Owner's Manual

15
OPERATION
This chapter tells how to operate your pump safely and effectively.
Read this chapter completely before operating the pump. Take time to
familiarize yourself with the controls and how they operate. The small
amount of time spent in familiarization will reward you with greater
efficiency and reduced risk.
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
To safely realize the full potential of this pump, you need a complete
understanding of its operation and a certain amount of practice with its
controls.
Before operating the pump for the first time, please review the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page 6 and the chapter
titled BEFORE OPERATION.
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed
area, such as a garage. Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area
and cause illness or death.
Do not pump drinking water. Pump only non-potable water, muddy
water, and water containing solids. Pumping flammable liquids, such
as gasoline or fuel oils, can result in a fire or explosion, causing
serious injury. Pumping sea water, beverages, acids, chemical
solutions, or any other liquid that promotes corrosion can damage the
pump.