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Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

2 Inch & 3 Inch Water Pump

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Correction

Engine Will Not Start

Engine Lacks Power

No Pump Output

Low Pump Output

1. Fuel valve OFF.

2. Choke Open.

3. Engine switch OFF.

4. Out fuel.

5. Bad fuel; engine stored without

treating or draining gasoline, or

improperly gapped.

6. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or

improperly gapped.

7. Spark plug wet with fuel

(flooded engine).

8. Fuel filter clogged, carburetor

malfunction, ignition

malfunction, valves stuck, etc.

1. Filter element clogged.

2. Bad fuel; engine stored without

treating or draining gasoline, or

refueled with bad gasoline.

3. Fuel filter clogged, carburetor

malfunction, ignition malfunction,

valves stuck, etc.

1. Pump not primed.

2. Hose collapsed, cut or punctured.

3. Strainer not completely under

water.

4. Air leak at connector.

5. Strainer clogged.

6. Excessive head.

1. Hose collapsed, damaged, too long

or diameter too small.

2. Air leak at connector.

3. Strainer clogged.

4. Hose damaged, too long, or

diameter to small.

5. Marginal head.

1. Check air filter. Clean or replace.

2. Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refuel

with fresh gasoline.

3. Take engine to qualified mechanic.

Replace or repair faulty components as

necessary.

1. Prime pump.

2. Replace suction hose.

3. Sink the strainer and the end of a suction

hose completely underwater.

4. Replace sealing washer if missing or

damaged. Tighten hose connector and

clamp.

5. Clean debris from strainer.

6. Relocate pump and/or hoses to reduce

head.

1. Replace suction hose.

2. Replace sealing washer if missing or

damaged. Tighten hose connector and

clamp.

3. Clean debris from strainer.

4. Replace discharge hose.

5. Relocate pump and/or hoses to reduce

head.

1. Move fuel valve lever to ON.

2. Move choke lever to Closed unless

engine is warm.

3. Turn engine switch to ON.

4. Refuel.

5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor.

Refuel with fresh gasoline.

6. Remove and inspect spark plug.

Clean gap, or replace spark plug.

7. Remove and inspect spark plug. Dry

and reinstall sparkplug. Start engine

with throttle lever in fast position.

8. Take engine to a qualified

mechanic. Replace or repair faulty

components as necessary.