General Information and Setup
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Owner’s Manual for Water Pump
Section 2 General Information and Setup
Know Your Water Pump
Read
this
manual
thoroughly
before
assembling and operating this equipment.
Save this manual for future and immediate
reference. Replacement owner’s manuals are
available at
Depending on the model, these pumps are
designed to pump clear water or water with
sediment and particulates up to 1 in. (2.54 cm)
in diameter only. Do not use for pumping the
following:
• Seawater
• Drinking water
• Kerosene
• Fuel, oil, or solvents
• Chemicals
Product Specifications
Refer to the Product Specification Sheet for
detailed information on product features and
specifications.
Emissions Information
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(and California Air Resource Board for
equipment certified to CA standards) requires
that this engine comply with exhaust and
evaporative emission standards. Locate the
emissions compliance decal on the engine to
determine what standards the engine meets,
and to determine which emissions warranty
applies. The engine is certified to meet the
applicable emission standards on gasoline. It
is important to follow the maintenance
specifications
in
to verify that the engine
complies with the applicable emission
standards for the duration of the product’s life.
Tampering with or altering the emission
control system may increase emissions and
may be a violation of Federal or California
Law. Acts that constitute tampering include
but are not limited to:
• Removal or alteration of any part of the
intake, fuel, or exhaust systems.
• Altering or defeating the governor linkage
or speed-adjusting mechanism to cause
the engine to operate outside its design
parameters.
Have the engine inspected and repaired by a
servicing dealer if these symptoms develop:
• Hard starting or stalling after starting
• Rough idle
• Misfiring or backfiring under load
• Afterburning (backfiring)
• Black exhaust smoke or high fuel
consumption
NOTE
: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may
be performed by a small engine repair
establishment or individual. The manufacturer
recommends that all emissions control service
work be performed by an Independent
Authorized Service Dealer. See emissions
warranty for further details.
Remove Contents from Carton
1. Remove the loose parts, kits, and inserts
included with water pump.
2. Open carton completely by cutting each
corner from top to bottom.
3. Remove and verify carton contents prior to
assembly. Carton contents should contain
the following:
• Main Unit
• Loose Parts:
– Oil
– Funnel
– Spark Plug wrench
– Owner’s Manual
– Owner’s Registration Card
– Product Specifications Sheet
• Wheel Kit (if equipped)
• Hose Kit (if equipped)
4. If any items are missing from carton,
please call Generac Customer Service at
1-888-436-3722. When calling for
assistance, have the model and serial
number from the data tag available.
5. Record model, serial number, and date of
purchase on front cover of this manual.
6. Fill out and send in registration card.
(000100a)
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
