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Gorman-Rupp Pumps 06C1-GHH 1071445 and up User Manual

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0 SERIES

OM-03179

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SAFETY

gaged to be ejected with great force. Al­
low the pump to cool before servicing.

After the vehicle is positioned for pump
maintenance, block the wheels and set
the emergency brake before attempting
to disconnect the drive shaft or remove
the pump. Be sure the pump is properly
reinstalled and secure before opera­
tion.

Never tamper with the governor to gain
more power. The governor establishes
safe operating limits that should not be
exceeded. Limit the maximum input
speed and operating range as indicated
on the Performance Curve on Page E‐1.

The gearbox provided on this pump is
designed for operation at a maximum in­
put speed of 1750 RPM (06C) or 1900
RPM (06D). If operated at a higher RPM,

pump or gearbox components may be
destroyed.

Decals and tags vital to pump operation
were shipped loose with the pump. Affix
these decals in a prominent place vis­
ible to the pump operator.

Never Run the pump dry of pumping me­
dium. There must be a supply of liquid to
the pump at all times to prevent destruction
of the shaft seal faces.

This pump has been shipped dry of gear­
box lubrication, except for a residual coat­
ing from the testing process of 90 weight
gear oil and Dow Corning “Molykote

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Gear Guard” (an anti‐wear additive, con­
sisting of molybdenum disulphide solid lu­
bricants suspended in petroleum oil). The
gearbox must be lubricated before the
pump is operated (see LUBRICATION in
Section E).

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