Gasboy 580 - Manual (Page 22)

GASBOY Series 580 Pumps
5-2 03/07/03
● Clean the Strainer. (NOTE: Should be performed only by authorized GASBOY distributor or
installer). Clean the strainer immediately after the pump has been installed and tested, and
again after a few hundred gallons have been delivered. Thereafter, once every six months,
or as required. The symptoms of a dirty or clogged strainer in a pump are slow delivery,
noisy operation, and pulsation. To clean the strainer:
1. Turn off and lock out AC power to the pump.
2. Unthread the drain plug located near the bottom of the strainer (marked “Filter”) cap. Be
sure you use a container of sufficient capacity to catch the fuel as it drains from the pump.
3. Loosen the four bolts that hold the cap in place.
4. Carefully remove this cap which holds in place the spring, strainer, and inlet check valve
assembly.
5. Use compressed air to blow the dirt from the strainer. Always wear protective safety
goggles or glasses when using compressed air.
6. Replace the inlet check valve, strainer, and spring and reinstall the strainer cap. Ensure
that the o-ring that seals the cap is installed properly before tightening the bolts.
7. Reinstall the drain plug using sealing compound approved for this application.
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Lubrication: Lubricate the start/stop linkage. Apply one drop of oil (SAE10) at each pivot
point of the start/stop linkage every six months.
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Adjusting the Belts - Suction Pumps Only With the proper care, belts will give
exceptionally good service. A loose belt not only cuts down dispensing speed, due to slipping,
but also results in excessive wear. A properly tightened belt will allow twisting the belt 180
degrees midway between the motor and the pump pulleys. Before adjusting any belt, turn off
AC power to the pump/remote dispenser.
The belt can be tightened by loosening the hex nut which holds the idler pulley and sliding the
pulley to the side to obtain the correct belt tension of 6-3/4 lbs. + 3/4 (30N, +3.3N). When the
adjustment is complete, remember to retighten the hex nut.
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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 high grade automobile polish and
then protected with a coat of paste wax. Do not use abrasive cleaners or polish. Do not use
high pressure spraying equipment.
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. 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. (DO NOT use ordinary steel wool as iron particles may adhere to the
surface and cause corrosion.) 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.