Shibaura FK500-A, Owner'S Manual

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4. Handling of pump (Before starting operation)
(3) Check the engine coolant level.
This firefighting pump is equipped with
the radiator type water-cooled engine.
① Put the firefighting pump into a
horizontal position when the
engine is cold. After removing the
cover, open the radiator cap, to
see if there is coolant to mouth.
② If the coolant is not entered until
the mouth, please supply the
coolant to the vicinity of the mouth.
When the supply is finished, close the radiator cap.
Caution: Radiator cap is turning to the right until it hits the stopper,
securely attached.
③
Attaching the cover. At the time of shipment, anti-freezing solution
(long-life coolant) made up to -30
℃
is filled in.
5. Transportation
The carrying handle can be turned by 90 degrees. Set it to a position easy to
carry the pump.
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When holding the carrying handle, do not touch the folded point.
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Your finger may be pinched and hurt.
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The firefighting pump should be carried, loaded or unloaded by four persons.
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The pump may drop on your foot and injure, or you may get a crick in the back.
6. Installation
(1) Install the pump on a flat place close to a water source.
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Install the pump more than 3 m from combustibles.
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Remove dried grass and other objects which may catch fire easily before
installing the pump.
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If not, fire may break out by the heated muffler.
Caution
Caution
Warning