OCFD Rigs 2004/2005 (Notes)



RIG NOTES 2004/2005

BOARDMAN

▪ Rig Names:  Gladiator, Diamond, & 1871

▪ Tanks:  Booster RED/LEFT, Foam BLACK/RIGHT

▪ Primer Capacity: 5 qts. (check daily, behind pump panel R. side)

▪ Width at Mirrors: 11’ 15”

▪ Pump: Waterous Single Stage 1,250 GPM

▪ Pump:  2 attempts to engage

▪ Pump: Capable of 350 PSI

▪ Tank to Pump Line:  3 1/2"

▪ Circulation Lines:  3/8”

▪ Primer:  15 sec., NO wait, 3 tries

▪ Intakes:  Gladiator (6), Diamond (5), 1871 (4)

▪ Buzzers: Low oil PSI, high coolant oF, high tranny oF

▪ Leaning: broke spring, load distribution, tire PSI

▪ Starter: 15-20 sec., wait 30 sec., 3-4 tries

▪ Telma: OFF when slick

▪ Traffic: observe 1/4 mile ahead

▪ Parking:  set brake then “N”

▪ Foam Metering Valve:  Feecon

▪ Tank Level:  5 light w/ test button

▪ Green Lights:  “Pump Engaged”, “OK to Pump”, “OK to Advance Throttle”

▪ Discharge Gauges:  10

▪ Circulation:  w/ Discharge valve, Tank Refill, or Discharge outlet

▪ Relief Valve OPS: open tank refill, 150 PSI, relief ON, clockwise for PSI, RPM↓ until Green

▪ Relief Valve:  ON (amber), CLOSED (green) limited to 50 PSI above net intake pump pressure, check WEEKLY

▪ Disengaging Pump: “N”, wait for 0 mph, flip switch

▪ Manual Pump Shift: “N”, (L. panel) pull CAM/pump shift IN, release CAM, “D”, pump shift to PUMP (“4” lock-up)

▪ Disengaging Manual Pump Shift:  “N”, pump shift to ROAD, (L. panel) pull CAM/pump shift OUT, release CAM

▪ Cab Tilt:  switch R. side lower pump panel, 160” needed, 45o engages safety, “T” handle release, switch until NOT red

▪ Daily Fluid √:  Oil (L. rear-lift cab), Pwr. Steering (rear), Coolant (front center), Tranny (center), Pump Tranny (L. rear)

▪ Grease Pump:  every 3 months (fitting on R. side pump panel)

▪ Intake/Discharge Check:  MONTHLY

▪ Check Line Leaks:  pull 30 sec. VAC w/ everything closed

▪ Gladiator/Diamond Deluge Gun: mounted above pump panel, 3”

Boardman APACHE (T-55D)

▪ PTO:  “N” or “D” w/ driveline disengaged to activate

▪ Vertical Reach:  55’ 5 1/4"  (Same as HME)

▪ Horizontal Reach:  46’ 8” (Same as HME)

▪ Ladder Stored:  32’ 3 3/4"

▪ Rig Height: 11’ 7”

▪ Stabilizer Slant:  40o

▪ Primary Hydraulics:  4 GPM, 3,000 PSI

▪ Secondary Hydraulics:  3 spool 4 way solenoid valve, 500 PSI

▪ Hydraulic System Specs: 30 gal. reservoir, 10 micron spin filter, 38 gal. total oil

▪ Rear Intakes/Discharges:  Three 2 1/2" inlet/outlets, One 4” butterfly valve (max 200 PSI)

▪ Boom Range:  305o elevation, 180o sweep (360o at some elevations)

▪ Boom Flow: 250-1,000 GPM, auto-adjusting flow, maintain 85-100 PSI

▪ Operating Speeds:  Outriggers (10-23 sec.), Boom to 90o (29-37 sec.), Boom to full limit 17 ft. (27-51 sec.)

▪ Boom Relief Valve Preset:  220 PSI

▪ Tip Reaction 1,000 GPM @ 100 PSI:  505 lbs. (HME is 1,000 GPM @ 80 PSI=495 lbs.)

