(1) Properly store fire pump place in a level and dry area. High humidity will
cause corrosion of steel and iron parts.
(2) Keep fire pump free of dust, dirt, spilled oil, spilled fuel, etc.
(3) Fuel tank and oil tank should be always filled with fuel and oil.
(4) Governor chamber must be filled with oil to proper level.
(5) Operate pump at least once a month.
(6) Be sure to check the battery once a month, and keep terminals clean.
(7) If fire pump is to be stored for more than one month, drain fuel from car-
buretor chamber completely.
(8) Replace spark plug when the plugs are dirty or worn.
(9) Replace V-belt for vacuum pump when it is cracked or worn.
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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
NGK BPR7HS-10...Gap 0.9–1.0mm
V-belt size .................. JIS, A-29 (for model VC82ASE, VC72AS,
VC52AS)
JIS, M-32 (for model VC85BS)
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