Fyr pak operation and maintenance manual – Hale Fyr Pak(2006 to Present) User Manual
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Fyr Pak
Operation and Maintenance Manual
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5. Do not run the pump more than two minutes without water in the pump
6. Be careful not to touch the exterior of a hot engine,
especially the muffler and the surrounding area.
7. Prevent accidental starting by always removing spark plug or by disconnecting and grounding spark plug wire
before working on engine or pump.
8. When working on any part of the fuel system be sure the unit is cool. Remove any sources of heat or flame.
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING!
Reassembly Note:
Before reassembly begins, visually inspect parts. See that parts are clean; all sealing surfaces are free of
corrosion and nicks. Remove any metal chips from casting cavities and tapped holes. Also, inspect for
any damaged or excessively worn parts which should be replaced.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
DAILY OR EVERY 8 HOURS:
1. Leaks - (gaskets, fuel, seals, washers, and water): Check for any leaks before operating unit. These leaks
must be repaired before operating.
2. Pump Inlet: Remove any debris that might collect in the inlet, impeller eye, or the inlet hose strainer.
MONTHLY OR EVERY 25 HOURS:
1.
Clean Air Filter aluminum foil element as follows:
NOTE: Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
a) Remove (2) screws and washers so foil element and end plates can be removed
b) Wash foil element in kerosene or liquid detergent and water
c) Dry foil element by shaking out excess water. Use compressed air if available.
d) Install foil element, end plates, screws and washers on carburetor.
2.
Spark Plug: Clean and regap at .030 inch (.8 mm). Spark plug type is champion #RL 86C,
NGK #BR5HS, AC #R46FF Motorcraft #AER6, and FramAutolite #426.
CAUTION: Do not blast clean spark plug. Blasting material could lodge in recesses of plug and
eventually work loose, permanently damaging aluminum bore. Spark plug should be cleaned
by scraping or wire brushing and washing with a commercial solvent.
3.
Fuel Filters
General
a.
Place the unit in a horizontal position.
b.
Disconnect fuel caddie
c.
Place a rag under the carburetor and fuel line to catch any fuel spillage.
d.
Refer to filter maintenance below.
e.
Wipe up any additional fuel spillage and discard rag in an approved safety container.