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 WARNING
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 liquid 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 airtight. An air leak in the suction line may prevent priming and will reduce the
performance of the pump.
Do not restrict the pump inlet. High volume pumps such as the Banjo 444 Series pumps should not have the inlet port or line
restricted. If the pump is equipped from the factory with a 4″ inlet flange, the pump should be plumbed with a 4″ inlet line. If the pump
is equipped from the factory with a 3″ inlet flange, the pump should be plumbed with a 3″ inlet line. If the pump is equipped from the
factory with a 2″ inlet flange, the pump should be plumbed with a 2″ inlet line. Failure to follow these instructions can result in pump
cavitation and pump failure.
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 basket strainer on the end of the suction line.
Engine warranty service available at authorized Honda & Briggs and Stratton Dealers.
*Note: Do NOT operate pump without the supplied EPA approved fuel tank and lines.
WARNINGS
STORAGE WARNING
There are important instructions regarding the
preparation of the engine for long periods
without use (reference the engine owners 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 in a heated and dry building.
