Hale HP Series User Manual
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USER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
HP SERIES
PORTABLE PUMPS
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four folding handles. Other than the
stowed position there are two other
positions of the handles to provide for
increased mobility by two people when
moving the pump. When not in use the
handles fold away to provide a sleek
appearance and prevent equipment or
personnel from getting caught on them.
Also when the handles are folded the
pump is more compact and will fit in a
smaller storage compartment.
The discharge valve on the portable
pump version swivels through 175
o
for
PORTABLE PUMP HANDLE POSITIONS
EXTENDED TO END
FOLDED FOR STORAGE
EXTENDED TO SIDE
Each pump is powered by a reliable
state-of-the-art air cooled, 18 HP, V-twin,
Overhead Valve (OHV) engine. The
engine has electric start with a recoil
backup to ensure starting under all
circumstances. The integral fuel tank
provides 12 liters (3 gallons) of fuel and
will permit the pump to run for 2 hours at
rated performance conditions, but
under many operating conditions longer
run times can be obtained.
Each portable pump is equipped with