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Problem
Cause
Solution
Chemical pump will not start
No fuel
Add fuel
Faulty spark plug
Replace spark plug
Chemical pump will not start; Chemical
pump starts but runs roughly
Low oil level
Fill crankcase to the proper level; place
water transfer pump on a flat, level surface
Choke in the wrong position
Adjust choke
Spark plug wire loose
Attach wire to spark plug
Water pump shuts down during operation
Out of fuel
Fill fuel tank
Low oil level
Fill crankcase to the proper level; place
water transfer pump on a flat, level surface
Chemical pump overheating or performing
poorly
Strainer or hose clogged
Remove debris from strainer or hose
Pump not primed
Re-prime pump
Suction hose out of water
Place suction hose under the surface of
the water
Head limit exceeded
Relocate pump so suction head is less
than discharge head (maximum 98 feet)
Air leak
Tighten connectors and clamps or replace
seal packing
Pump will not draw water
Water not added to pump
Review “Priming the Pump” section of this
manual
Hose clamps on inlet hose are not tight
Even small pinhole leak can result in
vacuum loss preventing pump from
priming. Check hose clamps to ensure
they are tight. Adjust clamp position if
necessary.
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