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FM13V - SERVICE 1 SERIAL NUMBERFM13V - SERVICE 1 SERIAL NUMBERSERVICESERIAL NUMBERRecord the serial numbers and date of purchase of your equipment in

10 FM13V - CONTROLS OVERVIEW10 FM13V - CONTROLS OVERVIEWDESCRIPTIONSIgnition SwitchThis switch has three positions.• Insert key and turn clockwise to

FM13V - CONTROLS 11 OVERVIEWFM13V - CONTROLS 11 OVERVIEWdisplayed.ThrottleThis lever adjusts engine speed during mixing process.• Move lever to the ri

12 FM13V - CONTROLS OVERVIEW12 FM13V - CONTROLS OVERVIEWManual Fuel Shut-off ValveThis valve stops the flow of fuel from the fuel tank to the engine w

FM13V - CONTROLS 13 DESCRIPTIONSFM13V - CONTROLS 13 DESCRIPTIONSValves1. mixing jet valve 4. dry chemical hopper valve2. pump drain valve 5. discharge

14 FM13V - CONTROLS DESCRIPTIONS14 FM13V - CONTROLS DESCRIPTIONSPump Drain ValveThis valve drains fluid from pump and some fluid lines.• Turn handle c

FM13V - CONTROLS 15 DESCRIPTIONSFM13V - CONTROLS 15 DESCRIPTIONSMixing Venturi ValveThis valve controls flow of fluid though mixing venturi at the bot

16 FM13V - CONTROLS DESCRIPTIONS16 FM13V - CONTROLS DESCRIPTIONS

FM13V - SAFETY 17 FM13V - SAFETY 17 SAFETYFollow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment:• Complete proper training and read operator’

18 FM13V - SAFETY ACCESSORIES18 FM13V - SAFETY ACCESSORIESACCESSORIESFire ExtinguisherIf required, a fire extinguisher should be mounted near the powe

FM13V - SAFETY 19 SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONSFM13V - SAFETY 19 SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONSSAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONSThese classifications and the

2 FM13V - SERVICE SUPPORT PROCEDURE2 FM13V - SERVICE SUPPORT PROCEDURESUPPORT PROCEDURENotify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of

20 FM13V - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS20 FM13V - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTSSAFETY ALERTSElectric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injur

FM13V - SAFETY 21 SAFETY ALERTSFM13V - SAFETY 21 SAFETY ALERTSIncorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equ

22 FM13V - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS22 FM13V - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTSExposure to high noise levels may cause hearing loss. Wear hearing protection.Fall possi

FM13V - LIFT 23 LIFTFM13V - LIFT 23 LIFTLIFTCrushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you. Use proper procedures and equipment or

24 FM13V - LIFT LIFT24 FM13V - LIFT LIFTTank Lift fluid tank by attaching sling to lift points located on side of tank.IMPORTANT: Empty tank before li

FM13V - PREPARATION 25 CHECK EQUIPMENTFM13V - PREPARATION 25 CHECK EQUIPMENTPREPARATIONCHECK EQUIPMENTCheck the following before starting each day’s w

26 FM13V - PREPARATION SELECT DRILLING FLUID26 FM13V - PREPARATION SELECT DRILLING FLUIDSELECT DRILLING FLUIDFor productive drilling and equipment pro

FM13V - PREPARATION 27 SELECT DRILLING FLUIDFM13V - PREPARATION 27 SELECT DRILLING FLUIDBentoniteBentonite is a dry powder. When properly mixed with w

28 FM13V - PREPARATION SELECT DRILLING FLUID28 FM13V - PREPARATION SELECT DRILLING FLUIDPlanning Drilling Fluid Requirements1. Determine drilling cond

FM13V - OPERATION 29 SELECT DRILLING FLUIDFM13V - OPERATION 29 SELECT DRILLING FLUIDOPERATIONThis section covers basic operation. For questions about

FM13V - FOREWORD 3 RESOURCESFM13V - FOREWORD 3 RESOURCESFOREWORDThis manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and

