2 fluid levels, 3 stationary pumping operations, Pumping from a hydrant, general operation – Hale Q Series Muscle User Manual
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MUSCLE (Midship) Pumps Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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4.2 FLUID LEVELS
To meet various shipping regulations, ALL fluids within the pump and gearbox assem-
bly are drained prior to shipping from the factory.
IMPORTANT!
AT INSTALLATION AND BEFORE OPERATING FOR THE FIRST TIME, OIL MUST BE
ADDED TO THE GEARBOX TO THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL. FOR THE PROPER OIL TO
USE AND QUANTITY REQUIRED, SEE SECTION 4, HEADING “GEARBOX LUBRICA-
TION” ON PAGE 76.
4.3 STATIONARY PUMPING OPERATIONS
Pumping From a Hydrant, General Operation
1.
Position the apparatus for the best hydrant hookup and discharge hose layout.
2.
Bring the truck to a complete stop, apply the truck parking brake, then shift the
truck transmission to the NEUTRAL position. See WARNING! note on page 53.
3.
Make sure the truck is at a complete stop before you attempt to shift from ROAD
to PUMP. Also see heading “Pump-To-Road Shift Procedures” on page 65.
For PTO operation (Qmax-U, Qtwo-U, and Qpak-J pumps), engage the PTO
(power take-off) per the PTO manufacturer’s instructions (move the in-cab pump
shift control valve to the PUMP position). The GREEN shift warning lights illumi-
nate, indicating a complete shift. (See Figure 4-1: “Driver’s Compartment Indica-
tor Lights” on page 55.)
For “Split-Shaft” operation, move the in-cab shift control from ROAD to PUMP
Position. The Green PUMP ENGAGED indicator light on the panel control will
light.
Place the truck transmission in the proper pump operating range or gear. For
most pumpers, this is direct drive (1:1) ratio. In addition, the speedometer
should register after the shift has been completed.
If the shift does not complete, then shift the transmission back to NEUTRAL
(N) and repeat the entire procedure.
Some vehicles drive the speedometer from the front wheel of the chassis. In
this case, the speedometer will not register after shifting to the PUMP posi-
tion. See the chassis manual for details.
Note: If the truck manufacturer has used another in-cab valve to achieve pump shift or offers
an electric switch, follow the instructions supplied with that valve.