Gasboy 9120K Series Service Manual - Manual (Page 16)

Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance
Page 12 MDE-4616B 9120K and 9820K Series AST Pumps Service and Parts Manual · September 2008
Adjust the Belts
With proper care, belts will give exceptionally good service. A loose belt not only cuts down
pumping speed, due to slipping, but also results in excessive wear.
On the 9X20K units, the belt can be tightened by removing a link from the belt.
Preserve the Finish of Your Pumps
Nearly all gasoline pumps are installed outdoors where their surfaces are subjected to the
action of the weather. As a result, it is necessary to give the finish a reasonable amount of care
if an attractive appearance is to be maintained.
The finish on Gasboy pump housings is a high-heat baked synthetic enamel, similar to that
used on automobiles. The life of this finish can be lengthened several years if, at regular
intervals, the painted surfaces are thoroughly cleaned with a non abrasive detergent and then
protected with a coat of paste wax.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners.
• Do not use high pressure spraying equipment.
• Fuel stains can be removed using “Greased Lightening”.
In order to retain the unmarked finish on stainless steel, occasional cleaning is required. In
corrosive atmospheres, such as coastal areas, a more frequent cleaning schedule is necessary.
• Under ordinary conditions, washing with detergent or soap and water, followed by a clean
water rinse, is sufficient.
Note: If hard water is used, the surface should be wiped dry with a soft clean cloth to
prevent the formation of water spots.
• Marks or spots, such as grease, oily fingerprints and smudges which resist soap and
detergents, will have to be removed with a stronger cleaner capable of removing all oil/
grease completely (DO NOT use ordinary steel wool as iron particles may adhere to the
surface and cause corrosion.)
Note: Care should be taken in choosing a cleaner because any cleaning compounds or
powders which contain abrasives can scratch a mill-rolled finish. Care must be
exercised in their use to run in the direction of the polishing lines in the steel,
never across them.
After cleaning, an application of paste wax is recommended to protect the surface and prolong
the interval between cleaning.