Meridian Fuel Express, Руководство оператора

Страница: 33 / 96

Meridian Manufacturing, Inc. October 2014 | Revision 1.0
7-1
7. PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 EQUIPMENT BREAK-IN PERIOD
A special break-in procedure has been developed
to ensure the integrity of the fuel trailer when
first put into service. Follow the instructions and
then follow the inspections for 1/2, 5, and 10 hour
inspections at the appropriate interval.
After completing these instructions, follow the
normal service schedule in the Maintenance and
Service sections and engine manual.
1. Read and follow the instructions in the
OEM engine, DEF pump, and the Meridian
Operator’s Manuals.
2.
Before starting the gasoline engine for the first
time, check the engine oil level. Add oil as
necessary. Operating the engine without oil
will damage the engine and void the warranty.
NOTICE
Check the engine oil level and add as needed.
Operating the engine without oil will damage the
engine and void the warranty.
3. Make sure the fuel pump is primed.
To prime the pump:
a. Remove the fill plug on top of the pump
housing.
b. Fill the pump housing with the diesel fuel
to be pumped.
c. Replace the plug.
4. Start the engine and check the controls. Be
sure that they function properly. The pump
will take approximately one to two minutes to
prime at half throttle.
5.
Review and follow the Daily Pre-Operation
Checklist “7.2 Daily Pre-Operation Checklist”
on page 7-2 before starting the equipment.
6.
Initially check the wheel bolt torque and then
again at 10, 25, and 50 miles. Refer to “11.10
Wheel Bolt Torque Requirements” on page
58 for tightening instructions.
7.1.1 Inspections for 1/2, 5, and 10
Hours
1.
On gasoline engine/pump combinations,
recheck the engine to pump shaft connection
after 1/2 hour and again after 4 hours.
2. Recheck all hardware and fasteners after four
hours of operation. Tighten to specified torque.
Chapter 7 | Pre-Operating Instructions