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COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION
90 AXH1157-UK (ENG) L3500 L4700 F7000 [FPT S3A]
• Set the lever to “C” to activate the water pump.
The same control is located outside the cab, next to
the water pump.
NOTE! The cab lever locking safety device also
acts on the lever outside the cab at the side of the
vehicle.
7.18.3 - Liter meter
Figure: 161246-1
The liter meter on the water pump (fig. 161246-1))
allows the liters of water poured into the drum to be
monitored.
The maximum capacity of the Liter meter is 500 L (132
gal).
Move the liter meter reset lever to the left to reset the
liter meter.
7.18.4 - Using the water pump
Proceed as follows to operate the pump:
• Stop the vehicle on level ground
• Set the gear lever to “N”
• Engage the parking brake
• Make sure the tank (external or that of the
vehicle) is full
• Set the taps in the correct position for the desired
use
• Bring the engine to 3/4 of the maximum rpm via
the hand throttle
• Operate the water pump control lever to activate
the water pump
After use, always stop the water pump, disconnect the
water pump control lever and bring the engine back
to the minimum rpm.
ATTENTION
During the winter season, empty the water pump,
by loosening the drain cap, so as to prevent
damaging it due to freezing.
ATTENTION
Be careful so as not to draw air with the
pump.
Check that the tanks are full enough or that the
external float is always under water.
7.18.5 - First time the vehicle is used,
tanks topping up
Proceed as follows when using the pump for the first
time or after not being used for a prolonged period of
time:
• Hook the pipe from the external water tank to the
sleeve that draws water from the external tanks of
the pump
• Verify that the clamps are tightened correctly so
as to prevent air intake
• Immerse the pipe in the water that is to be drawn,
making sure that the float is constantly under the
water
• Loosen the filler cap and fill the water pump
• Close the cap
• Fill the pipe of the external water float.
• Follow the instructions described in the “Using
the water pump” to activate the water pump.
NOTE!Maximum pump head is 5 m (16.4 ft).
7.18.6 - Pressure washer *
NOTE
* The pressure washer is an optional accessory.
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