Product Manual

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Maintenance PD2A / PD3A

5.9 Cleaning the Pump

Requirements

■ Machine shut down

■ Machine cool

Background

When pumping heavy sludges or water containing large amounts of dirt and solids,

clean the pump often. Materials left in the pump can dry and harden which may

lead to damage of the valves or the diaphragm.

Procedure

Perform the procedure below to clean the machine.

1. Pump clean water through the pump for a few minutes.

2. Stop the engine and allow the machine to cool.

3. Remove the dirt from in between the engine cooling fins.

4. Remove the pump cover (a) and clean dirt and grease build-up from the

connecting rod and from the inside of the pump cover.

5. Re-install the pump cover.

WARNING

Fire hazard. Gasoline or low-flash-point solvents are flammable and may ignite if

used to clean the machine.

► Do not use flammable solvents to clean the machine.