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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Water Trailer MWT500 004806 www.discount-equipment.com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction and Safety Section 4: Maintenance Introduction ............1 Basic Schedule ..........13 Read This Manual Thoroughly ........1 Engine and Water Pump ........13 How to Obtain Service ..........1 Long-Term Storage ...........13 Safety Rules ............1 Jack ..............14 General Hazards ..........2 Side-Wind Models .............14 Top-Wind Models ............14... -
Page 5: Section 1: Introduction And Safety
Introduction and Safety Section 1: Introduction and Safety Introduction Safety Rules The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible circum- Thank you for purchasing a Generac Mobile Products, LLC stance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this product. This unit has been designed to provide high manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, are not performance, efficient operation, and years of use when all inclusive. -
Page 6: General Hazards
Introduction and Safety General Hazards Explosion and Fire Hazards DANGER Asphyxiation. Running engines produce DANGER carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are avoided, will result in death or serious injury. extremely flammable and explosive. -
Page 7: Fuel Hazards
Introduction and Safety Fuel Hazards WARNING Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a DANGER manner that prevents combustible material Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are accumulation underneath. Failure to do so extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel could result in death or serious injury. -
Page 8: Towing Safety
Introduction and Safety • Safe Towing Techniques DO NOT drive over hoses while pressurized or while pump is running. • Practice turning, stopping, and backing up in an • NEVER leave unit unattended while pump is area away from heavy traffic prior to transporting running. -
Page 9: Section 2: General Information
General Information Section 2: General Information Unit Specifications DESCRIPTION UNITS MWT500 Engine Make/Brand — Honda Model — GX120 Horsepower—Prime hp (kW) 3.5 (2.6) Operating Speed 3600 Fuel Consumption—100% Prime gph (Lph) 0.18 (0.68) Fuel Consumption—75% Prime gph (Lph) 0.14 (0.53) Fuel Consumption—50% Prime gph (Lph) 0.09 (0.34) -
Page 10: Unit Serial Number Locations
When ordering parts or requesting assistance, you may be asked to provide this information. Unit ID Tag Manufactured by MAGNUM POWER PRODUCTS LLC A wholly owned subsidiary of Generac Power Systems, Inc. 215 Power Drive • Berlin, WI 54923 1-800-926-9768 MODEL SERIAL NUMBER MADE IN USA... -
Page 11: Component Locations
General Information Component Locations Trailer Tongue and Storage Bin 005408 Figure 2-2. Trailer Tongue and Storage Bin Item Description Side pivot bolts Center pivot bolt Tongue hardware holes Tongue brace Storage bin Owner’s Manual for MWT500 Water Trailer... -
Page 12: Filling And Discharging Water
General Information Filling and Discharging Water 004807 Figure 2-3. Components for Filling and Discharging Water Tank Item Description Tank cover Supply pipe Rear spray bar Fitting for 5/8 in. flexible hose Upper manifold—two locations, fitted with end-plugs and cam-locks Valve 1 Access hole—fitted with plug Valve 2 Valve 3... -
Page 13: Section 3: Operation
Operation Section 3: Operation Figure 3-2. All cam locks have two positions: Opened and closed. WARNING Consult Manual. Read and understand manual completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product could result in death or serious injury. (000100a) Preparing Unit for Use Unit ships from factory with hoses and accessories inside... -
Page 14: Reservoir As Fill Source
Operation Reservoir as Fill Source WARNING Figure 2-3. Remove tank cover. Open valve 1. 1. See Equipment damage. Running pump with closed Close valves 2, 3, and 4. Close gravity drain bibb. valves will cause pump to overheat and could result 2. -
Page 15: Using 5/8-Inch Flexible Spray Hose
Operation Using 5/8-Inch Flexible Spray Hose Adjusting Rear Spray Bar Figure 2-3. Close valves 1, 2, 3, and 4. Close 1. See WARNING the gravity drain bibb. 2. Remove one upper manifold end-plug. Attach Personal Injury. Do not adjust spray nozzles, valves, 5/8 in. -
Page 16: Draining Water From System
Operation Draining Water from System The tank, pump housing, and hoses must be completely drained under either of the following conditions. Ambient temperature is expected to drop below • 32°F (0°C). • Unit is being put in storage for long period of time. Drain the tank, pump housing, and hoses as follows. -
Page 17: Section 4: Maintenance
Maintenance Section 4: Maintenance Engine and Water Pump CAUTION For engine or water pump maintenance schedules and procedures, consult the appropriate OEM manual. Equipment Damage. Failure to perform a daily inspection could result in damage to the unit. Long-Term Storage (000306) If the unit will be stored for an extended period of time, certain precautions must be taken to ensure reliable start... -
Page 18: Jack
Maintenance Jack equipped, the axle bolt and nut assembly of the caster wheel must also be lubricated with the same light weight Figure 4-1. Perform maintenance on the jacks at oil. least once per year, as described. Top-Wind Models Apply a lightweight oil to screw stem. Figure 4-1. -
Page 19: Section 5:Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Section 5: Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Dirty air filter. Clean or replace air filter. No fuel. Add fuel. Stale fuel. Replace with fresh fuel. Spark plug wire not connected to plug. Connect wire to spark plug. Engine does not start, or it Bad spark plug. -
Page 20: Section 6:Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams Section 6: Wiring Diagrams Trailer TRAILER PLUG AMBER AMBER MARKER MARKER LAMP LAMP MOUNTING MOUNTING STUD STUD STOP-TURN STOP-TURN SIGNAL LAMP SIGNAL LAMP (RIGHT) (LEFT) PLATE LAMP 90228_ORG_05.09.12 Owner’s Manual for MWT500 Water Trailer... -
Page 21: Wiring Harness-Electric Brake Option
Wiring Diagrams Wiring Harness—Electric Brake Option SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE 90286_E_03.18.14 Owner’s Manual for MWT500 Water Trailer... - Page 22 Service Log Section 7: Service Log OIL GRADE:______________________________________ BRAND: __________________________________ COOLANT MIXTURE (IF APPLICABLE: ________________ BRAND: __________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Coolant Coolant Hours to Hours to Date Oil Level Level (if Date Oil Level Level (if Service Service...
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