MAYCO LS400/LS500 PUMP — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (09/19/11) — PAGE 23
LS400/LS500 PUMP — INSPECTION
BEFORE STARTING
1. Read safety instructions at the
beginning of manual.
2. Clean the
entire pump
, removing dirt and dust, particu-
larly the engine cooling air inlet, and heat exchanger.
3. Check the
air filter
for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty,
replace air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
FUEL CHECK
1. Check the fuel gauge built into the fuel tank cap
(Figure 8) to determine if the pump's engine fuel is low.
Refuel as needed.
See Figures 5, 6, and 7 for the location of
any control or component referenced in this
section.
Handle fuel safely. Diesel fuel is highly
flammable
and
can be dangerous if
mishandled. DO NOT
smoke
while
refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel pump if the engine
is hot or running. ALWAYS
allow engine to
cool
before
refueling.
Figure 9. Adding Diesel Fuel
Figure 8. Fuel Cap Gauge
2. If fuel is low, remove fuel filler cap and fill with
#2
diesel fuel
(Figure 9).
CAUTION - GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
ALWAYS wear approved
eye
and
hearing
protection before
operating the pump .
NEVER place hands or feet inside the
hopper
.
ALWAYS make while the engine is running. ALWAYS
shut down the engine before performing any kind of
maintenance service on the pump.
NEVER operate the pumps's engine
with the engine hood removed. The
possibility exists of
hands
,
long hair
,
and
clothing
becoming entangled with
the V-belt, causing injury and bodily
harm.
NEVER operate the pump in a
confined area or enclosed area
structure that does not provide ample
free flow of air
.
WARNING - EXPLOSIVE FUEL
Diesel fuel
is extremely flammable, and
its vapors can cause an explosion if
ignited. DO NOT start the engine near
spilled fuel or combustible fluids. DO
NOT fill the fuel tank while the engine is
running or hot.
DO NOT overfill tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it
comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from
the ignition system. Store fuel in approved containers,
in well-ventilated areas and away from sparks and
flames. NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.
WARNING - EXPLOSIVE FUEL