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WP-1000

TROUBLESHOOTING

© 4/2015 ECHO Inc.

X7505120800

29

TROUBLESHOOTING PUMP END

No water delivered or not 
enough water delivered 

•Pump not primed

•Fill pump body with water. 

•Speed too low

•Pump should operate at 5600-6300 rpm. 

•Clean suction opening. 

•Suction line clogged

 •Locate pump closer to water.

•Suction lift too high

•Tighten connections or replace with new 
hose or pipe.

•Air leak in suction line

Use pipe compund to seal threads.

 

•Impeller plugged.  

•Clean impeller. 

•Suction end not submerged deep 
enough. 

•Submerge suction hose or piping enough 
so no air enters while pump is operating.

Not enough pressure

•Speed too low.

•Engine should operate at 5600-6300 rpm.  

•Worn impeller. 

•Replace impeller.

Pumps water, then stops

•Suction line out of water.

 •Lower suction line into water.                                                                                                                                               

•Suction lift too high.

•Locate pump nearer water.

•Pump clogs with debris.

•Clean pump and impeller.

•Suction strainer clogs.

•Clean strainer.

•Pump seal worn.

•Replace seal. (ECHO Dealer)

Pumps water, then stops 

•Foreign matter settled or solidified 
inside the pump.

•Remove pump casing and clean the pump

•Impeller is clogged by solid debris.

Summary of Contents for WP-1000

Page 1: ...er or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly a...

Page 2: ...Emission Control Exhaust Evaporative 9 EPA 2010 and Later and or C A R B TIER III 9 Description 10 Contents 12 Assembly 13 Suction Hose 13 Discharge Hose 13 Operation 15 Fuel 15 17 Priming the Pump 17 Starting Cold Engine 18 Starting Warm Engine 19 Stopping Engine 20 Maintenance 21 Skill Levels 21 Maintenance Intervals 21 Air Filter 22 Fuel Filter 22 Spark Plug 23 Cooling System 23 Exhaust System ...

Page 3: ...ur retailer or call 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 Dealer information is also available on our Web Site When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Echo Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from...

Page 4: ...ND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury Improper use or maintenance can result in injury Carefully read this manual Learn how to operate your pump correctly Know and understand the location and operation of the controls Also pay close attention to safety messages in this manual Unauthorized modifica...

Page 5: ... create a fire hazard resulting from entrapped gas fumes and overheating which can result in damage to the engine and other components Avoid accidental fires and engine overheating Do not operate equipment when mentally or physically stressed Do not under any circumstances use the pump for purposes that exceed its rated capacity Do not leave pump unattended If not securely fastened pump may shift ...

Page 6: ... followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit Wear eye ear and head protection Finger severing Wear slip resistant foot wear Carburetor Adjustment Idle speed Emergency Stop Hot Surface Choke Control Cold Start Position Choke Closed Choke Control Run Position Choke Open Primer Bulb DO NOT smoke near fuel Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol De...

Page 7: ...eves DO NOT WEAR SHORTS DO NOT WEAR TIES SCARVES JEWELRY or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves Keep long hair away from engine and air intake Retain hair with cap or net Hot Humid Weather Heavy p...

Page 8: ...be responsible for the failure of cutting devices attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed Inspect guards and shield for damage and that shield is secu...

Page 9: ...and if the second to last character of the Engine Family on the Emission Control Information label sample below is C K or T the emission control system is EM and TWC 3 way catalyst The fuel tank fuel line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an E...

Page 10: ...decal s on your unit Make sure the decal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information Extra Parts for discharge hose Hot Label ...

Page 11: ...housing holds water after the pump is stopped eliminating the need for priming at the next start up 12 DRAIN PLUG Drains water from pump housing for storage 13 SUCTION PORT Suction hose attaches to port 14 DISCHARGE PORT Discharge hose attaches to port Accepts 25 mm 1 inch hose coupling or 25 x 19 mm 1 x 3 4 inch Garden Hose adaptor included with pump 15 PRIME PORT PLUG Used to prime or fill the p...

Page 12: ...ng the carton check for damage Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts ____ 1 Pump Assembly ____ 1 Suction Hose 21 ____ 1 Operator s Manual ____ 1 Emission Control Warranty Statement ____ 1 Garden Hose Adaptor 23 ____ 3 Hose Clamps 20 ____ 2 Hose Fittings 18 ____ 2 Hose Connecter 19 ____ 2 Sealing Washers 17 ____ ...

Page 13: ...ry of air into the pump Use an acceptable pipe thread sealant on all threaded nipple connections Always use the strainer with the suction hose Gravel or debris sucked into the pump will cause serious impeller and housing damage If the strainer clogs with debris prevent the strainer from touching the bottom Placing the strainer in a submerged bucket or basket may also work Discharge Hose Garden Hos...

Page 14: ...nc ASSEMBLY WP 1000 1 Assemble clamp B hose connecter C hose fitting D and sealing washer E as shown for suction hose 2 Attach hose onto discharge port When 1 inch discharge hose is used 25 mm to 3 4 inch adaptor H is not required ...

Page 15: ... may cause performance problems loss of power overheating fuel vapor lock and unintended machine operation including but not limited to improper clutch engagement Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines gaskets carburetors and other engine components Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may cont...

