Hale HP Series - Manual (Page 26)

HP SERIES
PORTABLE PUMPS
USER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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SHUTDOWN AND STORAGE PROCEDURES
To enhance pump life the following
procedures shall be used when shutting
down the pump.
1. SLOW ENGINE: Move throttle lever to
the slow ( ) position.
2. SECURE DISCHARGE: Close pump
discharge valve by rotating handle
clockwise.
3. SECURE ELECTRICAL POWER: Turn
master switch to the off () position.
NOTE: Do not choke
carburetor to stop the engine.
Fire may result if choke is used
to stop engine.
Prior to placing the pump in storage
after each use the following must be
accomplished. This procedure is
extremely important if the pump has
been run in salt water or freezing
conditions will be encountered.
1. MAKE HOSE CONNECTIONS: Connect
suction hose and place end in a CLEAN
WATER source. Then connect discharge
hose and prepare to operate pump.
2. ENERGIZE PUMP: Start engine and
establish water flow through pump.
3. FLUSH PUMP: Run pump for 2 minutes
to ensure clean water has circulated
through the pump.
4. DE-ENERGIZE PUMP: After water has
circulated through the pump for 2
minutes turn the master switch to the off
position.
5. UNDO HOSE CONNECTIONS:
Disconnect suction hose and discharge
hose. Drain hoses and place in proper
storage area
6. DRAIN PUMP: Open drain valves and
allow all water to drain from the pump
b o d y .
7. CLOSE VALVES: Once all water is
drained from the pump close the
discharge valve and drain valve.
8. CHECK FLUID LEVELS: Check oil level
and fuel level and refill as necessary.
9. CLEAN PUMP: Clean any debris from
the outside of the engine and pump.