Hale 80FC - Manual (Page 56)

❑ Preventive Maintenance
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❑ Test the priming system - see page 59.
Establish and HOLD prime control for about three (3) to five (5) seconds to
flush fresh water through the priming pump.
Note: DO NOT apply lubricant the primer pump vanes or vane slots. Lubricant and
cold water produces a gummy residue that renders the unit defective.
❑ Perform valve maintenance - see page 59
❑ Check and clean the intake strainers - see page 60
❑ Verify all gauges are in working order - see page 60
❑ Operate pump controls - see page 60
If testing criteria is not met, refer to Section 5 “Troubleshooting” on page 71 for
corrective maintenance procedures.
Gearbox Option
Incorrect oil types or amounts of oil result in unnecessary high oil temperature
and possible wear or damage. Change the oil every 12 months, depending on
pump usage. All lubricants must meet service rating API GL-5 requirements.
Also see “Appendix C1: Lube and Sealant Specifications” on page 139. Also
review the appropriate pump installation and parts identification drawing —
see
heading “Drawing Package” on page 151.
To meet various shipping regulations, oil is drained from the gearbox (or pedes-
tal) reservoir prior to shipping from the factory. At installation and before oper-
ating the first time, oil must be added to the appropriate level.
Note: Hale recommends using an SAE EP-90, 80W90 Lubricant or “RoadRanger”
Full Synthetic 75W-140 Transmission Lubricant, manufactured by the Eaton ® Corpo-
ration, or equivalent.
To Check / Add Oil
1. Remove the gearbox oil LEVEL / FILL plug, and check the level of the oil in
the gearbox. (See Figure 4-1: “Typical Drain, Fill and Level Plugs” on page
57.) Have clean disposable shop rags and oil dry handy and a suitable con-
tainer to collect any fluid.
Note: Assembly orientation determines which plugs are used for oil fill, drain and
level detection. For additional information, check the appropriate installation and
parts identification drawing — see heading “Drawing Package” on page 151.
2. The oil level should be up to the bottom of the oil DRAIN port hole.