MAPLE SIRUP PRODUCERS MANUAL 



Figure 36. — Sap is easily poured from buckets into a low 

 sump tank, from which it is pumped into the large tank. 



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Figure 37. — The sap is lifted from the sump by means of a 

 pump. Power for the pump can be supplied by a takeoff 

 from the tractor or truck engine or by a small gasoline 



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Figure 38. — Vacuum lines operated by a vacuum pump 

 can be used to empty buckets and small containers in 

 the woods or at the roadside. 



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Figure 39. — The vacuum is obtained from the manifold of 

 the truck engine. 



