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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The motor runs but
the pump will not prime
Themotorisrotatinginthewrongdirection
(thebatteryterminalsarereversed)
ReconnecttheREDclampto(+)terminal&BLACKclamp
to(-)terminalofbattery
TheBypassValve(11)isdirty/sticky InspectSpring(10)&BypassValve(11).
Clean/replaceifrequired
ThereisanairleakintheSuctionTube(38)
orfuelleakagefromthreadedjoints
InspectSuctionTube(38),hoses,jointsandre-sealwith
PTFETape(34)ifrequired
Pump discharge is low
Lowsupplyvoltage
1. Cleanthebatteryclamps&terminals.Ensurethatthe
supplyvoltageis12Vor24Vasperthepumpmodel
2. Checkwear&tearofMagnetAssembly(14),Armature
Assembly(15)&CarbonBrushAssembly(18).Replace
defectiveparts
Thetankisnotvented Ensurethatthetankisventedtoatmosphere
ThereisanairleakintheSuctionTube(38)
orfuelleakagefromthreadedjoints
InspectSuctionTube(38),hoses,jointsandre-sealwith
PTFETape(34)ifrequired
TheFuelControlNozzle(28)orsuctionline
isblocked
1. Ensurethatthestrainer/filter/hose/nozzleisclean
2. EnsurethattheSuctionTube(38)isatleast25mm
abovethebottomoftank&fuellevelisnottoolow
The motor stalls when the
nozzle is closed
Lowsupplyvoltage
1. Cleanthebatteryclamps&terminals.Ensurethatthe
supplyvoltageis12Vor24Vasperthepumpmodel
2. Checkmotor&replaceifitisfaulty
TheBypassValve(11)isdirty/sticky InspectSpring(10)&BypassValve(11).
Clean/replaceifrequired
StickingVanes(4) EnsuretheVanes(4)slidefreelyinsidetheRotor(6).
ReplaceVanesifrequired
The switch will not turn ON
the pump
Blownfuse OpenfusecoverlocatedinBatteryCable(26).
Replaceblownfuse(15Amp)
DefectiveRockerSwitch(25)
CheckRockerSwitch(25)andreplaceitiffaultyasperthe
followingsteps:
1. LoosenthreeSlottedHeadScrews(24).
2. RemoveSwitchCover(23)afterdisconnectingthe
couplerattachedtoit.GrabthelockingclipsofRocker
Switch&pushoutwardstoremoveit.
Damagedordefectivemotor
Checkwear&tearofMagnetAssembly(14),Armature
Assembly(15)&CarbonBrushAssembly(18).
Replacemotorassemblyifneeded.
Fuel leakage
Pumpoperatingtimeextendedwithnozzle
closed Donotexceed5minutesofoperationwithnozzleclosed
ArmatureshaftwornfromRotorside ReplaceMotorAssembly
Motor overheating
StickingVanes(4)orRotor(6)binding ChecktomakesureVanes&Rotorturnfreelyonshaft
Pumpoperatingtimeextendedwithnozzle
closed
Donotexceed5minutesofoperationwithnozzleclosed
TheFuelControlNozzle(28)orsuctionline
isclogged
Inspectandcleanifrequired
Pumpoperatedformorethan30minutes
continuously
Limitoperationto30minutesperhour
TROUBLESHOOTING
(Refer to EXPLODED VIEW - Page 6)
Table 5