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This manual provides detailed information and procedures to safely repair and maintain the following: Table of Contents Wacker Neuson PT Series Trash Pump. Major machine components or topics of interest are separated into specific chapters. Each manual lists these This manual is intended to introduce and guide the user chapters in a main Table of Contents.
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Only trained personnel shall troubleshoot or repair as leaves, paper, cartons, etc. problems occurring with the pump. Contact • Ensure all labels are legible. Wacker Neuson for additional training if necessary. • Do not clean the pump while it is running. •...
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• Keep floor clean of debris and clear of parts and Wacker Neuson. Such modifications may affect tools. safety and/or pump performance. This also • Clean up any spilled fuel, oil, and/or chemicals applies to the installation and adjustment of safety immediately.
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FOREWORD • Safety Glasses: Safety glasses offer a minimum level of protection from flying debris. • Face Shields: Face shields are often used along with safety glasses to offer a higher level of protection when sparks and flying debris are present.
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FOREWORD • Never point air nozzles directly at skin. Support Pump Securely • Compressed air is a useful tool when used in a safe manner. Place the pump on a solid, level surface. • Always use eye and ear protection while using compressed air and air tools.
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FOREWORD Routine service often requires the use of various Handle Fuel Safely chemical products, including lubricants and cleaning solutions. Many of these chemicals are flammable and can pose health risks if not handled properly. WARNING • Never mix chemicals. Mixing chemicals can produce toxic or explosive results.
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FOREWORD environment. Collect fluids in well-marked, approved Service Electrical Components Safely storage containers. Some waste fluids can react with certain types of plastics. Make sure the fluid to be stored is compatible with the storage container. Never use food WARNING or beverage containers to store waste fluids.
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Table of Contents Specification and General Information Maintenance Troubleshooting 5100048604 (12-18)
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Chapter 1 Specification and General Information Standard Torque Values ..............Torque Values .
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SPECIFICATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION Standard Torque Values Tighten straight patterns using Figure 1-2, Straight Torque Pattern. Torque Values Always use torque values listed in Table 1-1, Torque Limits - SAE Standard Fasteners and Table 1-2, Torque Values for Lubricated or Plated Metric Thread Fasteners when a maintenance procedure does not provide a specific torque value.
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SPECIFICATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION Table 1-1. Torque Limits - SAE Standard Fasteners Cap Screw Head Markings TORQUE (Manufacturer’s Marks May Vary) SAE GRADE SAE GRADE NO. SAE GRADE NO. SAE GRADE NO. SIZE NO. 1 or 2 and 6 or 7 General Hardware THREADS PER DIA.
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SPECIFICATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION Metric Fasteners Torque Limits Table 1-2. Torque Limits - Torque Values for Lubricated or Plated Metric Thread Fasteners Cap Screw Head Markings (Manufacturer’s Marks Class 8.8* or 9.8+ Class 10.9* Class 12.9 May Vary) Thread Diameter-Pitch Torque: lb-ft (N•m) DIA.
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SPECIFICATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION Using a Torque Wrench Extension Occasionally an extension, crowfoot, or other adapter is necessary to use with a torque wrench to torque a bolt or line fitting. Adding adapters or extensions will alter the torque on the fastener from what the torque wrench reads.
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SPECIFICATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION General Specifications General Specifications Engine Engine Model GX 160 GX 270 GX 390 Engine Make Honda Engine Type 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, air-cooled Displacement 9.95 in³ (163 cm³) 16.48 in³ (270 cm³) 23.74 in³ (389 cm³) Fuel Type Regular unleaded gasoline Fuel Tank Capacity 0.8 gal (3.1 L)
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MAINTENANCE Maintinance and Testing Support pump securely. (See "Support Pump Securely" on page Engine Oil Drain/Fill Procedure Drain/Fill NOTE The oil drain/fill procedure is the same on all pumps. PT4 is shown. Figure 2-1. WARNING Prolonged contact with lubricating oil may cause skin rash.
MAINTENANCE Pump Priming and Operation CAUTION Priming Pump inspect hoses to ensure they are the correct diameter and free of damage. If the hose diameter is to small or the hose is damaged, it NOTE will cause the pump to cavitate. Failure to All pumps are primed in a similar fashion.
MAINTENANCE Pump Operation WARNING WARNING Do not dead head or restrict water flow either at suction or discharge side of the pump. This will cause high air pressure and/or high High temperatures and/or pressures may be temperature conditions. Failure to comply may caused during priming or operation.
MAINTENANCE Figure 2-4. WARNING High temperatures and/or pressures may be caused during priming or operation. If high temperatures and/or pressure conditions exist, do not open any plugs or hoses. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel. Support pump securely.
MAINTENANCE Inspect suction hose for holes, crushing, or any Suction Test other damage. Is suction hose free of holes, crushing, or NOTE damage? The suction test is perfomed the same way on all Proceed to Step 8. pumps. PT4 is shown. Hose is damaged.
MAINTENANCE Installation Notes Suction and Discharge Flange • Install discharge flange by reversing the order of Removal and Installation removal. • Ensure discharge flange seal is undamaged prior to installation. NOTE • Torque discharge flange mounting screws to 7.4 All suction and discharge flanges are removed the same lb-ft (10 N•m).
MAINTENANCE Figures 2-8 through 2-11. Mechanical Seal WARNING Inspection High temperatures and/or pressures may be NOTE caused during priming or operation. If high temperatures and/or pressure conditions exist, All mechanical seals are inspected the same way. PT4 is do not open any plugs or hoses. Failure to shown.
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MAINTENANCE Remove the mechanical seal (4) from impeller (3). Figure 2-9: Impeller Removal and Installation Figure 2-11: Pump Mechanical Seal Removal and Using appropriate punch or drift and hammer, Installation loosen the impeller (3) by hammering impeller counterclockwise. Use two suitable tools to evenly pry the machine seal (5) away from the pump (2).
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Starting Engine Symptom: Can Not Pull or Hard to Pull Recoil Starter. Probable Cause Remedy Old Fuel Replace fuel. A separate engine manual, prepared by the engine manufacturer, is supplied with this machine. Refer to the Rusted Internal Engine Components engine manufacturer’s manual for all engine-related service.
TROUBLESHOOTING Pump Functions Symptom: Pump Has Low Delivery Volume. Probable Cause Remedy Air Leak at Suction Hose Repair or replace suction hose as needed. Water Leaking at Delivery Hose Repair or replace delivery hose as needed. A separate engine manual, prepared by the engine manufacturer, is supplied with this machine.
TROUBLESHOOTING Oil Leak Symptom: Oil Leaks From Muffler or Air Cleaner. Probable Cause Remedy Clean or replace the following: • air cleaner • carburetor • muffler Engine Has Been Tipped Over • spark plug (A separate engine manual, prepared by the engine manufacturer, is supplied with this machine.
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INDEX INDEX Starting Engine Symptom: Can Not Pull or Hard to Pull Recoil Starter........Numerics Symptom: Engine Does Not Start.