Hale 80FC - Manual (Page 53)

53 Pump Ends
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Pr ev en tive M ain te n an ce
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4 Preventive Maintenance
4.1 OVERVIEW
Hale Pump End Systems require minimal care and maintenance. Preventive
maintenance tasks take little time to perform and consist primarily of leak test-
ing, lubrication and cleaning.
The following procedures are for normal use and conditions. Extreme condi-
tions may indicate a need for increased maintenance. The procedures in this
section identify some extreme conditions and the additional measures needed
to ensure lengthened pump life and continuing dependability. Always follow
local maintenance and test procedures.
WARNING !
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ROUTINE, COMPLETELY REVIEW
THE SAFETY SECTION OF THIS MANUAL, BEGINNING ON PAGE 11.
ALSO REVIEW THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL / OWNERS MANUAL
FOR ENGINE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING, BEFORE SERVICING THE ENGINE OR
PUMP, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE (—) WIRE (BLACK) FROM THE
BATTERY TERMINAL.
Preventive / General Maintenance
Engine
For engine related preventive maintenance procedures, see the separate
engine manufacturer’s Operation and Maintenance Manual / Owners Manual
provided with each system.
Items to check:
❑ Engine starting / stopping procedures
❑ Checking, adding and changing oil
❑ Changing oil and air filters
❑ Spark plug, check and/or replacement