6.2 Diesel Engine Service
The diesel engine requires routine maintenance. Oil must be checked and changed
regularly. Oil, air and fuel filters must be checked and changed regularly. The engine
crankcase and oil filter hold 3.5 gal. (13.2 L) of SAE 10W30 or 15W40 viscosity lubricating
oil. For detailed information on these routine maintenance requirements as well as other
service recommendations, see the engine manufacturer’s literature found in the
APPENDIX
.
6.3 Pump Service
The high pressure water pump requires minimal maintenance. The pump oil should be
checked on a regular basis. The pump crankcase holds 4.2 qt. (4 L) of SAE 30 (ISO-68)
viscosity non-
detergent lubricating oil. See pump manufacturer’s literature found in the
APPENDIX
for further information.
6.4 Inspection/Cleaning of water inlet strainer
The CaviBlaster
®
3040-D is equipped with a water strainer before the water feed pump
and a media ‘sock’ filter system between the feed pump and the pressure pump. The
process for inspecting and cleaning is as follows:
Feed Water Strainer:
1) Isolate or disconnect the water source from the inlet connection to the power
unit.
2) Unscrew the filter housing (turn CCW).
3) Pull filter bowl down.
4) Remove the strainer.
5) Inspect the strainer and flush away any debris with clean water.
6) Push strainer back into housing.
7) Push the bowl back onto filter housing.
8) Thread the housing nut CW by hand to tighten.