▪ Boom 10-90o @ 1,000 GPM: full NR any direction

▪ Boom 45-90o @ 1,000 GPM: 250 lbs. TIP, 500 lbs. DISTRIBUTED

▪ Boom -10-45o w/ NO WATER: 500 lbs. TIP, 1,000 lbs. DISTRIBUTED

▪ Boom -10-75o TIP SUPPORTED:  1,500 lbs. DISTRIBUTED

▪ Before Raising Boom: Master Switch ON, 3 way switch to JACKS (light on/then lower), then to BOOM (center is OFF)

▪ Stabilizer Deployment:  Downhill side 1st, raise rear step 3-4”, only work one at a time

▪ Boom Controls (RAISE JOYSTICKS):  Extend, Rotate Clockwise, DECREASE elevation

▪ Apache Pumping Boom:  Pump to Tower valve, open butterfly until 120 psi, Vernier throttle to 150 PSI

▪ Another Rig Pumping Boom:  Open ball valves, slowly open butterfly to 150 PSI

▪ Variance Between -10o to Full Elev/Ext:  38 PSI

▪ Variance Between Full Retracted and Full Ext.:  5 PSI

▪ 3 Classes of Emergency Ops:  Power Pack (eng, PTO, Hydr), ALL Hydraulic Fail, Stab./Boom Interlock Fail (key switch)

▪ Hydraulic Oil Check:  MONTHLY visible in screened filter, FILL within 2” of lower edge of filler opening

▪ Grease Turntable:  ANNUALLY

E-ONE CYCLONE/TELEBOOM

▪ Pump:  Hale 1,250 GPM single-stage

▪ Fluid Types:  OIL - 30W, TRANS - Dextron II, PRIMER - 30W, PWR STEERING - 10W40

▪ Hose:  1,100’ of 4”, 200’ of 2”, 300’ of 1 3/4", 200’ of 1”

▪ Fuel Consumption:  (Pumping) 5-6 gal/hr, (Road) 5-6 MPG

▪ Ground Ladders:  24’ Ext, 14’ Roof, 10’ Attic

▪ Normal Oil Pressure:  40-60 PSI (Cyclone 5-10 PSI at idle)

▪ Min. Air Pressure f/ Brakes:  90-120 PSI

▪ Starter:  15-20 sec., wait 30 sec., 3-4 tries

▪ Shutdown:  Idle 3-5 min

▪ Emergency Shutdown:  Flip UP guard, flip DOWN switch, notify Shop & Dispatc

▪ Shifter 3-2:  greater engine breaking

▪ Shifter Low Range (1):  f/ mud and deep snow

▪ Mode Button:  normally shifts to 4th gear, Mode f/ highway driving

▪ TELMA:  4 stages, 4 lights, 85% of braking power

▪ Emergency Lighting:  One at a time, NO load manager

▪ Pump Operation: “N”, Pump Shift middle (“N”), wait 2-3 sec., Pump Shift bottom (pump), “D”, speedometer 25-35 MPH

▪ Setting Relief Valve: Pressure to 5 PSI above, counter-clockwise ‘til PSI drops, clockwise ‘til 5 PSI above, throttle down

E-ONE CYCLONE (specific to Cyclone)

▪ TELMA:  is in position 3 before braking

▪ Shifter 3-2:  f/ going down grades

▪ Manual Pump Shift: there is NOT a manual pump shift

▪ Foam Ops: Select percent (1, 2, 3, or 6%), Tank to Pump, Water Valve, Foam Valve, Pump 200 PSI, open discharge slow

▪ Shutting Down Foam: Close Foam Valve, Reduce to 100 PSI, Open Foam Flush, Meter to 6%, Open all Discharges 3 min

▪ Disengaging Pump: Idle down, “N”, wait 5 sec. for tranny to stop before pump shift disengaged

▪ Panel Drains:  (Driver Side) D 1/2/pony below conn., (Officer Side) D 1/2/3/pony below conn.

