Establishing a regular crankcase oil change schedule is one of the most important steps in preventative maintenanceto assure long pump life. Check for oil in the crankcase before starting your pump. Running your pump without oil will VOID Periodically inspect to assure the oil level is at the red dot or midpoint on the gauge.Remove the oil cap on the top of the crankcaseinspect for water or other contaminants in the oil.Change immediay, if discolored or contaminated.Change initial fill after 50 hours running period.
Change oil every 3 months or at 500 hour intervals thereafter.Pumps using wicks should be periodically lubricated through the access holes on the top front of the crankcase.See Tech Bulletin 024 on lubrication of the Lo-Pressure seals.Larger pumps often use oilers.Oilers should be filled at start-upopened for a minimum of thirty minutes prior to start-up.Adjust drip rate after start-up according to operating cycle of pump.(Approximay 2-3 drops per hole per week for typical installation.) See Tech Bulletin 024.