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Preventative Maintenance Chart
Routine maintenance is an essential part of any successful pump installation. Properly
maintained FMC pumps are designed to offer years of trouble-free service.
Regular maintenance and inspection will keep your pump operating at peak performance. FMC
pumps have been carefully engineered to minimize maintenance requirements and simplify
these tasks when they are required. Regular inspections allow operators to become familiar
with normal pump operation so they can recognize the signals of potential problems and
schedule maintenance. The chart shown below should be used as a guideline only. Many
applications will require adjustment of the intervals shown in this chart for severe or unusual
operating conditions.
Interval
Component
Service
Remarks
Break In Period
Crankcase Oil
Change
Drain and refill with new oil after first 50
hours of operation. Insure that magnetic
drain plugs are cleaned of debris
Inlet Strainer
Inspect
Clean if required. The amount of material
in the strainer will determine the interval of
cleaning
Daily
Complete Pump
Inspect
General inspection of pump and system to
check for proper operation of equipment
Packing Sets
Inspect
Check the stuffing box area of the pump
for signs of leakage. Replace packing if
leakage becomes excessive.
Pump System
Flush
Required for shutdown when pumping
fluids that may harden or corrode pump if
left inside once stopped.
Crankcase Oil
Inspect
Insure that oil is at proper level and has
not been contaminated by pumpage or
condensation.
3 Months/2,000 Hours
Crankcase Oil
Change
Drain and refill with new oil. Clean
magnetic drain plugs.