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6. Pump Start-up Procedure
6.1 OIL RESERVOIR CAP REPLACEMENT
• The unit is shipped with a non-vented oil reservoir cap. The unit has to be sealed in
order to prevent leakage of the oil during shipping. In order to operate the unit, YOU
MUST REPLACE THE NON-VENTED CAP WITH THE ENCLOSED VENTED OIL
RESERVOIR CAP (BREATHER CAP).
• Operation of the machine without removing the plug and replacing it with the breather
cap WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. Do not operate this unit until the breather cap
has been installed. To replace the non-vented cap first find the breather cap, which
is shipped in the electrical junction box.
• LOOSEN THE SCREWS ON THE COVER, REMOVING IT ENTIRELY. On top of
the pump, next to the motor is a cap where the oil is added. Remove the cap,
replacing it with the breather cap provided.
• Keep the non-vented cap where you can find it as you will need to install it again
before sending the unit by freight. Replace the vented cap for any transport to
prevent oil spillage.
Oil Reservoir Cap
6.2 PUMP PREPARATION
• Check belt tension to insure belt has not loosened during shipping. It should not
move more than ½” (13mm).
• Check oil level with dipstick and/or sight gauge. The proper level is ½ full on sight
gauge. You may also use the dip stick on the breather valve. This is where you
may add 30 wt. non-detergent oil when needed. Check the oil each 200 hours of
operation.
7. Hooking up the Pump
7.1 INSTALLATION OF PUMP
• The pump should be set inside a covered area on a level surface such as a stage
or platform. Having the pump level will insure proper lubrication to the internal
parts in the pump. Do not set it on a soft surface as the vibration will sink the unit.
