Hale Q Series Muscle - Manual (Page 73)

71 MUSCLE (Midship) Pumps Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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Preventive Maintenance 
5 Preventive Maintenance
5.1 OVERVIEW
The following procedures are for normal use and conditions. Extreme conditions may
indicate a need for increased maintenance. The procedures in this section identify
some extreme conditions and the additional measures needed to ensure lengthened
pump life and continuing dependability. Always follow local maintenance and test pro-
cedures.
5.2 POST OPERATION
1. On two-stage pumps, remove the suction tube strainers and ensure that check
valves are free to swing. Verify that no foreign matter is caught between the valve
and the seat.
2. Inspect the suction hose rubber washers and washers in the suction tube caps.
Remove foreign matter from under these washers. Replace worn, damaged, or
dry washers.
3. Verify that all discharge valves, booster line valves, drain valves, and valve cocks
are closed.
4. Tighten suction caps.
5. Make sure the gearbox oil reservoir is full to correct level - see heading “Replace
Gearbox Oil” on page 80. Also see Figure 5-5: “Muscle Pump Service Chart, Part
2 of 3” on page 89.
Note: The auto-lube assembly is NOT drained at shipment but must be checked prior to
operation. To check auto-lube oil, see Step 18. of Section 7.6 “QMID/QMAX/QTWO AutoL-
ube ® Service” on page 116. Also see Figure 5-4: “Muscle Pump Service Chart, Part 1 of 3”
on page 88.
5.3 EXTREME CONDITIONS
Extreme conditions occur when operating in freezing weather or as a result of pump-
ing from a water source that contains material that is harmful if not purged.
During Freezing Weather
In freezing weather, drain the pump as follows: