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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL MODEL QP4TE TRASH PUMP (ROBIN EX270D50220 GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #1 (10/10/08) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading Potential hazards associated with the operation of this the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which at all times when operating this equipment. may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with Failure to read and understand the safety safety messages.
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Hot water inside could be pressurized NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not much like the radiator of an automobile. recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage Allow pump to cool to the touch before to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
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SAFETY INFORMATION ENGINE SAFETY CAUTION WARNING NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running machine. NEVER operate the engine with heat shields or guards removed. NEVER block or restrict flow from discharge hose. Remove kinks from discharge line before starting pump. DO NOT remove the engine oil drain plug Operation with a blocked discharge line can cause water while the engine is hot.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FUEL SAFETY BATTERY SAFETY (ELECTRIC START ONLY) DANGER DANGER DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truck DO NOT drop the battery. There is a possibility that the bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or battery will explode.
SAFETY INFORMATION TRANSPORTING SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY CAUTION NOTICE NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath Dispose of hazardous waste properly. the equipment while lifting. Examples of potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and fuel filters. NOTICE DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of Before lifting, make sure that the equipment parts (hook hazardous waste.
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GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICATION Suction Lift The QP4TE Trash Pump is designed to be used for de-watering This pump is intended to be used for dewatering applications applications. Both the suction and discharge ports on the QP4TE and is capable of suction lifts up to 25 feet at sea level. For...
PUMP COMPONENTS Figure 2 shows a typical application using the QP4TE Centrifugal Trash pump. Please note that this pump is intended for the removal of clean water and water containing some debris and solids. Maximum size of solids should not exceed 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter. DO NOT set strainer on bottom of water bed. Placing the strainer above the water bed will prevent the pump from drawing in excessive amounts of sand and foreign debris.
BASIC ENGINE Figure 3. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING The engine (Figure 3) must be checked for proper lubrication and Throttle Lever – Used to adjust engine RPM speed (lever filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the ROBIN engine service advanced forward SLOW , lever back toward operator manual for instructions and details for proper operation and servicing.
PRE-INSPECTION (ENGINE) CAUTION - Read Manual Please read the entire maintenance section in this manual before servicing the pump. In addition for operator safety, please read all safey messages at the begining of the manual Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level) Inspection Clean the pump, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
. Suction and discharge hoses are ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing available from Multiquip. Contact protection before operating the NOTE your nearest dealer for more compactor.
INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE) 3. Place the choke lever (Figure 8) in the " OPEN " position if CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION CAUTI CAUTI starting a cold engine. DO NOT attempt to operate the pump until the Safety, General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have been read and thoroughly understood .
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INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE) CAUTI CAUTI 6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 11) and slowly pull it out. The CAUTI CAUTION CAUTI resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre- sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly ALWAYS run engine at full speed while pumping.
MAINTENANCE (PUMP) Pump Vacuum Test Pump Cleaning After pumping water containing large amounts of dirt and CAUTION - Priming Pump debris, perform the following: 1. Remove the drain plug from the pump housing (Figure 2) DO NOT attempt to start the engine unless the pump has previously been primed with water.
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MAINTENANCE (PUMP) Figure 17. Pump Vacuum Tester When performing pressure test, be NOTE Pressure reading may vary sure to place cap over one of the NOTE depending on altitude. discharge ports. PAGE 22 —OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (10/10/08)
MAINTENANCE (ENGINE) Engine Maintenance Perform engine maintenance procedures as referenced by Table 4 below: t n i ) 3 ( l i O r i A ) 1 ( g i t l l A & s t l i l o s n i r e t l i F...
MAINTENANCE (ENGINE) Maintenance DANGER - Pump Cleaning (Gasoline) Perform the engine maintenance procedures as indicated below: DO NOT use gasoline as a cleaning solvent, DAILY because that would create a risk of fire or ■ Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and control explosion.
PREPARATION FOR LONG -TERM STORAGE Pump Storage For storage of the pump for over 30 days, the following is required: Drain the fuel tank completely. Run the engine until the fuel in the injection system is completely consumed. Completely drain used oil from the engine crankcase and fill with fresh clean oil, then follow the procedures described in the engine manual for engine storage.
Multiquip. publication. A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will be clarified in the “Remarks” Column. PAGE 28 —OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (10/10/08)
ROBIN EX270D50220 ENGINE — FUEL TANK ASSY. FUEL TANK ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2796010211 FUEL TANK CP., 3.6L BLACK 0732005180 LABEL, WARNING 2799510103 LABEL, MODEL 0430440050 FUEL TANK CAP CP 0641360010 FUEL, FILTER 0505120020 UNION 0023808000 FLANGE NUT 0110080250 FLANGE BOLT, M8X1.25X25L 0851060000...
ROBIN EX270D50220 ENGINE — GOVERNOR ASSY. GOVERNOR ASSY. PAGE 48 —OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (10/10/08)
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ROBIN EX270D50220 ENGINE — GOVERNOR ASSY. GOVERNOR ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2794230113 GOVERNOR LEVER 2774220113 GOVERNOR SHAFT 2794270101 GOVERNOR ROD CP. 2774280113 ROD SPRING, 7DX0.5DX182L N=16 0031305000 CLIP 0130060240 BOLT AND WASHER ASSY. 0186060020 2794250223 GOVERNOR SPRING 2794330201 SPEED CONTROL LEVER 2774350103...
ROBIN EX270D50220 ENGINE — OIL SENSOR ASSY. OIL SENSOR ASSY. PAGE 54 —OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (10/10/08)
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ROBIN EX270D50220 ENGINE — OIL SENSOR ASSY. OIL SENSOR ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2797630121 OIL SENSOR CP 0011406160 BOLT AND WASHER ASSY 2077500101 CLAMP CP OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (10/10/08) PAGE 55...
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS PAYMENT TERMS Parts must be in new and resalable con- Multiquip reserves the right to quote and sell dition, in the original Multiquip package (if direct to Government agencies, and to Original Terms of payment for parts are net 30 days.
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