▪ Other Drains: Pump Drain bottom L beside step, Front Suction under running board below L pump panel

E-ONE TELEBOOM (specific to Teleboom)

▪ Mode Button:  -“3” f/ city, “D” for highway

▪ TELMA:  push brake slightly f/ slick roads

▪ PTO Operation Only:  “D”, PTO, “N”

▪ Pump and PTO Operation:  “D”, PTO, then activate pump gear

▪ Activating PTO When Pumping:  Shut down pump before activating PTO

▪ Check Engine Light:  when pushed in, no throttle in cab or at pump panel

▪ Fast Idle:  1,200 RPM

▪ Side to Rear Throttle: set pump pressure/relief valve, idle, throw switch to rear throttle

▪ Rear to Side Throttle: idle, throw switch to side throttle

▪ Pump Pressure f/ Boom:  180 PSI

▪ Boom Operation on Slopes:  do NOT operate boom on grade > 6%, < 6% operate to UPHILL side

▪ Tank to Pump:  just below Discharge 4

▪ Officer’s Side Pump Panel:  Discharges 1-4, 5”, 2 Pony suctions w/ 4” storz, 3” w/ storz

▪ Drains: All on Officer’s side, (including waterway, another at rear)

▪ Ladder Tip Controls:  for nozzle only, not ladder

▪ Jack/Boom Power:  push-pull knob below speaker

▪ Foam Ops: Water Valve determine GPM, set metering control, Foam Valve, Pump 125-250 PSI

▪ Foam Ops w/ Hydrant Water:  gate down intake to 10 PSI or less

▪ Changing GPM w/ Foam Ops:  metering valve reset each time GPM is changed

▪ Shutting Down Foam: Close Foam Valve, Close Eductor Valve

▪ Flushing Foam System: Hook to Hydrant, Flush each Discharge even if not used, Keep Tank Valve/Tank to Pump closed

▪ Check Engine Light: When pushed in foot throttle disengaged, 2 then 5 flashes means OK, other codes report to shop

▪ Aerial Signs of Trouble:  drifting hydr. cylinders, ↑ oil PSI/consumption, ↑ noise/vibration, bad movement, contamination

▪ Max Boom Flow:  1,000 GPM

▪ Boom Flowing @ 80o: Horizontal reach 4 feet, working height 50 feet, tip 400# or 600# distributed

▪ Boom Loads NOT Flowing @ 80o: tip 800# or 1,400# distributed

▪ Boom Flowing @ 45o: Horizontal reach 28 feet, working height 42 feet, tip 400# or 600# distributed (loads same as 80o)

▪ Boom Loads NOT Flowing @ 45o: tip 800# or 1,400# distributed (same as 80o)

▪ Boom Flowing @ 0o: Horizontal reach 42 feet, working height 11 feet, NO LOADS

▪ Boom Loads NOT Flowing @ 0o: tip 500# or 800# distributed

▪ PTO Engagement: “D”, PTO IN, “N” (air pressure required 70-140 PSI), engaged in any gear if low idle

▪ Outrigger Deployment:  Master Power ON, BOOM/JACKS switch to JACKS

▪ Uneven Terrain:  Blocking is acceptable

▪ Wind Limits f/ Boom:  35 MPH

▪ Ladder Testing:  per NFPA 1904 (temperature indicator decal at boom tip)

▪ Freezing Conditions:  steam cleaner, hot water, or de-icer f/ ice, movement possible w/ ice build-up, circ. fluid low RPM

▪ Main Lever Controls:  @ rear w/ optional set at pump panel, use formed ring around levers f/ control

▪ Aux. Hydraulic Pump:  12v DC uses vehicle batt., not simultaneous ops, momentary contact switch @ rear

HME 55’ TELEBOOM

▪ Engage Pump:  “N”, Pump Shift (to Pump), “D”

▪ PTO Engage:  “N”, PTO on (if pumping) then Pump Shift, “D”

▪ Oil Fill: front right engine 15w40, 41 qts

▪ Trans. Fill:  rear right engine

▪ Radiator Fill: top engine, check recovery bottle too

▪ Primer:  behind cover right side of pump, 30w, 1 gal

▪ Pwr. Steering:  left side rear engine, Dexton II

▪ Hydraulic Fill:  below pedestal, oil visible in screened filter, add within 2” of lower edge of filler opening

▪ Starter:  15-20 sec., 30 sec wait, 3-4 tries

▪ Adequate Oil PSI:  40-60 PSI

▪ Adequate Air PSI f/ Brakes:  90-120 PSI

▪ Normal Operating Temp:  180-190oF

▪ Low Range (1):  f/ mud/deep snow, tight places, up/down grades, max engine braking

▪ Pump Shift:  2 position switch with guard (ROAD/PUMP)

▪ Pump Engaged Light Fails:  back to “N”, then “D”

▪ Primer Motor:  max 60 sec.

