C O N N E C T W I T H C O N F I D E N C E
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OPERATION NOTICE
Do not operate the gas engine (if so equipped)
until you have put oil in the engine. Do not run
the pump dry. Serious damage to the mechanical
seal or complete failure of the mechanical seal can
result from running the pump dry. Always fill the
pump with water or the fluid being pumped before
starting the drive unit.
WARNING! DO NOT USE WITH
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
Do not use flammable liquids. This pump is not
designed or produced to pump flammable liquids of
any kind. Failure to follow this warning can result in
explosion, serious bodily injury or death.
OVERVIEW
Read these instructions and the instructions covering operation of the pump drive unit.
The gas engine (if so equipped) is shipped with no oil. Consult your owners manual for specific oil recommendations,
maintenance procedures, schedules, and troubleshooting. The maximum angle of operation for gas engine drive units is
25° in all directions. For engine warranty service contact your local engine dealer.
Make certain that all hose and pipe connections are air tight. An air leak in the suction line may prevent priming and will
reduce the performance of the pump.
Always place the pump as close to the liquid to be pumped as possible. Keep the suction line short and with few bends.
Keep the pump and engine on a level foundation. A poor foundation and a heavy suction hose (made heavier when
“primed” full of liquid) could result in a pump “down the hole”. It is not necessary to drain the pump body after use, unless
there is a danger of freezing.
There are no points on the pump that need lubrication. The pump seal is cooled and lubricated by the fluid being pumped.
When pumping dirty water or liquids containing solids, always use a pump strainer on the end of the suction line. Note:
Engine warranty service available at authorized Briggs & Stratton
®
and Honda
®
dealers.
WARNINGS
STORAGE NOTICE
There are important instructions regarding the
preparation of the engine for long periods without
use, (reference the engine instruction manual).
Before long periods of storage, the pump should
be flushed with clean water and drained. Leave all
plugs (fill and drain) out of the pump. Always store
the pump unit in a heated and dry building.
