Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual LF3TWP9 and LF3TWP9-‐CA PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW LIFAN Power USA Water Pump (-‐CA) Indicates this unit is CARB Certified for California Downloaded from www.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS! 1. Unit Shipped with “NO OIL” in Engine or where applicable pumps and/or accessories. Check and fill with proper oil as outlined in the Owner’s Manual for the respective product. 2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface 4 Product Specifications 5 Safety Instructions 6 Controls and Features 9 PRE-‐OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 Connecting Water Inlet Hose 10 Connecting Water Outlet Hose 11 Engine Oil Level Check 12 Engine Fuel Level Check 13 Air Cleaner Element Check 14 Pum
Preface Thank you for choosing LIFAN Power USA for your Power Equipment Needs. LIFAN Power USA prides itself on providing quality products at affordable pricing, creating the “Best Equipment Value on Today’s Market!” All LIFAN Power USA products are manufactured utilizing the latest technology.
PRODUCT?SPECIFICATIONS Pro?Series?Water?Pump LF3TWP9(.CA) Model Suction/Discharge?Diameter Rotation?Velocity Delivery Suction?Lift Maximum?Pump?Head 3"in 3600rpm 17440"gph 26.24"ft 98.42"ft ENGINE Manufacturer LIFAN Model LF177F(BP Type 4(Stroke2OHV2Single2Cylinder 9MHP Maximum?Horsepower?(MHPa) Displacement 270cc Starting?System Recoil Fuel?Tank?Capacity 1.
Safety Instructions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. For your safety read this manual carefully.
Safety Instructions (continued) WARNING! Rapid recoil of starter cord (kickback) may pull hand and arm forward toward engine at a rapid rate. Broken bones, bruises, sprains, and fractures may result. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until tension is felt, then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
Safety Instructions (continued) WARNING! While engine is running temperature may exceed 150°F (65°C). Server burns may occur. Exhaust heat/gasses can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. • • • • • Do NOT touch hot surfaces and do avoid exhaust gasses. Allow water pump to cool before touching.
Controls and Features Legend 1. Throttle Valve Lever – Controls Engine Speed 2. Choke Lever – Before starting cold engine, rotate the choke lever to the left until resistance is felt. After starting the water pump, rotate the choke lever to the right to disengage. Do NOT choke a warm engine when starting. 3.
Pre-‐Operating Instructions: Connecting Water Inlet Hose Use commercially available hose, hose joint, and clamp. The water inlet hose must be of continuous structure and be rigid. The length of the hose should be no more than required. The effect of suction is greatest at shorter distances from the water surface.
Pre-‐Operating Instructions: Connecting Water Outlet Hose Use commercially available hose, hose joint, and clamp. A short hose with a big diameter will provide the best performance. A long hose with a small diameter will increase flowing resistance and decrease the power output of the water pump.
Pre-‐Operating Instructions: Engine Oil Level Check CAUTION: • Running engine with insufficient engine oil can cause severe damage to the engine. • The engine performance and service life is directly dependent of the quality of the engine oil. Do NOT use contaminated engine oil or vegetable oil.
Pre-‐Operating Instructions: Engine Fuel Level Check CAUTION: • Gasoline is extremely flammable. Keep away from ignition sources. • Fuel unit only in well-‐ventilated areas with the engine stalled. • Do NOT smoke near unit. • Do NOT spill fuel out of the fuel tank. Spilled gasoline and gasoline vapor may ignite.
Pre-‐Operating Instructions: Air Cleaner Element Check CAUTION: • Do NOT run the engine without air cleaner element installed. Operation of engine without air cleaner element installed will result in the inhalation of dirt, dust, and other debris into the engine and through the carburetor.
Pre-‐Operating Instructions: Pump Water Capacity Check CAUTION: • Do NOT run engine without water inside the pump. Operation of engine without water inside the pump will cause the pump to overheat. Prolonged operation of engine without water inside the pump will damage the pump gasket and impeller.
Operation of Water Pump Water Pump Use Location: WARNING! • • • Running water pump gives off carbon monoxide gas. It is odorless, colorless, and highly toxic. Breathing carbon monoxide gas can leads to fainting, nausea or may result in death. Only operate water pump outdoors.
Operation of Water Pump (continued) Starting the Engine: Refer to the Controls and Features section for additional diagrams and definitions. 1. Prime the pump. 2. Move the fuel cock to the “ON” position. 3. To start a cold engine, refer to instruction in the Controls and Features section – 2. Choke lever.
Operation of Water Pump (continued) Stopping the engine: IN EMERGENCY: 1. Turn the engine switch to the “OFF” position. NORMAL PROCEDURE: 1. Move the throttle valve lever to the “SLOW” position. 2. Turn the engine switch to the “OFF” position. 3. Turn the fuel cock to the “OFF” position. 4.
Transporting and Storing the Unit CAUTION: • To avoid fire, allow water pump to cool down for at least twenty (20) minutes before transporting or storing the unit. • Always transport and store the unit with the fuel cock in the “OFF” position. • Always keep unit in horizontal position to the ground to prevent fuel from spilling.
Transporting and Storing the Unit (continued) 9. Add the recommended amount of fuel stabilizer, in accordance with the amount recommended by the manufacturer of the fuel stabilizer, to the unused gasoline left in the unit’s tank. 10. Place the unit in a clean, dry, and secure location. 11. Cover the unit to protect from dust.
Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE PROCEDURE Engine Oil Check TIME Each Use After Each 40 Hours of Use (For Initial Break Replace Engine Oil in – After First (1st) 10 Hours of Use Check Each Use/Replace As Needed or After Air Cleaner Filter Every 100 Hours of Use Impeller Check After 300 Hours of Use or After First Year
Maintenance (continued) OIL CHANGE PROCEDURES (continued): 4. Replace the dipstick on your engine. PROPER MAINTENANCE OF YOUR UNIT WILL INCREASE THE LIFE OF YOUR PRODUCT. THE OIL MUST BE CHANGED ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR PROPER OPERATION, AND RELIABILITY AND TO ALSO MAINTAIN YOUR WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
Maintenance (continued) SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE: 1. Remove Spark Plug Cap (refer to "Spark Plug Cap Removal” figure below.) 2. Remove Spark Plug with socket and handle supplied with your unit (refer to “Spark Plug Removal” figure below.) 3. Clean any carbon build-‐up around the Spark Plug. 4.
Maintenance (continued) FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (continued): diagram below) and either clean or replace the fuel filter element. Re-‐assemble the fuel filter element (refer to “Fuel Filter Element Assembly” diagram below.
Troubleshooting IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START: 1. Check to ensure switches are in the “ON” position. 2. Check engine oil level. The unit possesses a Low Oil Shutdown feature that will not allow your engine to start if the oil is below safe operating levels.
Water Pump Safety 1. Never operate a gasoline engine powered product in any enclosed spaces, as they product deadly Carbon Monoxide Poisonous Gases. 2. Do NOT operate your power equipment in inclement weather such as rain, snow, and/or sleet. 3.
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Please Read this Owner’s Manual Carefully Before Operating Your New Water Pump. This Owner’s Manual includes the operation and maintenance of the LF3TWP9 and LF3TWP9-‐CA.