▪ Discharges:  four 2 1/2", one 3” w/ 4” storz, aerial, reel

▪ Crosslays:  #1 yellow, #2 white, pulled from either side

▪ Intakes:  two 3” (driver’s side), three 5” storz (Right, Left & Front)

▪ Angus:  gated intake w/ 200 PSI relief valve

▪ Preconnects:  Discharge #1 - Crosslay, Discharge #5 - 2 1/2" preconnect

▪ Drains:  (right side panel) Discharges 1-5 and crosslay

▪ Manual Front Intake Control:  (right pump panel) uses 25/32” socket

▪ Pump Disengagement:  idle down, “N”, wait 5 sec., Pump shift to ROAD

▪ Aerial Controls:  on upper R. corner of driver’s side pump panel and rear below turntable

▪ Side Aerial Activation:  hold foot control and HOLD FOR PUMP PANEL CONTROL switch

▪ Auxiliary Pump:  30 sec. MAX, 60 sec. COOL

▪ Fast Idle:  OFF while bedding

▪ Nozzle Controls:  SWING/PATTERN at rear and tip

▪ Aerial Sequence:  Elevate, Rotate, Extend

▪ Spinner Handle:  for opening/closing waterway shut-off valve

▪ SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) Switches:  momentary switches f/ stabilizers

▪ PTO Engagement:  “N” or (“D” w/ rear driveline disengaged), (auto Trans.) engage at idle, (Powershift PTO) ↓1000 GPM

▪ Base Frame:  rectangular tubular stringers spaced @ 35” lateral outside dimension

▪ Stabilizers:  TWO tubular welded steel stabilizers w/ FIXED ground pads (no aux. plates)

▪ Rear Control Station:  boom levers (3), throttle, water/hydr. gauge, 3 SPDT f/ nozzle, EPU, rung align, 2 SPDT f/ stab.

▪ Boom Specs:  2 section, 1” handrails, 12” rung spacing

▪ Main Pivot Pin:  stainless stress-proof, bronze bushings

▪ Water Pipe:  4” line f/ midship pump thru torque box, “Y” section, to 3” alum. Pipe (molythane “U” ring), ID 2 1/2"

▪ Boom Nozzle:  Elev 135o, Sweep 180o, 250-1000 GPM, auto-adjusting from 85-100 PSI

▪ Tip Reaction:  495# @ 80 PSI w/ 1000 GPM flowing

▪ Loads Rule of Thumb:  ↑ radius to line of nozzle action from boom pivot, the ↑ boom stress

▪ Gravity Circle:  closer to tipping lines, less stability

▪ Boom 10-90o @ 1,000 GPM: full NR any direction

▪ Boom 45-90o @ 1,000 GPM: 250# TIP, 500# DISTRIBUTED

▪ Boom -10-45o w/ NO WATER: 500# TIP, 1,000# DISTRIBUTED

▪ Boom -10-75o TIP SUPPORTED:  1,500 lbs. DISTRIBUTED

▪ Proper Stabilizers:  raise rear step 3-4”, lower DOWNhill side 1st

▪ Boom Levers:  Elevate (Raise), Rotate (Raise CW, Lower CCW), Extend (Raise)

▪ Waterway Delivery:  open buttefly until 120 PSI, ↑ throttle to 150 PSI (never exceed 200 PSI)

▪ Nozzle Variation:  38 PSI difference between lowest (-10o) & full ext./elev., (5 PSI between extend/retract)

▪ Waterway Shutdown:  water/hoses OFF, open rear ball valves, nozzle in-line, open drain cocks, butterfly open then close

