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PSL - Phillips & Smith Ltd

 10 Akatea Road, Glendene, Auckland, New Zealand PO Box 69-028, Glendene, 

Auckland, New Zealand, Sales email: 

[email protected]

.  Website:

www.firemaster.co.nz

 Phone: +64 9 

8188048 Fax: +64 9 8184484

 

 

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MAINTENANCE 

 

Control adjustments 

 

To adjust choke control: 

Remove air cleaner.  Pull choke control to fully out position.  Carburetor choke should be 

completely closed.  If not, loosen case clamping screw then move casing, wire and engine 

choke lever in the direction shown until choke is completely closed.  Tighten casing clamp 

screw.  Replace air cleaner. 

Choke Control Adjustment 

 

To adjust throttle control 

Remove air cleaner.  Move throttle control to FAST position.  Swivel should be against throttle 

stop. If not, loosen casing clamp screw.  Move casing and wire in direction shown by arrow until 

swivel is against throttle stop.  Tighten casing clamp screw. 

 

To prevent accidental starting, remove spark plug leads 

from spark plugs and disconnect battery at negative 

terminal when servicing engine or pump.

 

Casing 

clamp 

screw 

Throttle 

Stop 

Swivel 

Exhaust manifold 

Содержание FIREMASTER 23

Страница 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL FIREMASTER 23 Rev 1 Apr 2015 Portable Pump...

Страница 2: ...be read before operating the unit This manual must be kept and regularly referred to throughout the lifetime of the equipment Failure to do so could result in injury and damage to the equipment Pleas...

Страница 3: ...s WARNING This pump weighs 87Kg dry WARNING The pump should not be run in underground or poorly ventilated spaces WARNING The guards on the exhaust side of the engine can become hot after prolonged ru...

Страница 4: ...that may arise relative to the hydraulics of fire fighting PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARRANTY Phillips and Smith Ltd unconditionally guarantees to replace for a period of one year...

Страница 5: ...s mounted directly to the motor and driven directly from the crankshaft The pump is powered by a twin cylinder overhead valve air cooled engine Briggs Stratton model 350447 series Bore 2 83 in 72mm Di...

Страница 6: ...imed by then there is a problem Follow the priming steps and trouble shooting guide on page eight 6 Never run pump without water for periods exceeding two minutes 7 Accelerate and retard speed of engi...

Страница 7: ...operates differently from previously built engines It is designed for maximum performance and life if operated with choke fully open control pushed in and throttle fully open in FAST To open the choke...

Страница 8: ...Once engine has started throttle back to idle position Hand starter Should the engine fail to crank either from an electrical fault or from a flat battery the following procedure should be followed F...

Страница 9: ...t and free of air leaks Make certain the suction hose strainer is properly submerged and free from foreign material Open throttle to the Prime position on the throttle control and push the prime butto...

Страница 10: ...mp until ready to drain and return to station When finished pumping Drain water out of pump casing immediately Drain valve is located at lowest point in pump casing Do not forget to close the drain va...

Страница 11: ...re pump is measured in litres per minute The usual method of measurement is to determine the pressure of the jet of water leaving a given size nozzle by means of a Pitot Gauge from which the capacity...

Страница 12: ...n move casing wire and engine choke lever in the direction shown until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw Replace air cleaner Choke Control Adjustment To adjust throttle control Rem...

Страница 13: ...ine and warm up for approximately 5 minutes before adjusting With engine running place throttle control in SLOW position Rotate carburetor throttle lever against the idle speed screw and hold it Turn...

Страница 14: ...ng and filling procedures Maintain correct oil level Check daily before starting engine Change oil Change oil after the first 8 hours of operation Drain oil while engine is warm Note Change oil therea...

Страница 15: ...ertified SAE 30 oil Part No 100005 Use no special additives with recommended oils Do not mix oil with petrol Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines The use of multi viscosity oil such a...

Страница 16: ...If the oil pressure drops below 0 1 0 2 kg cm2 on the gauge stop pump immediately Check oil level with dipstick If oil level is between ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick do not try to restart engine...

Страница 17: ...in quantity that can be used in 30 days We recommend the use of Briggs Stratton Gasoline Additive if fuel is stored longer than 30 days See storage instructions on Page 20 Do not overfill fuel tank A...

Страница 18: ...surface Do not oil the cartridge Replace if very dirty or damaged Note Do not use petroleum solvents e g kerosene which will cause the cartridge to deteriorate Do not use pressurized air to clean cart...

Страница 19: ...er Replace the in line fuel filter yearly or if fuel has been contaminated See an Authorized Briggs and Stratton Service Dealer for correct replacement Air cooling system Chaff or debris may clog the...

Страница 20: ...on using the fitted voltmeter voltage should not be below 10 volts If voltage is below 10 Volts recharge the battery by connecting battery charger through the 12 Volts accessory socket on the dash Cle...

Страница 21: ...alers are capable of performing minor repairs and adjustments to the pump components Any major repairs or overhauls should be returned to the factory Storage instructions Engines stored for over 30 da...

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