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Placing Strainer Basket Into Water Source
Place strainer basket into water to be pumped. Basket must be fully
immersed.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of water pump can damage it and shorten its
life.
• NEVER operate pump without strainer connected to end of suc-
tion hose.
• Keep strainer out of sand or silt, place in bucket or on stones.
• DO NOT let pump run dry or damage to seals may result.
OPERATION
Starting the Water Pump
Use the following start instructions:
1.
Fill Engine with Oil, SAE 10W30
2. Make sure unit is on a flat, level surface and pump chamber is primed.
3. Turn fuel valve (1) to “On” position. The fuel valve handle will be
vertical (pointing toward the ground).
4. Push on/off switch (2) to “On” position.
5. Move engine speed lever (3) to “Fast” ( ) position.
7. Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt.
Then pull handle rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback
and start engine.
6. Move choke lever (4) to “On” position.
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WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result in
bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward
engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could
result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and
then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
STARTING THE WATER PUMP