▪ 3 Emerg. Classes:  1-Power Pack, 2-Complete Hydr. Failure, 3-Stab./Boom Interlock Failure

▪ Hydraulic Failure:  Gravity to retract/lower, Porta-Power pump f/ rotation & stabilizers

▪ Interlock Failure (boom):  red solenoid buttons, then activate boom (stab): controls on valve bank under ctr pedestal door

▪ Monthly Maintenance:  structural members, Hydraulic oil (Each Use: Hydraulic System/Oil Level)

▪ Annual Maintentance:  Bearings, Planetary, Gear Teeth, Bolt Torques, Pivot shafts, pins, & bushings

▪ 50 Hour checks:  Return Line & Pressure Line Filters (replace w/ spin-on 10 micron cartridge)

▪ Spongy/Erratic Response to Controls:  Air entering hydraulic pump

▪ Cylinder not responding or Slow:  pressure, obstruction, defect, packing, piston rod, or  control or counterbalance valve

▪ Boom Falls short distance when raised:  Air in hydraulic system

▪ Cylinder-actuated component drifts after positioning:  packing or holding valve bad

▪ Air Entering Pump Test:  hydraulic fluid applied to seals (fluid sucked in)

▪ Contaminated System:  ↑Temp, oil PSI change, matter in filter, water in oil, noisy pump

▪ Hot Flushing Oil:  low viscosity napthenic stocks f/ good solvent action

▪ Purging Air f/ Hydraulics:  Raise few degrees, lower, then raise little higher each time (rotation R/L until smooth)

BECKER ENGINE

▪ Battery Switch:  below & left of driver seat, 2 position ON/OFF

▪ Starter:  15 sec., 60 sec. wait

▪ Low-Air Pressure Light/Buzzer:  on until F/R brakes have 60 PSI

▪ Tranny:  5 forward speeds, 1 reverse, forward ranges auto except 5th gear (Mode button, RED LED when in 5th)

▪ 5th Gear:  highways only, NOT for town

▪ Neutral Start Switch:  engine starts in any gear but “N”, switch is bad, notify shop

▪ “D”: shifts auto from 1st thru 4th

▪ “3-2”: greater engine breaking

▪ “1”: low gear, mud & snow, maximum engine driving/braking power

▪ Low Range (1,2,3) Upshift:  will NOT auto-upshift to gear higher than selected gear unless governed speed is exceeded

▪ Overhead Switch Panel/Class One Load Mgr.: controls all emergency lighting

▪ Class One Load Mgr: sequences lights on in priority 1 to 8 (off in reverse order), does NOT control DOT lights, will NOT turn off beacons on light bar or rear rotators, turns off white flashing lights at front of rig (per NFPA)

▪ Shedding (when parked): low volts f/ 1 min. = shed f/ 5 min. (maintains unshed voltage at least 1 min.)

▪ Fast Idle:  12.8v f/ 1 min., then fast idle f/ 10 min & until 13v achieved

▪ Pump Engagement:  “N”, Pump Shift to PUMP, “D” (Pump Engaged light & OK to Pump light ON)

▪ Primer:  60 sec. MAX (normal: 15-45 sec., then check f/ leaks)

▪ Pump Disengagement:  Idle on Fire Commander, “N”, 0 MPH on speedometer, Pump Shift to ROAD

▪ Electronic Fire Commander (EFC): 2 modes RPM & PRESSURE (changed w/ mode button w/o idle change)

▪ Program EFC:  hold Mode & Menu, Menu to scroll, Inc & Dec to change, Idle save changes, Menu discard changes

▪ RPM Mode:  Throttle Ready LED on, PRESET f/ pre-programmed RPM, INC f/ +25 RPM, DEC f/ -25 RPM

▪ PRESSURE Mode:  PRESET f/ pre-programmed PSI, INC f/ +4 PSI, DEC f/ -4 PSI

▪ f/ Pressure Mode:  Pump Engage, Okay To Pump, & Throttle Ready LEDs must be ON f/ pressure adjustments

CHEVY 3500 BRUSH PUMPER

▪ Auxiliary Pump:  Kohler 18 hp/Hale pump, 6gal unlead, 350psi, 90gpm Oil: 30w 1 ½ qts, Trans. Case Oil: 80-90w lube

