General Pump SM Owners Manual - Manual (Page 11)

GENERAL PUMP
A member of the Interpump Group
SM SERIES
Page 11
The brackets are sized solely for pump lifting and therefore are absolutely not permitted for use of
additional loads.
9. PUMP INSTALLATION
9.1 Installation
The pump must be installed in a horizontal position using the M 16x1.5 threaded support feet. Tightenthe screws with a
torque of 148 ft. lbs. (200 Nm). The base must be perfectly flat and rigid enough as not to allow bending or misalignment
on the pump coupling and axis/transmission due to torque transmitted during operation.
Two lifting eyebolts are mounted on the pump for easy installation, as per the figure below.
Ref 300893 Rev.A
06-12
Replace the oil filling hole closing service plug positioned on the rear casing cover with the plug
with oil dipstick. Check the correct quantity of oil. The dipstick must always be reachable, even when
the unit is assembled.
The pump shaft (PTO) should not be rigidly connected to the propulsor unit
The following typed of transmissions are recommended:
• Flexible joint
• Cardan-shaft (comply with manufacturer’s Max. recommended working angles)
• Belts. For proper application consult with our Customer Service Department