Shibaura FK500-A, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...operation manual carefully in order to operate the Shibaura Firefighting Pump in safe and in correct manner If the pump is operated incorrectly any accident may result If this manual is missing or dam...

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Page 3: ...10 4 Handling of pump Before starting operation 11 Operating method 22 Discharging with water multiple pumps 29 Suction and discharge of water from Fire hydrant 30 When overheated 32 Operation in cold...

Page 4: ...nger If the machine is operated incorrectly there is high possibility of death or serious injury Warning If the machine is operated incorrectly death or serious injury may result Caution If the machin...

Page 5: ...e firefighting pump as shown below If the labels are peeled off or damaged please order new ones telling the part No as shown for each label Operation side Non operation side Part No 290192490 Part No...

Page 6: ...ness If you do not observe the instruction You may be caught by the machine or slip and fall and injured Warning Do not operate the firefighting pump if you cannot concentrate your attention on operat...

Page 7: ...e and explode Danger When supplying the fuel do not allow the fuel to exceed the mark F on the fuel gauge If the fuel spills wipe it away immediately with cloth Do not bring that cloth close to fire I...

Page 8: ...the fuel from the carburetor wipe away the spilt fuel immediately If you do not observe the instruction The spilt fuel may catch the fire Caution When starting the engine using a rope be careful to pr...

Page 9: ...n Never touch the muffler and exhaust pipe during and after operation since they become very hot If you do not observe the instruction You may get burnt Caution During operation do not approach the dr...

Page 10: ...ou Warning Remove the packing materials from the charger when charging with it If you do not observe the instruction Fire may result Caution Install the charger at a dry and well ventilated place wher...

Page 11: ...ll two places Carrying handle Water inlet cap Engine oil tank Cover removable knob Compound gauge Breaker Main switch Throttle lever Pressure gauge Tickler Monitor lamp Operating side Recoil starter s...

Page 12: ...under water discharge valve Vacuum pump exhaust pipe Water outlet Fuel gauge Pump side cover Reflux cooling water drain cock Pump drain cock Pump side Cylinder head drain pipe small dia Water shut off...

Page 13: ...itor lamps keeping ON during pump operation or water discharge indicate some trouble Check and correct referring to the table below Indication Meaning Condition Remedy Fuel Fuel indicates timing to re...

Page 14: ...hine 2 Mounting the components delivered separately Mounting the battery Read the warning on the battery to use the battery correctly 1 Install the battery to the bed with the 2 rods and 1 holder in t...

Page 15: ...ere is a possibility that the cover is broken 1 Removing the cover Water discharge so that the outlets will be in the same direction as the water intake It will change the direction of the valve Remov...

Page 16: ...removable knob counter clockwise direction on the front bottom right hand side Turn the two removable knobs counter clockwise direction on rear left upper and lower Standing on the recoil side and li...

Page 17: ...rn the removable knob counter clockwise direction on front lower left side Turn the two removable knobs counter clockwise direction on rear right upper and lower Standing on the pump side and lift slo...

Page 18: ...on of the valve Attach the pump side cover Attach the hook located inside of the pump side cover to the pin of the frame Turn in a clockwise direction while pushing the two removable knobs into the ho...

Page 19: ...the recoil side cover to the pin of the frame Turn in a clockwise direction while pushing the two removable knobs into the holes of frame on rear left up and down Turn in a clockwise direction while...

Page 20: ...r that the fuel tank side of the mounting bracket between the front cover and the front cover the inside of the mounting bracket Turn in a clockwise direction while pushing the two removable knobs int...

Page 21: ...ring that cloth to a fire It may catch fire and explode After supplying the fuel tighten the fuel tank cap positively If not the fuel may catch fire and explode 2 Supply 2 cycle engine oil tank capaci...

Page 22: ...Attaching the cover At the time of shipment anti freezing solution long life coolant made up to 30 is filled in 5 Transportation The carrying handle can be turned by 90 degrees Set it to a position e...

Page 23: ...o go up toward the pump and tighten it positively to the water inlet of the pump If the pipe goes up or down unevenly water may not be discharged smoothly 5 Water discharge valve is 180 swing you can...

Page 24: ...ation 2 Clothing should be suited to work Headband towel around neck necktie or towel carrying at the waist is prohibited Wear a helmet shoes with creepers and clothes without looseness If not you may...

Page 25: ...arburetor When starting the engine is difficult only by using the auto choke push the tickler of the carburetor for several seconds Do not use the tickler when the engine is still warm after operation...

Page 26: ...e engine After the engine is started set the switch to RUNNING position When the engine is operating at the RUNNING position the battery is charged by the charging circuit incorporated in the firefigh...

Page 27: ...r and pump side cover You may be hurt or get burnt Be sure to close the recoil starter securely during operation You may be caught by the pulley or belt and get wound 2 Sucking up the water 1 Set the...