30 FM13V - OPERATION Mix Drilling Fluid30 FM13V - OPERATION Mix Drilling FluidMix Drilling Fluid 1. Ensure valve in suction line and at least one va

FM13V - OPERATION 31 Mix Drilling FluidFM13V - OPERATION 31 Mix Drilling Fluid5. Open choke after engine is warm.EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN Turn ignition swit

32 FM13V - OPERATION Mix Drilling Fluid32 FM13V - OPERATION Mix Drilling FluidMeasuring Funnel ViscosityViscosity is the measure of internal resistanc

FM13V - OPERATION 33 PUMP FLUID TO DRILLING UNITFM13V - OPERATION 33 PUMP FLUID TO DRILLING UNITPUMP FLUID TO DRILLING UNITElectric shock. Contacting

34 FM13V - OPERATION DRAIN SYSTEM34 FM13V - OPERATION DRAIN SYSTEMDRAIN SYSTEMDrain system under the following circumstances:• Temperature is expected

FM13V - OPERATION 35 DRAIN SYSTEMFM13V - OPERATION 35 DRAIN SYSTEM7. When finished, pull up the ground wire and grounding stake (if used). Store in se

36 FM13V - OPERATION DRAIN SYSTEM36 FM13V - OPERATION DRAIN SYSTEM

FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 37 DRAIN SYSTEMFM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 37 DRAIN SYSTEMLUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCEFluid under pressure

38 FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW38 FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE OVERVIEWOVERVIEWInterval Task Page no.daily check engine oil 395

FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 39 ENGINE OILFM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 39 ENGINE OILENGINE OILCheck OilCheck engine oil at dipstick befo

4 FM13V - FOREWORD RESOURCES4 FM13V - FOREWORD RESOURCESOperator's ManualFM13VIssue No. 1.0/OP-1/07Part Number 053-1125Copyright 2007by The Charl

40 FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER40 FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE AIR FILTERAIR FILTERChange foam air filter element every 100 h

FM13V - TROUBLESHOOTING 41 PUMPFM13V - TROUBLESHOOTING 41 PUMPTROUBLESHOOTINGThe FM13V has a metering plate in the bottom of the dry chemical hopper s

42 FM13V - TROUBLESHOOTING PUMP42 FM13V - TROUBLESHOOTING PUMPLow yield properties Check feed rate.Make sure screen is in strainer.Check water pH.Try

FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS 43 FM13VFM13V - SPECIFICATIONS 43 FM13VSPECIFICATIONSFM13VDimensions U.S. MetricLength 60 in 1.5 mHeight 43 in 1.1 mWidth 26 in

44 FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS FM13V44 FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS FM13VNoise Level:Operator 92 dbA sound pressure per ISO 6394.Exterior 105 dbA sound power per

FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS 45 DRILLING FLUID TANKSFM13V - SPECIFICATIONS 45 DRILLING FLUID TANKSDRILLING FLUID TANKS500 gal (1893 L) tankDimensions U.S. M

46 FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS DRILLING FLUID TANKS46 FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS DRILLING FLUID TANKS1000 gal (3786 L) tankDimensions U.S. MetricLength 125 in

FM13V - CONTENTS 5 RESOURCESFM13V - CONTENTS 5 RESOURCESCONTENTSSERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 FM13V - CONTENTS RESOURCES6 FM13V - CONTENTS RESOURCESOPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Mix Drillin

FM13V - OVERVIEW 7 RESOURCESFM13V - OVERVIEW 7 RESOURCESOVERVIEWThe FM13V is a platform mounted venturi mixing system which mixes drilling fluid qui

8 FM13V - OVERVIEW RESOURCES8 FM13V - OVERVIEW RESOURCES

FM13V - CONTROLS 9 OVERVIEWFM13V - CONTROLS 9 OVERVIEWCONTROLSOVERVIEWSwitches and Gauges1. ignition switch 6. choke2. auxiliary outlet (12VDC) 7. man