©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2015 - 2020
LAP-004 June 22, 2020 Rev06
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6.0 SET-UP PROCEDURE
AMKUS equipment is manufactured with superior craftsmanship and quality backed by a factory warranty.
NOTICE
Only use AMKUS tools with AMKUS equipment. Mixing AMKUS tools with another manufacturer’s
equipment may cause operational problems, equipment failure, or denial of warranty claims.
NOTICE
Only use AMKUS MV1 hydraulic fluid in AMKUS equipment. Using another manufacturer’s
hydraulic fluid in AMKUS equipment may cause operational problems, equipment failure, or
denial of warranty claims.
Normally, AMKUS equipment is prepared and serviced by your dealer prior to delivery. If, however, you have decided to place the
equipment into service yourself, please review the following instructions carefully.
1. Remove equipment from the packing cartons and carefully inspect for damage. Damage that occurs during shipment should be
reported immediately to the carrier.
2. The Briggs and Stratton® engine that powers your unit is shipped without engine oil. Fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil
as specified in the engine owner’s manual.
3. Next, remove the hydraulic fluid reservoir fill plug/vent cap. Fill the hydraulic fluid reservoir with approximately 2.0 gallons U.S. (7.6
liters) of AMKUS mineral base hydraulic fluid. The fluid should reach a level that fills approximately 1/2 of the sight gauge window.
Replace the fill plug/vent cap.
4. Following the instructions in the engine owner’s manual, fill the engine fuel tank with the specified fuel. Avoid getting dirt or water
in the fuel tank. Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
5. This power unit may be supplied either with hydraulic hoses attached (pump hoses) or with couplings that require extension hoses.
If your unit is equipped with couplings, attach the extension hoses to the couplings on the power unit. In either case, connect the
male and female couplings on each of the hydraulic hose line sets, creating a loop.
6. Follow the operating instructions in the engine owner’s manual for starting the engine. Then operate the engine at full speed.
7. To purge air from the hydraulic hoses, charge each hose line by moving the knob on the corresponding selector valve to the
pressure position (in line with the selected hose line) and allow the fluid to circulate through each hose line for at least one minute.
Move each selector valve back to the neutral position.
8. Check the level of the hydraulic fluid in the sight gauge. Add more fluid if necessary.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
9. Uncouple the male and female couplings on each hydraulic hose line set to open the loop that was created earlier. The power unit
is now ready to use.
7.0 GETTING STARTED
1. Connect the tool connection hoses to the hose lines from the AMKUS hydraulic power unit. Please note that the male and female
couplings on the hose lines leading from the power unit should be connected to the corresponding male and female couplings on
the tool connection hoses. To connect the couplings, twist the sleeve on the female coupling so that the notch in the sleeve lines
up with the pin. Push the sleeve back so the pin fits into the notch. While holding the sleeve back, push the male coupling into the
female coupling. Release the sleeve; it will spring forward into place. Twist the sleeve ¼ turn so that the pin no longer lines up with
the notch. Pull on the couplings to check that they are securely connected.
2. Check the engine oil, engine fuel and hydraulic fluid levels. Add as appropriate.
