Hale RSD User Manual
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❑ Operation
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Section 3: Operating
Hale Products, Inc., Nov.2005, Rev-A
3.
Shift the truck transmission to the NEUTRAL position. See WARNING !
note on page 27.
4.
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 39.
Engage the PTO (power take-off) per the PTO manufacturer’s instructions
(move the in-cab pump shift control valve from the ROAD position to the
PUMP position). The GREEN shift warning lights illuminate in a second or
two, indicating a complete shift. (See Figure 3-1: “Driver’s Compartment
Indicator Lights” on page 28.)
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.
CAUTION !
DO NOT LEAVE THE CAB OR ATTEMPT TO PUMP UNTIL ALL THE GREEN PUMP
LIGHTS IN THE CAB ARE ON.
DO NOT OPEN THE THROTTLE UNLESS THE GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON.
(SEE FIGURE 3-2: “PUMP OPERATOR’S PANEL” ON PAGE 29.)
5.
Exit the driving compartment only after all the above steps are completed
and you are sure that the appropriate lights in the cab and panel are ON.
6.
Verify that the pump panel GREEN shift indicator OK TO PUMP light illumi-
nates and that all hose connections are complete.
For “Split-Shaft” operation
❑
After pump shift is completed 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, shift truck transmission back to NEUTRAL
(N) and repeat the entire procedure.
❑
Some vehicles drive the speedometer from the front wheel of the chas-
sis. In this case, the speedometer will not register after shifting to the
pump position. See the chassis manual for details.
7.
Activate the priming pump by pulling the control handle located on the pump
panel or by pressing the push button.