Hale Q Series Muscle - Manual (Page 65)

65 MUSCLE (Midship) Pumps Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
p/n: 029-0020-63-0
Basic Operation 
IMPORTANT!
LOCAL TRAINING PROCEDURES MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ABOVE. ALWAYS FOL-
LOW LOCAL TRAINING PROCEDURES.
4.6 PUMP-TO-ROAD SHIFT PROCEDURES
(For Split-Shaft Gearboxes)
1. Verify that the operator’s hand throttle or governor control is at IDLE speed.
2. Shift the truck transmission into the NEUTRAL and wait about four (4) seconds.
Check to make sure the speedometer reads ZERO (0).
3. Set the pump to the ROAD position. The in-cab and panel pump indicator lights
go out as the pump transmission shifts into the ROAD position.
IMPORTANT!
REFER TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES FOR REMOVING WHEEL CHOCKS,
AS WELL AS LAY OUT AND CONNECTION OF SUCTION AND DISCHARGE HOSES.
4.7 PUMP AND ROLL
IMPORTANT!
DURING PUMP AND ROLL OPERATION, IT IS NECESSARY TO SLOW THE FORWARD
MOTION OF THE APPARATUS TO THE PTO MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED
ENGAGEMENT SPEED.
1. Slow the apparatus to a safe PTO engagement speed as recommended by the
PTO manufacturer’s recommendations.
Note: Most PTOs must be engaged while the apparatus is stopped. Only a “Hot Shift” PTO
can be engaged while the apparatus is rolling.
2. Engage the PTO.
3. Verify the PUMP ENGAGED light is ON. Also see Figure 4-1: “Driver’s Compart-
ment Indicator Lights” on page 55.
4. Open the valve between the tank and pump suction.
5. Observe pump discharge pressure and verify that the pump pressure increases.