▪ Wait To Start:  light off before starting

▪ Fuel Filter Restriction Light:  light glows, change filter ASAP

▪ Water in Fuel Light:  (fuel filter/heater/separator) light RED = stop engine, drain filter bowl

▪ Engine Oil Pressure:  shut down if no reading within 20 sec., below NORMAL, stop & check oil

▪ Engine Temp:  coolant temp, “H” (hot) stop engine, no danger unless our of NORMAL band

▪ Redundant Engine Light:  calibrated f/ max engine temp and low oil pressure (if light on check gauges, shut down)

▪ Voltmeter:  after start moves into white area, RED while driving or Battery Symbol on, have electrical system checked

▪ Brake System Warning Light: glows when ignition in start position & when park brake not fully released

▪ Brakes:  hydraulically boosted power brakes and dual master cylinder hydraulic system

▪ Starting:  (on visor), “P” or “N”, everything off, >32o press pedal halfway, 7-10 MPH

▪ Chains not as Effective:  snow depths > 6-8”

 FORD LTS-9000

▪ Engine Shutdown:  5 min at idle speed

▪ (cab) 2 Speed Axle Switch:  Unlocked on paved roads, locked on snow/ice, max speed locked 35 MPH

▪ (cab) Oil Pressure Gauge:  20-80psi operating range

▪ (cab) Water Temp Gauge: 190oF-195oF Tranny Oil Temp Gauge:  2oF lower than water temp

▪ (cab) Headlights:  UP/on, DOWN/off Park Lights:  UP/blinks, MIDDLE/on, DOWN/off

▪ (cab) Air Cleaner Vacuum Indicator:  GREEN/ok, YELLOW/need service, RED/stop engine

▪ (console) Transmission Selector: 1-D(5), “D” operates gears 2-5

▪ (console) Engine Water Temp:  Wisconsin pump shuts down at 190oF

▪ (console) Engine Oil Pressure:  f/ Wisconsin pump, MAX psi unknown

▪ (console) Pressure Gauge Turret:  discharge pressure f/ Wisconsin pump, turret switch must be ON

▪ (console) Speed Control: sets manual/auto oscillation speed

▪ (console) Oscillation Switch:  ON for auto, OFF f/ manual, controls will move UP/DOWN in auto or manual.

▪ (console) Sweep Control:  w/ both levers set to 90o turret will sweep 180o (limits sweep range)

▪ Turret Not In Use:  keep in center position pointed down

▪ Hale Wisconsin Pump: 4-cycle, 53 hp, 3,600 RPM, pump & engine operated f/ cab, 150 psi f/ turret, no choke avail.

▪ Pump Controls Colors:  Wisconsin controls BLACK, High Pressure pump RED

▪ Briggs & Stratton High Pressure Pump:  10 hp, 2 gal unlead, NO in cab starting, NO pressure gauge

▪ Start HP Pump: nozzle open, ignition on, choke out, throttle 1/4 turn, start, choke in, tank-to-pump, throttle up all the way

▪ Wisconsin (Priming):  outside only, 1,300-1,500 RPM, pull primer until water discharges and gauge reads PSI increase

▪ HP Pump Priming:  throttle up, pull priming level until water discharges

▪ Pump Storage: after drain flow ceases, engine few revs to drain impeller, close drain, 1qt motor oil in pump discharge, start motor 10-12 revs, drain oil f/ bottom volute, close drain cock

▪ Cooling System Flush:  clean, soft water w/ rust inhibitor (below freezing, use antifreeze)

▪ Hale Check Valve: wipe oil f/ molded rubber valve (prevents deterioration)

▪ Diaphragm Primer: prime w/ hand primer w/ engine at idle

▪ Primer Types on LTS-9000:  Exhaust Ejector, Diaphragm, Intake Manifold, & Electric

▪ Primers: furnished w/ drain cock at suction chamber f/ draining excess water f/ primer after each use, closed when in use

▪ Exhaust Ejector Primer: closed exhaust valve diverts engine exhaust thru ejector, & thru primer valve to pump suction turbo (connection at top of suction tube as close to eye of impeller as possible)

