Operator's Manual
WP4310 43cc Water Pump
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Operator's Manual
WP4310 43cc Water Pump
Check for parts online at
www.getearthquake.com
or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
lONG TERm STORAGE
• If your pump will not be used for more than one
month, prepare it for long-term storage.
Steps for long Term Storage
1. Add fuel stabilizer before storing for long periods
of time.
2. Run engine for 10-15 minutes to ensure that the
stabilizer reaches the carburetor.
3. Remove the remaining fuel from the gas tank into
an approved fuel container.
4. Drain water from pump if storing in temperatures
below freezing.
TRANSpORTING YOUR WATER pUmp
1. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space
or vehicle. Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing
serious injury or death.
2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an
open vehicle in an upright position
3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove gas
into an approved red gasoline container.
DO NOT
SIphON bY mOUTh.
4. Run engine to expand fuel in the carburetor and
fuel tank. Always run engine in a well ventilated area.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine and pump.
Allow to dry.
CAUTION
AvOID INjURY! TO AvOID INjURY OR DEATh,
NEvER SIphON FUEl bY mOUTh.
CAUTION
AvOID INjURY! NEvER STORE WATER pUmp WITh
FUEl IN ThE FUEl TANk INSIDE AN ENClOSED
AREA OR bUIlDING.
5. Store in an upright position.
6. Remove all debris from engine and water pump.
Cooling Fins
• Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free
from any debris before each use.
Air Filters
• Never run engine without air cleaner properly
installed. Added wear and engine failure may occur if
air cleaner is not installed on engine.
• Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours
of operation.
Clean more frequently if engine is
operated in extremely dusty conditions.
Steps for Cleaning Air Filters
NEvER TWIST AIR FIlTERS WhEN ClEANING.
AlWAYS pRESS.
1. Wash in warm water with mild soap until dirt and debris
are removed. Press filter when washing, do not twist.
2. Rinse in warm water until soap and dirt are
removed.
3. Dry filter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing
filter until dry.
4. Apply oil to the entire filter.
5. Remove excess oil.
6. Attach the filter and filter cover to the engine.
Spark plug
• Check spark plug every 50 operating hours.
1. Remove dirt and debris around the spark plug
before removing.
2. Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following
have occurred: pitted electrodes, burned electrodes,
cracked porcelain or deposits around the electrodes.
3. Check spark plug for proper gap (.025” to .030”).
4. After analysis of the spark plug, install original or a
new spark plug and tighten securely.
NOTE: DO NOT OvERTIGhTEN!
NOTE: CROSS REFERENCE SpARk plUG IS A
ChAmpION Cj8.
Carburetor
• Never tamper with factory setting of the
carburetor.
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