Water Pump User Manual
5
BEFORE EACH OPERATION
Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will
significantly reduce your risk of injury.
Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and
how to operate them.
Familiarize yourself with the pump and its operation before you begin
using it. Know how to quickly shut off the engine in case of an
emergency.
Check Your Pump
For your safety, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations,
and to maximize the service life of your multi-purpose pump, it is very
important to take a few moments before you operate the pump to
check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find, or
have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the pump.
• Make sure the pump is on a level surface.
• Look around and underneath the pump for signs of oil or gasoline
leaks.
• Look for signs of damage.
• Check each control for proper operation.
• Check that all nuts, bolts, screws, and hose connectors and clamps
are tightened.
• Keep all shields and covers in place while operating the pump.
• Check the general condition of the hoses.
• Check the air filter (page 11) and oil level (page 7).
• Check the fuel level (page 7). Starting with a full tank will help to
eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.
Check Your Pumping Area
For your safety and the safety of others, always inspect the area
before operating the pump.
If the discharge hose must run across a roadway, the hose should
cross the roadway perpendicular to traffic flow. Also, heavy boards
should be placed next to the hose so the motor vehicle weight does
not shut off the discharge as vehicles cross over the hose.
Driving over a discharge hose while the pump is running, or even
possibly when the pump is stopped, may cause pump case failure.
Suction Hose Connection
Use approved hose, hose connector, and hose clamps (see page 19).
The suction hose must be reinforced with a non collapsible wall or
wire braided construction to prevent suction hose collapse. Keep the
pump as close to the liquid to be pumped as possible. Avoid bends
and sharp turns. Pump performance is best when the pump is not far
above the liquid level and the hose is kept straight. Self-priming time
is also proportional to the suction hose length. Using a longer suction
hose will increase the self-priming time.
Tighten the hose
connector to the
suction hose with a
hose clamp to
prevent air leakage
and loss of suction.
Verify that the
connector sealing
washer is installed
and in good
condition. A loosely
connected suction
hose will reduce
pump performance
and self-priming ability.
The strainer provided with the pump should always be attached to the
end of the suction hose with a hose clamp as shown.
The strainer will prevent debris from entering the pump, preventing
clogging or damage to the pump. Clean the strainer of any debris.
Discharge Hose Connection
Use approved hose, hose connector, and hose clamps (see page 19).
A short, large diameter hose will provide lower fluid friction and
improve pump output. A long or small diameter hose increases fluid
friction and reduces pump output.
NOTICE
Do not attach rigid piping or heavy fittings to the suction or discharge
ports. This may cause damage to the pump.
Tighten the hose clamp to prevent the hose from disconnecting under
high pressure.
WARNING
Improperly maintaining this multi-purpose pump, or failing to
correct a problem before operation, could cause a malfunction
in which you could be seriously injured.
Always perform a pre-operation inspection before each
operation, and correct any problem.
BOARDS
DISCHARGE
HOSE
SEALING WASHER
HOSE CLAMP
STRAINER
PRIMING FILLER
HOLE
HOSE CLAMP
PRIMING FILLER
CAP
PRIMING LIQUID
DISCHARGE
HOSE