CAUTION
The pump is equipped with a mechanical seal.
Excessive heat generated by running the pump dry
may damage seal.
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ENGINE PREPARATION
NOTE: Engines are shipped without oil and cool-
ant. These must be added before operating.
1.
Inspect the unit for damage resulting from ship-
ping. Operation of a damaged unit may result in
severe damage to the pump or engine.
2.
The E500 is shipped without the battery. Install a
12 VDC battery with a minimum capacity of 380
Amps (63 Amp-hours).
3.
Fill the engine crankcase with the specified
amount of oil as stated in the Kubota Operation
and Maintenance instructions.
4.
Fill radiator and reservoir with the water/antifreeze
mixture specified in the Kubota Operation and
Maintenance Instructions.
5.
Fill the transmission with 1 pint of SAE 90 oil
through the top plug or breather elbow. Remove
oil level plug to check oil level.
6.
Fill the fuel tank with fuel as recommended in the
Kubota Operation & Maint. instructions.
7.
Rotate the engine crankshaft by turning the igni-
tion switch to the START position (without press-
ing the manual reset button on the tattletale sys-
tem, if equipped). This will ensure the engine and
pump turn freely with no abnormal rubbing noises.
OPERATION
Operation of the E500 consists of making the proper
connections to the pump intake and discharge, start-
ing the engine, priming the pump, if necessary, and
setting the engine throttle to achieve the desired per-
formance.
Connections
Connections between the pump intake and pump dis-
charge hoses or piping must be made leak proof.
When pumping units are permanently mounted in an
apparatus and attached to rigid piping, connections
between the pump and the piping should be made
with flexible coupling to avoid applying excessive
forces to the pump.
NOTE: Refer to the Kubota Instruction Manual for
further details on starting the engine.
Starting the Engine
Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. When the
preheat countdown reaches 0, turn the ignition switch
to the START position and hold until the engine starts.
NOTE: Refer to the Kubota Instruction Manual for fur-
ther details on starting the engine.
Priming the Pump
Always use an intake strainer to avoid pump damage
caused by foreign matter. To prime the pump, see
optional priming pump instructions, F-1031, Section
2405,
Operation and Maintenance Instructions for
Priming Systems.
Setting the Engine Throttle
Adjust the engine throttle as desired after the pump is
primed, by using the up/down arrows.
When you are finished using the E500, return the en-
gine speed to idle and turn the switch to the OFF posi-
tion. Make sure that you drain the water from the vo-
lute body by opening the drain cock below the pump.
Refer to the Kubota Operation and Maintenance in-
structions for engine maintenance requirements. Note
that maximum pump performance will not be achieved
unless the engine is properly maintained.
!
WARNING
Low oil. May result in engine power loss, per-
sonal injury or property damage.
Maintain correct oil level. Check oil level each time
the engine is refueled.
CAUTION
Running the pump at idle speeds for prolonged
periods may damage the pump. If prolonged idling
is not avoidable, increasing the idle speed to
1200-1500 RPM is recommended. Refer to the
documentation provided by the engine
manufacturer to adjust the engine-idle speed.
Summary of Contents for E500 Series
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