Operating Guide

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100742 - 2 IN. (5 CM) SEMI-TRASH PUMP
STORAGE
6. Clean the engine according to the Maintenance section.
7. Change the oil.
8. Remove the spark plug and pour about 1⁄2 oz. (14.9 mL) of oil
into the cylinder. Crank the engine slowly to distribute the oil
and lubricate the cylinder.
9. Reattach the spark plug.
Long Term Storage
 WARNING
Never store the water pump indoors or next to appliances
where there is a source of heat or open flame, spark or pilot
light because they can ignite gasoline vapors. DO NOT store a
water pump near fertilizer or any corrosive material. Even with
an empty gas tank, gasoline vapors could ignite.
 DANGER
Engine exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon
monoxide gas.
To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of the product
during periods of storage, the following precautions should be
followed:
– When storing the water pump for short or long periods of
time make sure that the engine switch (where applicable)
and the fuel valve are set in the “OFF” position.
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NOTICE
Our engines work well with 10% or less ethanol blend
gasoline. When using ethanol-gasoline blends there are some
issues worth noting:
– Ethanol-gasoline blends can absorb more water than
gasoline alone.
– These blends can eventually separate, leaving water or a
watery goo in the tank, fuel valve and carburetor.
– With gravity-fed supplies, the compromised gasoline can
be drawn into the carburetor and cause damage to the
engine and/or potential hazards.
– There are only a few suppliers of fuel stabilizer that are
formulated to work with ethanol-gasoline blends.
– Any damages or hazards caused by using improper
gasoline, improperly stored gasoline, and/or improperly
formulated stabilizers, are not covered by manufacturer’s
warranty.
It is advisable to always shut off the gasoline supply, run the
engine to starvation and drain the tank when the equipment is
not in use for more than 30 days.
Protect your water pump from freezing.
1. Apply all storage instructions from previous sections.
2. Make sure water pump is free of all water before storing for
winter.
3. In order to prevent the pump from freezing you will need to
insert RV antifreeze.
4. You will need approximately 6 oz. (177.4 mL) of RV antifreeze,
a funnel, and approximately 12 in. (30.5 cm) of garden hose
or equivalent.
5. Pour the antifreeze into the funnel connected to the pump
inlet or priming cap (top) with a small hose, then pull on the
recoil starter. Pull the recoil several times to circulate the
antifreeze.