rules
•
ALWAYS use eye protection and protective clothing when handling batteries.
•
NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition.
•
NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time with your hand or any non-
insulated tools.
•
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and neutralize
with baking soda.
Connecting
the Battery
Always connect the cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock:
1. Find the battery cables located inside the battery compartment.
2. Connect the
red
cable to the
positive
(+)
terminal of the battery.
3. Then connect the
black
cable to the
negative
(-)
terminal of the battery.
Disconnecting
the Battery
Always disconnect cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock.
1. First, disconnect the
black
cable from the
negative
(-)
terminal of the battery.
2. Next, disconnect the
red
cable from the
positive
(+)
terminal of the battery.
3. Remove the battery from the battery compartment.
Fig157117-5
DRAIN HOSE
PLUG
OIL CAP
OIL SIGHT GLASS
