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User and maintenance instructions FlowMaster II rotary driven hydraulic pump Caterpillar model 454-4830, series “C” (85705), model 563-5430, series “C” (85705MSO) * Date of issue August 2023 Form number 404581 Version Indicates change.
Safety of machinery - minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body I, the undersigned of Lincoln Industrial Corporation, do hereby declare that the equipment specified above, in its intended use, conforms to the requirements of the above EC Directive(s).
I, the undersigned of Lincoln Industrial Corporation, hereby declare that the equipment specified above, in its intended use, conforms with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements of U.K. legislation Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 No. 1597 Annex I, Declaration of Incorporation by the time of placing it on the market.
Safety * Explanation of signal CAUTION words for safety Do not operate equipment without wearing personal protective gear. The assembly must be installed, maintained Wear eye protection. Protective and repaired exclusively by persons familiar equipment such as dust mask, non-skid with the instructions.
Usage Description Appropriate use Operation with mechanical shut-off Model 454-4830 and 563-5430 * are Pump on this unit is exclusively designed to pumping units designed to operate a Cen- pump and dispense lubricants using hydrau- When attached, a mechanical shut-off sys- tro-Matic lubrication system.
Installation and operation Installation Operation Fill reservoir (MSO equipped) Fill reservoir Place unit in approximate location making sure electric and hydraulic power connec- 1 Verify relief valve is closed. tions are accessible. 1 Clean area around filling port. 2 Turn supply pump on. 2 Remove lower pipe plug (42) from side of 3 Supply pump stalls when gauge reaches 1 Mark center locations of holes at bottom of...
Maintenance and repair General maintenance Outlet check service 6 Remove ball check seat (46) from outlet connector (49). • Keep area around pump clean. Clean off Refer to Troubleshooting (page 14) to 7 Pull check disc (45) out of ball check filling port area prior to filling reservoir.
Vent valve service 6 Turn vent valve (26) in vice so vice jaws 14 Coat needle (52) and inside diameter of are gripping flats machined on base of hydraulic cylinder (50) with oil or grease Refer to Troubleshooting (page 14) to vent valve.
Follower 6 Loosen and remove locknuts (65) on top NOTE of follower (40). Do not bend housing tube during If follower foam appears to be damaged or 7 Remove weighted follower plate (64) and removal of pump, vent valve and does not wipe sides of reservoir effectively follower foam (66).
Float switch Float switch function 4 Wiper gasket (59) is in place and moving freely under wiper cover (60). If excessive If float switch (31) is not detecting proper Determine if float switch and components grease is noticed on float switch (31), grease level, refer to Troubleshooting are functioning properly (†...
Safety unloader valve Automatic mechani- Bare pump assembly cal shut-off valve Safety unloader valve (11) is not serviceable Refer to manual 404582 for bare pump and must be replaced if malfunction is assembly (25). apparent († Fig. IPB 1, page 16). Upon Mechanical shut-off valve automatically reassembly, tighten to 10 lbf-ft (13.5 Nm).
Troubleshooting Condition Possible cause Corrective action Pump does not operate. No hydraulic power to pump. Turn on or connect hydraulic supply to pump. No pressure on gauge: • Closed supply line shut off valve. • Open shut-off valve. • No power to solenoid valve. •...
Troubleshooting - Mechanical shut-off (MSO) system (85763MSO only) Condition Possible cause Corrective action Cannot refill reservoir through MSO. Reservoir is full. Check lubricant level. Pressure present at port P. Vent pressure at port P using fill/vent valve assembly (26). Check gauge pressure. Pressure on port P must be vented to reset MSO valve for filling.
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