▪ Exhaust Ejector Use: lift exhaust handle/pull out, open primer valve (parallel w/ line), throttle 1/2-2/3 open (engine pulsates, throttle wide open=no harm, no water discharged in 10-30 sec. DO NOT continue), water at ejector=spray, wait few sec. until 50-75psi, check valve or discharge open slow, if steady stream close primer valve, LAST open exhaust valve

▪ Intake Manifold Primer:  (electric motor-driven positive displacement pump) fast idle (1000-1200rpm), open primer slow, if float valve closes before priming, close primer, push reset until water drains f/ primer, re-open primer valve.

▪ Intake Manifold Primer: AVG 15’ lift 1 min., if water rises > 2” in primer chamber, reset immediately/close primer valve

▪ If Engine “Lopes” w/ Intake Manifold Primer: choke slightly to correct

▪ Electric Primer:  throttle to part idle (1200rpm) pull priming valve handle out, 30 sec. MAX (stop look f/ leaks), oil sprays out of priming pump discharge when priming, pressure rises when water enters pump (10-30sec), full stream before releasing handle, oil leak after priming check small air vent hole tubing top of primer oil tank (open)

▪ Trapped Air:  takes 2-4 times longer to prime, keep priming until steady stream flows

▪ Engine Speed UP, No ↑ in Pressure: pump running away f/ water or pump not completely primed or air leaks suction side

▪ Foreign Matter on Suction Strainer:  causes high engine speed/low pressure

▪ Priming Leak Test:  cap suction, close discharge valve, prime until gauge shows 15” vac, stop engine, vac falls rapid=leak

▪ Air Leak in Discharge Valve:  detected by placing palm over discharge f/ 30 sec. (feel suction)

▪ Air Leak in Suction Connections, Hose, or Couplings: heard by placing ear to hose/pipe

▪ Hydrostatic Test: (f/ invisible/inaudible leaks) connect pump to water source (100psi max), flow, close, look f/ leaks

▪ Drafting: 10ft lift = better than rated capacity, priming time longer on high lifts, submerge strainer 4 times pipe diameter

▪ Drafting:  engine cooling full of water, remove engine side panels, drain cocks closed, connections tight, discharge valve closed (unless check valve used), start engine, prime pump (f/ more pressure, reduce size/number of discharge outlets)

▪ More Water f/ Draft: increase submergence of strainer

▪ Shut Down f/ Draft (short term):  decrease to 50psi and close discharge valve

▪ Pump Overheat w/ Draft: open pump drain cock to bleed water f/ pump if discharge closed (close when pumping resume)

▪ Water Source Under Pressure: engine cooling full, engine side panels off, drain cocks closed, suction line tight, close discharge valves (w/ auto relief valve, in as far as it will go), open suction line valve, start engine, open discharge valve

▪ Past Most Efficient Point:  engine speed increases w/o corresponding increase in pressure

▪ More Discharge Pressure w/ Source under Pressure:  use smaller tips

▪ Auto Relief Valve Control:  CW (higher psi), CCW (lower psi)

▪ After Lube: operate priming system until vac shows 15” in 15 sec (test suction hose by capping frequent intervals)

▪ Cold Weather Draining:  after drain flow ceases, turn engine over few revs to drain impeller

▪ Draining Priming Line & Ejector:  start engine, operate priming system for few seconds

▪ Pump Panel:  engine ignition, starter, ammeter, engine temp, pump pressure, compound gauge, throttle, choke

▪ Engine Ops:  open throttle slightly, pull out choke, ignition switch, starter button, prime pump

▪ Winter Ops:  (Wisconsin) open all valves, open 2 bleeder valves, open pit cock (HP Pump) open pit cock (inside pump compartment at bottom of 1 ½” drain pipe), start until air bleeds f/ valve/nozzle, close cock pit valve

▪ Filling:  11:30sec f/ 4” fill at back w/ 50ft 4”, 10min w/ 50ft 3” using Wisconsin pump

▪ Dumping: 1st 2000 gal 50sec, last 500 in 4min (90o elbow f/ side dump)

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