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5. Be sure the inlet ports are capped, then turn ON the pump. Allow it to
run for one minute, then check the oil level. If the oil is below the
sight glass OIL LEVEL line, add oil slowly (with the pump running)
until the oil reaches the OIL LEVEL line. Replace the OIL FILL cap,
making sure the inlet is capped and the drain cap is tight.
6. If the oil is badly contaminated with sludge that forms when water is
allowed to collect in the oil, drain the oil from the pump and remove
the six screws holding the reservoir cover. Lift the cover off the
pump and wipe out the inside of the reservoir with a rag.
Repeat this procedure as required until the contamination is removed.
Replace the OIL DRAIN cap, and refill the reservoir to the proper level
with fresh pump oil (see Step 4).
To Clean Clean the pump with soap and water only. Do not use commercial
The Pump cleaners that contain degreasing agents that can damage polycarbonates.
The pump handle and base are made of Lexan
®
, one of the toughest
polycarbonate plastics available. However, it is sensitive to degreasing
agents.
*Lexan is a registered trademark of General Electric