Page 16: ...tion before starting the engine Mixing Instructions 1 Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline 2 Add the proper amount of 2 stroke oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel s...

Page 17: ...ipe connections are air tight and all hose coupling gaskets or o rings are installed 4 Keep prime port plug and pump drain plug tightly secured in place during operation 5 Make sure strainer is in place 6 Maximum pump efficiency is obtained by Keeping hoses straight and avoiding kinks and sharp bends in hoses Using shortest suction lift practical Using as few connecters elbows and adaptors as poss...

Page 18: ... current when exposed to live electrical wiring Electrocution will result Do not operate pump in flooded basements without first shutting off electricity from outside the house Pump should be located outside in a vented area Do not operate pump in flooded areas near power lines unless electric service has been disconnected Prolongedpumpingofwatercontainingsludgemudand gravel will cause rapid wear ...

Page 19: ...es or 5 6 pulls move choke lever B to Run position and pull recoil starter handle rope until engine starts and runs Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes Note If engine does not start with choke in Run position after 5 pulls repeat instructions 8 Place throttle lever D in half throttle position until pump begins to pump water Then move lever to full throttle Starting Warm Engine The st...

Page 20: ... position to stall engine Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using unit again Cold Weater Operation Pumps will not freeze when running However in freezing weather remove drain plug A and prime port plug B and drain the water from pump completely after use All hoses exposed to freezing temperatures should also be drained Before restarting the pump replace the drain plug and fill plug s...

Page 21: ...aler for repairs Skill Levels Level 1 Easy to do Common tools may be required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required ECHO offers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier Maintenance Intervals MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES I INSPECT R REPLACE C CLEAN IMPORTANT NOTE Time intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will d...

Page 22: ...ction Fuel Filter Level 1 Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result 1 Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank 2 Use the fuel line hook to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank 3 Remove the filter A from the line and install the new filter Note Federal EPA regulations require all model ye...

Page 23: ...occur when Air intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted 1 Remove throttle cable end f...

Page 24: ... Remove engine cover See Cleaning Cooling System for step by step instructions 2 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from entering cylinder 3 Remove screen cover A screen holder B gasket C and spark arrestor screen D from muffler body 4 Clean carbon deposits from screen D and muffler components Note When cleaning carbon deposit be careful not to damage the catalytic element ...

Page 25: ... and re tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifications Carburetor Adjustment Level 2 Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operation This engine ...

Page 26: ...tional 1 8 turn and repeat acceleration Continue adjusting until smooth acceleration results 7 Check HI A speed RPM at W O T Wide Open Throttle HI speed RPM should be set to specifications found on Specifications page of this manual 8 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is available idle speed should be set to the specification found on Specifications page of this manual Pump C...

Page 27: ...WP 1000 MAINTENANCE 4 2015 ECHO Inc X7505120800 27 9 Install the spark plug wire ...

Page 28: ... at end of plug wire No spark Stop switch OFF Electrical problem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Plug defective Adjust to 0 65mm 0 026 in Clean or replace Clean or replace Replace plug Engine runs but dies or does not accelerate properly Air filter Air filter dirty Normal we...

Page 29: ...ugged Clean impeller Suction end not submerged deep enough Submerge suction hose or piping enough so no air enters while pump is operating Not enough pressure Speed too low Engine should operate at 5600 6300 rpm Worn impeller Replace impeller Pumps water then stops Suction line out of water Lowersuctionlineintowater Suction lift too high Locate pump nearer water Pump clogs with debris Clean pump a...

Page 30: ...o lack of fuel 7 a Allow engine to cool then remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 oz of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole b Pull the recoil starter handle 2 3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine c Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole Pull the recoil handle slowly until the piston reaches the top of its travel and leave i...

Page 31: ... 1 Power Blend XTM ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E 15 or E 85 Oil Power Blend XTM Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 4 lit 13 5 US fl oz Starter System Automatic Rewind Starter Maximum Suc...

Page 32: ...TY All units for homeowner or non income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for YH HDUV from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS RU WZR VWURNH HQJLQH SRZHUHG SURGXFWV WKH HOHFWURQLF LJQLWLRQ PRGXOH ÀH LEOH GULYH FDEOHV 650 VROLG GULYH VKDIWV DQG 7 WLQHV are warranted for the OLIH of the product on parts only Cutting attachments such as but not limited to bars chains sprockets blades an...

Page 33: ...PSURSHUO PDLQWDLQHG UHPRYHG FXWWLQJ VKLHOG RU UHPRYHG GDPDJHG DLU OWHU Damage caused by dirt pressure or steam cleaning the unit salt water corrosion rust varnish abrasives and moisture HIHFWV PDOIXQFWLRQV RU IDLOXUHV UHVXOWLQJ IURP DEXVH PLVXVH QHJOHFW PRGL FDWLRQV DOWHUDWLRQV QRUPDO ZHDU LPSURSHU VHUYLFLQJ RU XVH of unauthorized attachments Incorrect storage procedures stale fuel including failu...

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Page 35: ...oduct on line It s FAST and EASY NOTE your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO Inc Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration If you do not have access to the Internet you can complete the form below and mail to ECHO Inc Product Registration PO Box 1139 Lake Zur...

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Page 40: ...ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 www echo usa com 40 W15312001001 W15312999999 ...

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