Hale RSD - Manual (Page 44)

❑ Operation
44 Section 3: Operating
Hale Products, Inc., Nov.2005, Rev-A
❑ Insert the tool into the hole provided, then pull or push the shaft manually.
❑ Pull the shift shaft OUT for PUMP position (after in-cab control valve
selection), or push shift shaft IN for ROAD position (after in-cab control
valve selection).
❑ If the shift stroke cannot be completed manually, turn the driveshaft
slightly by hand to realign the internal gears and repeat the manual shift
effort.
Note: Certain apparatus may offer a manual shift override handle or separate cable
for activation.
3.9 POST OPERATION PROCEDURES
1. Return the engine to IDLE, then slowly close all valves.
2. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL, then slowly shift from PUMP to ROAD
to disengage the pump.
3. Drain the pump (especially important in freezing weather):
❑ Open the discharge valves, remove suction tube caps, and discharge
valve caps.
❑ Open the pump body drain cocks or Hale multiple drain valve. If a multiple
drain valve is used, all pump drain lines should be connected to this valve.
❑ On two-stage pumps, move the transfer valve back and fourth between
the VOLUME and PRESSURE positions.
4. If sea water, dirty water, alkaline water or foam solution has been used,
FLUSH THE PUMP WITH CLEAN WATER.
5. If installed, drain the gearbox cooler. After the pump is completely drained,
replace all caps and close all valves.
6. Remove the wheel chocks only when preparing to leave the scene.
7. Fill out the Pump Run Log, indicating total pumping and out-of-station time.
8. Report all pump, vehicle and equipment malfunctions, and irregularities to
the proper authority.
9. Know and follow all local procedures. See WARNING ! note on page 27.