Use and Care Manual

Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

2 Inch & 3 Inch Water Pump

Storing The Pump

Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your pump trouble free and looking good. The following steps

will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your pump’s function and appearance, and will make the pump

easier to start when you use the pump again.

Cleaning

1. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half hour before cleaning.

2. Wash the engine and pump.

Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from entering the air cleaner or muffler opening.

Keep water away from controls and all other places that are difficult to dry, as water promotes rust.

Note:

• Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water into the air cleaner or muffler

opening. Water in the air cleaner will soak the air filter, and water that passes through the air filter or

muffler can enter the cylinder, causing damage.

• Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at

least half an hour before washing.

3. Wipe dry all accessible surfaces.

4. Fill the pump chamber with clean, fresh water, start the engine outdoors, and let it run until it reaches normal

operating temperature to evaporate any external water.

Note: Dry operation will damage the pump seal. Be sure the pump chamber is filled with

water before starting the engine.

5. Stop the engine, and allow it to cool.

6. Remove the pump drain plug, and flush the pump with

clean, fresh water. Allow the water to drain from the

pump chamber, then reinstall the drain plug.

7. After the pump is clean and dry, touch up any damaged

paint, and coat areas that may rust with a light film of

oil. Lubricate controls with a silicone spray lubricant.

Pump Drain Plug