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Disengage hydraulic system/PTO lever (2, figure 2-23) on the control panel in the truck cab and
kill the engine.
(c) Transfer Water Slurries. (See Figure 2-39).
1
Couple the suction strainer (1) to the female end of one hose (2); couple the male end to the
pump outlet.
2
Submerge the strainer in the water slurry/source.
3
Couple the male end of another hose (3) to the other pump outlet and position the female end in
the discharge area.
CAUTION
Never operate the water pump against a closed valve.
NOTE
An automatic bypass backplate, which will internally bypass the pump if you try to operate with a closed
valve, is built into the pump. This safety feature should not be used longer than 5 to 10 minutes.
Figure 2-39. Transfer Water Slurries
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