MQ41TDH TRASH PUMP — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (04/02/07) — PAGE 19
General Inspection
The following maintenance guidelines are intended to assist
the operator in preventative maintenance. For a more detailed
maintenance schedule refer to the
Hatz Engine Instruction
Manual
supplied with the pump.
At least
daily
or prior to each use, the MQ41TDH trash
pump cover should be removed, and the pump should be
cleaned and inspected for deficiencies. Check for loose,
missing or damaged nuts, bolts or other fasteners. Also check
for fuel or oil leaks, and remove any debris stuck in the
impeller or volute.
Check Oil Level
Check the engine crankcase oil level prior to each use, or
when the fuel tank is filled. Make sure the pump is level. The
oil level must be between the two notches on the dipstick
as shown in Figure 7.
MQ41TDH — MAINTENANCE
Fuel Filter
Replace fuel filter (Figure 9) and drain fuel tank to remove
water and sediment every 500 hours. If the purity of the fuel
being used is of lesser quality replace fuel filter more often
as needed.
Changing Oil Filter
Change the engine oil filter (Figure 8) and gasket after 250
hours of operation. To gain access to the oil filter element,
unscrew the oil filter cap and replace the oil filter element.
Make sure to tighten oil filter cap securely.
Changing Engine Oil
Change engine oil after first 25 hours of operation. Drain and
refill engine crankcase with the correct type and amount oil
(reference Table 3) after 250 hours of operation hours or once
a week thereafter.
When draining engine crankcase oil, place oil into a suitable
container while engine is still warm. Replace the drain plug
tightly. Add oil through the filler hole.
NOTE
When re-installing fuel filter, please
note the arrows indicating the direction
of fuel flow.
Figure 9. Fuel Filter
MAX
MIN
ADD ENGINE OIL
SAFE OPERATING
OILLEVEL
OILDIPSTICK
Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick
Figure 8. Oil Filter Element