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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

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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

WP4310 Water PumP

warranty Terms and Conditions

PrOdUCT wArrANTY:  1-YeAr lIMITed wArrANTY

Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this 

eArThqUAke® wATer PUMP

 to be free from defects in the 

material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.  During the one year warranty of this product, 
Ardisam will furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. Any unit used 
in a commercial application is covered for a period of 90 days after purchase.  This warranty applies to the original owner 
with a proof of purchase and is not transferable.  This guarantee is void unless the warranty card is properly filled out 
and received by Ardisam, Inc., within 30 days of purchase or go to www.GetEarthquake.com for online registration.

For replacement parts, phone 800-345-6007 or go online to www.Getearthquake.com.

eNGINe wArrANTY:  2-YeAr lIMITed wArrANTY

Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company warrants its Viper Engines under a two-year limited warranty to be free from 
defects in materials and workmanship for the service life of the product not to exceed twenty four consecutive months from 
the date of purchase for consumer applications. As an Ardisam Viper small engine owner, you are responsible for execut-
ing proper maintenance listed in your Operating and Maintenance Instructions.  The warranty period begins on the date 
of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the period of time stated above.

*These warranties apply only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident, 
unauthorized parts, failure to use proper fuel and oil, or if repairs have been performed at non-authorized service centers. 
These warranties supersede all other warranties either expressed or implied and all other obligations or liabilities on our 
part. Ardisam, does not assume, and does not authorize any other person to assume for us, any liability in connection 
with the sale of our products.   To be at "No Charge," warranty work must be sent directly to Ardisam, Inc. or one of our 
authorized service centers and performed by them. To obtain warranty service and/or replacement instructions, contact 
our customer service department at 800-345-6007 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  or visit www.ardisam.
com.  If you choose to ship your product to Ardisam for warranty repair, you must first have prior approval from Ardisam 
by calling our customer service department at 800-345-6007 for a return material authorization number (RMA#).  Under 
these circumstances, all items must be shipped prepaid.  Ardisam will at no charge, repair or replace, at their discretion, 
any defective part which falls under the conditions stated above. Ardisam retains the right to change models, specifica-
tions and price without notice.  

EARThqUAkE

A Division of Ardisam, Inc.

1160 Eighth Ave; P.O. Box 666

Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-4180

E-mail:  [email protected]

Summary of Contents for WP4310

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual WP4310 43cc Water Pump OMWP4310 Rev 12 17 09 2009 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved ARDISAM com ...

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Page 3: ...ION Fill out and mail the registration card located in your Owner s Manual packet Warranty is valid only if your completed registration card is received by Ardisam Inc within two weeks of the purchase date Model Number____________________________________ Serial Number_____________________________________ Date of Purchase__________________________________ Place of Purchase__________________________...

Page 4: ...water pump according to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined here and inserted throughout the text Anyone who uses this water pump must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger your personal safety Read and followallinstructionsinthismanualbefore attempting to operate this equip...

Page 5: ...oline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable Never use fuel where a spark or flame may be present Never use fuel where a potential source of ignition could occur Examples include hot water or space heaters clothes dryer electric motors etc Keep flames and sparks away from engine and fuel to prevent fires Fuel fires spread very quickly and are highly explosive Prev...

Page 6: ...oved during repair that they are secure and fit correctly NOTE All repair parts must come from the factory Never replace parts that are not specifically designed for the pump 6 Replace spark plug wire CAUTION Avoid injury Hot gases are a normal by product of a functioning catalytic converter Followallsafetyinstructions to prevent burns and fires GAS OIL RATIO 1 gallon 2 5 ounces 50 1 2 gallons 5 o...

Page 7: ...ace the cap on a clean dry surface 5 Carefully add fuel without spilling 6 Do not fill gas tank completely full allowing space for fuel to expand 7 Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten Wipe off spilled fuel and allow to dry before starting engine CAUTION Avoid injury DO NOT start engine if fuel is spilled Wipe off excess fuel and allow to dry Remove engine from areato avoid sparks Fill Port As...

Page 8: ...s defined when the choke lever is between ON or CHOKE and OFF or RUN First Start Cold Start After priming move choke lever to full choke Warm Start No choke or half choke is needed CAUTION Avoid injury Starter rope can cause an unanticipatedjerktowardsengine Please follow instructions to avoid injury CAUTION Avoid injury If engine failsto start after the above operations please contact Ardisam Inc...

Page 9: ... extend the life of your engine Good maintenance is essential for safe economical and trouble free operation It will also help reduce air pollution To help you properly care for your engine the following pages include a maintenance schedule routine inspection procedures and simple main tenance procedures using basic hand tools Other service tasks that are more difficult or require special tools ar...

Page 10: ... 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 operatio...

Page 11: ...rdisam com www ardisam com www getearthquake com ARDISAM com At Ardisam we build quality and durability into the design of our products No amount of careful design by us and careful maintenance by you can guarantee a repair free life for your water pump Most repairs will be minor and easily fixed by following the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this section This guide will help you pin...

Page 12: ... Call factory 4 Replace spark plug and adjust gap 1 Turn off choke after engine is running 2 Call factory 3 Call factory 1 Add fuel to tank 1 Prime water pump as directed in manual 2 Lower suction hose 3 Unclog foreign objects from strainer 4 Replace hoses 1 Power switch off 2 Spark plug wire disconnected 3 Spark plug has no spark 1 Dirty air cleaner 2 Choke partially engaged 3 Carburetor out of a...

Page 13: ...Operator s Manual WP4310 43ccWater Pump Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 13 WP4310 WATER PUMP ENGINE BREAKDOWN ...

Page 14: ...parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 14 12 11 10 39 9 42 41 8 40 7 6 5 9 4 3 2 1 2 3 35 2 3 4 2 3 4 6 16 34 31 29 28 10 23 24 25 10 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 36 37 23 24 25 17 19 20 21 22 16 14 15 WP4310 WATER PUMP BREAKDOWN ...

Page 15: ...NOT SHOWN 1 3004127 ENGINE 2 CYCLE 43CC VIPER 1 3004128 lever Throttle 1 3004129 WASHER WITH TAB THROTTLE LEVER 1 3004130 WASHER FLAT THROTTLE LEVER 1 3004131 WASHER NYLON THROTTLE LEVER 1 3004132 SCREW THROTTLE LEVER 1 4812 cover Muffler Metal 1 4813 muffler Catalytic Converter 1 BM6A Spark Plug CHAMPION CJ8 1 CHASSIS PARTS Key Part Description Qty 1 42128 bolt engine mount 2 2 42131 bolt rubber ...

Page 16: ...tenance Instructions The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user and continues for the period of time stated above These warranties apply only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use misuse alteration accident unauthorized parts failure to use proper fuel and oil or if repairs have been performed at non authorized servic...

Page 17: ...ed part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the owner s manual supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage that part will be repaired or replaced at no charge to the owner Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period Any warranted pa...

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Page 20: ...ck for parts online at www earthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 Earthquake Division of Ardisam Inc 1160 8th Avenue PO Box 666 Cumberland WI 54829 800 345 6007 Fax 715 822 2223 Email info ardisam com ...

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