Hale SMR - Manual (Page 44)

Operating Procedures
3-10 Stainless Max Series Pumps
For most operating conditions, this is the direct drive (1:1 ratio).
In addition, the speedometer should read 5 MPH to 15 MPH
(8-15 KMH) after the shift has been completed.
7. If the shift does not complete, shift the truck transmission to “N”
and repeat the entire procedure.
Note: Some vehicles operate the speedometer from the front wheels.
In this case, the speedometer will not read 5 to 15 MPH after shifting to
the PUMP position. See the truck manual for details.
WARNING !
DO NOT LEAVE THE CAB OR ATTEMPT TO PUMP UNTIL ALL GREEN
PUMP INDICATORS IN THE CAB AND PANEL ARE ON.
7. Exit the driving compartment only after all the above steps are
completed and you are sure that the shift completed warning
indicators in the cab and panel are ON.
WARNING!
DO NOT OPEN THE THROTTLE UNTILL THE GREEN INDICATOR IS ON.
(ALSO SEE FIGURE 3-2: “PUMP OPERATOR’S PANEL” ON PAGE 3-3.)
8. Verify that the green “OK TO PUMP” pump panel shift indicator is
ON.
9. Open the tank suction valve.
10. Check the master discharge gauge to see if priming is necessary.
If necessary, start the priming pump by either pulling the control
handle located on the pump panel, pressing the prime push
button or just slightly open the tank fill valve.
CAUTION!
IF THE DISCHARGE GAUGE READING DOES NOT INCREASE, THE
INTAKE GAUGE READING DOES NOT FALL BELOW ZERO (0), OR THE
PRIMING PUMP DOES NOT DISCHARGE WATER TO THE GROUND IN 30
SECONDS, DO NOT CONTINUE TO RUN THE PRIMING PUMP. STOP THE
PUMP AND CHECK FOR AIR LEAKS OR POSSIBLE PUMP PROBLEMS.
SEE SECTION 5: “TROUBLESHOOTING.”
11. Watch the intake and discharge pressure gauges. When the
pump is primed, the compound gauge falls below zero (0), and
the pressure starts to increase. You may also hear water splash-
ing on the ground, indicating that the pump is primed.