PUMP MAINTENANCE:
Oil Change:
The
fi
rst oil change is required after the
fi
rst 50 hours of use. Impurities will get into the oil during the break-in phase, and it is
necessary to change the oil to remove the contamination that can lead to premature pump wear. After this initial oil change, we
recommend changing the oil in the pump every three months or 300 hours of use.
NOTE:
in locations with high humidity and/or wide, daily temperature ranges, it is possible for some condensation to appear inside the
pump crankcase. Condensation is evident if the oil looks white and/or milky. While a small amount of condensation in the crankcase
is not a problem, a large amount of water in the oil (20% or more of the liquid is water) requires oil changes more frequently.
NOTE:
the pump in your Torrent is in the front of the base compartment. The drain plug is located on the left side of the pump, near
the bottom. The dip stick (and oil
fi
ll port) is on the top of the pump. The front of the pump contains an Oil Level Indicator that can be
seen through a hole in the front of the base compartment. The indicator is a clear view window with a yellow plate showing. A red dot
in the center of the yellow plate indicates the oil
fi
ll mark. The oil level should be at or just slightly above the red dot.
NOTE:
It is a good idea to run the pump for a few minutes before changing the oil, but be sure to unplug the machine before you
begin the process of changing the oil.
Use
11.8 ounces of SAE 15W-40
oil in your pump. Follow the steps below to correctly change the oil in your Torrent pump.
1. Unplug the machine. Put the machine on a plastic sheet to protect the
fl
ooring surface from oil.
2. Open the latch and raise the tank. Prop the tank open so your hands are free to work on the pump. Move the two hydraulic
hoses that pass over the pump out of the way by disconnecting them at the quick disconnects at unloader valve assembly.
3. Place a two-cup or larger container under the hole in the base, at the front of the machine, to catch the oil as it drains from the
pump.
4. Loosen the dip stick.
5. Loosen and remove the plug in the bottom of the left side of the pump. Let the oil drain out until the pump is empty.
6. Remove the dip stick.
NOTE
: take care not to let oil drip onto the pump or other components.
7. Pour a few ounces of fresh oil into the pump, at the dip stick hole, and let it drain through to
fl
ush out any impurities. Be careful
not to spill any oil on the pump or elsewhere.
8. Replace the pump drain plug. Tighten.
9. Carefully pour about 11 ounces of fresh oil into the pump. Give it a little time to settle.
10. While watching the oil level at the Oil Indicator window (on the front of the pump head), carefully pour a little more oil into the
pump until the level reaches the red dot in the window.
11. Once the oil has reached the correct level, install the dip stick.
12. Clean up any/all oil that may have spilled or dripped inside the base of the machine.
13. Let the tank down. Move the machine away from the oil in the container on the
fl
oor.
14. Clean up any oil that has spilled. Pick up the container of drained oil, the plastic sheet, the oil container(s) and dispose of all of it
according to environmental regulations.
TORRENT PUMP MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
It is critical that you maintain your pump properly in order to get the performance and longevity that it can provide.Change the oil in your pump after
the
fi
rst 50 hours of operation, then follow this maintenance schedule.
TASK
DAILY
WEEKLY
AS NEEDED
Inspect and clean pump inlet
fi
lters
X
Check oil for correct level and consistency
X
Check pump for oil and water leaks
X
Check
fi
ttings for proper tightness
X
Change Oil every 300 hours (after the
fi
rst one at 50 hours)
X
Packing Change
X
Valve Change
X
NOTE:
if the oil shows signs of contamination (milky or discolored) change it immediately, and replace the packings. Keep a record of each task
performed and the date completed.
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