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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

Operator's Manual

WP4310 43cc Water Pump

Check for parts online at 

www.getearthquake.com

 or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5

bURNS AND FIRES

The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the 

engine become extremely hot during the operation 

of the engine. These parts remain extremely hot after 

the engine has stopped.

This engine is designed to operate using a catalytic 

converter which contributes to the engine’s 

compliance with the EPA.

prevention of burns and Fires

•  Never remove the muffler guard from the engine.

•  Never touch the muffler guard because it is 

extremely hot and will cause severe burns.

•  Never touch parts of the engine that become hot 

during and after operation.

•  Always keep materials and debris away from 

muffler guard and other hot parts of the engine to 

avoid fires.

 

 

CAUTION

AvOID  INjURY!  WhEN  WORkING  ON  OR 

REplACING pARTS FOR ThE ENGINE OR pUmp 

YOU mUST AlWAYS DISCONNECT SpARk plUG 

WIRE  FROm ThE  SpARk  plUG  AND  kEEp  IT 

AWAY FROm ThE SpARk plUG.

3.  Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire 

away from the spark plug and any metal parts. This 

must always be done or arcing may occur between 

spark plug wire and metal parts.
4.  Replace or repair the part on the engine or pump.

5.  Check all parts that were repaired, or removed 
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. FOllOW All SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

TO pREvENT bURNS AND FIRES.

GAS

OIL

RATIO

1 gallon

2.5 ounces

50:1

2 gallons

5 ounces

50:1

5 gallons

13 ounces

50:1

 

 

CAUTION

DO NOT AlTER/mODIFY ENGINE OR pUmp:

AvOID INjURY! NEvER AlTER OR mODIFY 

ThE ENGINE FROm ThE FACTORY. SERIOUS 

INjURY OR DEATh mAY OCCUR IF ENGINE IS 

mODIFIED OR AlTERED.

 

 

CAUTION

AvOID  INjURY!  plEASE  DO  NOT  START YOUR 

WATER  pUmp  UNTIl  YOU  hAvE  READ  ThE 

pREvIOUS  SECTION  OF ThIS  mANUAl.  ONCE 

COmplETED,  FOllOW ThE  STEpS  bElOW TO 

START YOUR pUmp.

 

 

CAUTION

AvOID  INjURY!  AlWAYS  WEAR  hEARING 

pROTECTION WhIlE OpERATING ENGINE.

OpERATION

STEpS FOR WORkING ON ENGINE OR 

pUmp

1.  Turn off engine switch.
2.  Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

pREpARING ENGINE FOR STARTING

GAS AND OIl

Quality

To operate the engine you must use a high quality 

2-cycle oil to ensure that the engine operates 

correctly for the life of the engine. Use unleaded 

regular, unleaded premium or reformulated 

automotive fuel only. It may contain up to 10% 

ethanol, 10% gasohol, 15% MTBE, and 15% ETBE.  

DO 

NOT use methanol or leaded fuels.

mixture

Run earth auger with a ratio of 50:1. 

DO NOT use 

marine 2-cycle oil.

 See chart below.

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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