Magnum MCP5538, MCP6538 Operating And Maintenance Manual

Operating and Maintenance Manual

Keep this information guide or a copy of it with the pump.
Contact Magnum Products LLC for additional copies if this

Operation Manual Contents

manual should become lost. If you have any questions regarding
operating or servicing this p
Products LLC at 1-800-926-9768.

3” Gas Engine Powered Diaphragm Pumps

ump please contact Magnum

Models MCP5538-6538

215 Power Dr

Berlin, WI 54923

Tel [phone]

Fax [phone]

peration Manual Contents:O

• Serial Number/Model Number Information Pg. 2

• Safety Information Pg. 3

• Service Safety Information Pg. 4

• Pump Specifications Pg. 5

• Sound Specifications Pg. 6

• Operating Instructions Pg. 6

• Pump Diagram Pg. 7

• Maintenance Requirements Pg. 8

• Changing a Diaphragm Pg. 8

• Changing a Flap Valves Pg. 8

• Troubleshooting Guide Pg. 9

• Exploded View Pg.10

• Parts List Pg. 11

• Parts List Con’t Pg. 12

• Exploded View (Skid & Wheel Mounting) Pg. 13

• Parts List (Skid & Wheel Mounting) Pg. 14

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Serial Number / Model Number:

A nameplate listing the Model Number and Serial Number is located on each
pump. The

p

arts or requesting service; it is important that you document these

n

umbers.

R

ecord Model Number and Serial Number Here:

Model Number and Serial Number are necessary for ordering

Serial Number Model Number

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Safety Information:

Operator Safety: Internal Combustion Engines

DANGER! INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION, FAILURE TO ABIDE BY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY

.

DO NOT operate in an enclosed area, as
exhaust fumes are lethal.

DO NOT smoke while operating pump.
DO NOT smoke when refueling engine.
DO NOT
DO NOT spill fuel when refueling.
DO NOT refuel or operate near an open flame.

refuel hot or running engine.

DO

replace the fuel cap after refueling.

WARNING! INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION, FAILURE TO FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY

DO NOT operate this equipment without fully
understanding the operations procedures.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces, particularly the
muffler; doing so may cause serious burns.
DO NOT attempt to clear blockages or clean
the pump during operation. Rotating parts may
cause serious injury.

DO NOT pump flammable liquids.
DO NOT pump corrosive liquids. Contact local

authorities for assistance.

DO

read, understand, and follow pump and

operation manual procedures.

DO

be sure pump is on a firm, level surface and

will not tip, roll or fall while in operation.

DO

operate pump only when guards are in

place.

DO

store equipment properly when it is not in
use. Equipment should be stored in a clean,
safe location.

.

CAUTION! INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION, FAILURE TO FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A MINOR INJURY OR SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE PUMP

DO NOT reduce the size of the discharge or try
to control capacity by throttling the discharge;

severe damage to the pump will result.

DO drain the pump in freezing weather by
tipping the unit towards the discharge.

DO

flush the pump with clean water after

operation to remove any dirt and debris still in
the pump.

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Service Safety:

WARNING!

POORLY MAINTAINED EQUIPMENT CAN BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD! IN ORDER

FOR THE PUMP TO OPERATE SAFELY AND PROPERLY
AND OCCASIONAL REPAIRS ARE NECESSARY

DO NOT attempt to clean or service the pump

while it is running. Rotating parts can cause
severe injury.

DO NOT crank a flooded engine with the spark
plug removed on gasoline-powered engines.
DO NOT test for spark on gasoline-powered
engines if engine is flooded or the smell of

gasoline is present.
DO NOT use gasoline or other types of fuels
or flammable solvents to clean parts. Fumes

from these fuels and solvents can accumulate
and cause an explosion.

, PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

.

DO

operate the pump with all safety devices

and guards in place and in working order.

DO

keep the area around the muffler free of

debris. A hot muffler may ignite the debris.

DO

replace worn or damaged equipment with

parts recommended by Magnum Products LLC.

disconnect the spark plug on pumps with

DO

gasoline-powered engines before servicing the

pump to avoid an accidental start.

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