15
MAINTENANCE
Storing the Pump
Before storing the pump, it is recommended to empty the pump body of any water.
Turn the drain screw (14) anti-clockwise and remove from the pump body. This will
drain any excess water. Replace the drain screw (14) (Fig. 15).
Changing the Oil
Note:
After the first 25 hours of use the engine oil requires to be replaced, and then every 50 hours after that.
The high pressure pump is shipped without oil. Before starting ensure an oil inspection is conducted.
Always use high quality oils, choosing their viscosity grade according to the operating temperatures.
Note:
It is recommended that SAE-10W-30 (multi viscosity) oils are used at temperatures from 5 to 35ºC and
synthetic oils 5W-30 (multi viscosity) is used for temperatures -5 to 5ºC.
1. Place the high pressure pump on a level surface.
2. Clean around the oil fill plug (15).
3. Remove the oil fill plug (15) from both the left and right side of the engine
(Fig. 16) and clean the dip stick and re-insert without screwing down.
4. Remove the dipstick and ensure the oil lays between the min and max marks
(Fig. 17).
5. Fill the engine with SAE 10W-30 oil up to the max level of the oil gauge.
Note:
Ensure the engine is not over filled with oil.
6. Fully retighten both the left and right oil fill plug (15).
Replacing the Air-cleaner
1. Remove the cover by unscrewing and removing the wingnut (g), washer (h) and
cover (i) (Fig. 18).
2. Remove and inspect the filter (j). It must be intact and clean, if not either clean
or replace the filter.
3. Replace the filter (j), filter cover (i), washer (h) and wingnut (g).
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
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