Page 28: ...the hose when putting out remaining fire or changing the water in the tank for instance cavitation may be generated so that the engine or pump may be broken down Be sure to attach the supplied safety...

Page 29: ...y hot You may get burnt Do not approach the cylinder head drain pipe during operation Hot water may spout and you may get burnt Do not open the radiator cap while it is too hot to touch with empty han...

Page 30: ...or dirty water is used be sure to keep clear water discharged for more than 5 minutes 2 Open and close the water discharge valve lever 3 Open the pump drain cock and reflux cooling water drain cock 4...

Page 31: ...side After operating the tickler or discharging the fuel from the carburetor wipe off the spilt fuel immediately If not the fuel may catch fire 4 Cover the pump with the pump cover 7 Connecting a hose...

Page 32: ...t be removed until the water in the hose is drained after the water is discharged 2 Operation Necessary an operator for all of pump each 1 Open the water discharge valve or all sub pump in advance 2 S...

Page 33: ...er supply Avoiding from any damage of the suction hose with the higher water pressure choose a fire hose only with a coupler for hose connected Before connection with the hose discharge some water fro...

Page 34: ...send water sucked from the hydrant to the next pump Start the engines for the next following pumps Check the pressure scale of the last pump and increase the engine speed for the proper pressure and...

Page 35: ...ozzle to the intermediate coupler For the installing method refer to 4 Handling of pump operating method 3 Discharging the water 3 Use of safety nozzle p25 4 Steam gushes out of the cylinder head drai...

Page 36: ...operates If not blow warm air to the outside of the vacuum pump or melt the water in a warm room Do not use fire to melt the frozen water The fuel may catch the fire and explode 2 Starting the engine...

Page 37: ...eezing of vacuum pump Connect the hose to the water shut off drain pipe with the connector and place the hose into the vessel of the anti freeze mixture Start the engine Pull the water suction lever a...

Page 38: ...er Changing fuel in tank Change of engine coolant Cleaning of ignition plug Inspection of V belt Starting and vacuum test Water suction and discharge test Caution Above table indicates inspection timi...

Page 39: ...connecting connect the cord first If not short circuit may occur and cause a fire or burn you B Auxiliary charge Battery charging level decreases day by day due to self discharge even if the battery i...

Page 40: ...shock or fire may result C Battery charger Operating Manual Turn off every current consumer which is connected to the Battery and Pump Make sure power switch on the Battery Charger is OFF Plug the con...

Page 41: ...y Breaker trip Get rid of the cause of the breaker trip and then press the knob to recover battery Over discharged battery Recharge the battery Replace the battery if you cannot recharge POWER LED GRE...

Page 42: ...be supplied D Freezing concentration Freezing temperature of coolant varies depending on the mixing ratio with water Adjust the concentration based on the lowest temperature in the district where the...

Page 43: ...by exhaust gas or carbon A Stop the engine and wait until it has cooled down sufficiently before starting any work Do not touch the ignition plug or high tension cord during operation You may get elec...

Page 44: ...art the vacuum pump D When the pointer of the compound gauge indicates vacuum or 0 06 0 08MPa return the water suction lever and stop the engine E Leave the pump at that condition for 1 minute If the...

Page 45: ...combustion chamber but engine does not start 1 Overflow excessive fuel 2 Tickler is abused excessive fuel 3 Choke is closed all the way auto choke 4 Fuel is not volatile old 5 Fuel is mixed with mois...

Page 46: ...is loose 2 Skirt is hit by on account of worn piston 3 Internal contact of armature plate 4 Foreign matter in crankcase 5 Impeller hits foreign matter or is in contact with casing 6 Loosening 1 Retig...

Page 47: ...Remedy Water suction improper Vacuum not obtained Pump proper is abnormal 1 Air is sucked because suction pipe is not tightened properly 2 Air is sucked from top end of suction pipe 3 Drain cock is le...

Page 48: ...pump operation time is short 3 Engine speed is low 4 V belt slips 5 Vacuum pipe or strainer is clogged 6 Suction strainer is clogged 7 Suction head is large 1 Check and repair 2 Prolong operation tim...

Page 49: ...2 Correct 3 Replace Lamp dose not light 1 Grounding is faulty 2 Connection is faulty 3 Lamp is burnt out 1 Correct 2 Ditto 3 Replace Lamp faulty Lamp burns out 1 Operation is improper 2 Rectifier is f...

Page 50: ...olume Normal 1 29m 3 min High pressure 0 88m 3 min Pump pressure Normal 0 70 High pressure 1 00 Nozzle diameter Normal 27 0 High pressure 20 5 Speed or revolution 5200 rpm Water inlet Nominal 75 fire...

Page 51: ...cation Lubricating oil For 2 cycle engine Starting method Starting motor recoil starter Fuel Regular automotive gasoline Ignition method No contact magneto CD ignition type Ignition plug NGK B7HS Fuel...

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