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SELF-PRIMING

SIPHON PUMP

ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353

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Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

Summary of Contents for 3878

Page 1: ...ons and replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 3878 Copyright 2006 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein ...

Page 2: ...not let them handle the Siphon Pump 4 Store idle equipment Always lock up the Siphon Pump and keep out of reach of children 5 Use the right tool for the job Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool There are certain applications for which this tool was designed It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended Do no...

Page 3: ...the influence of alcohol or drugs Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not operate the Siphon Pump 15 Maintenance For your safety maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician 16 Self Priming Pump This pump is self priming DANGER Attempting to prime the pump by using your mouth ...

Page 4: ...ly See Figure 1 2 Repeat Step 1 using the clear Discharge Hose 3 except insert this hose with connector into the bottom discharge valve of the Pump 1 and tighten securely 3 To begin the siphon process put the Intake Hose 2 into the liquid to be transferred Put the Discharge Hose 3 into the location where the liquid is to go Please note Make sure that the Discharge Hose 3 is positioned lower than t...

Page 5: ...gure 2 2 Insert the other end of the Dipstick Tube 7 into the engine dipstick hole until it reaches the bottom of the crankcase Place the Discharge Hose 3 into the oil drain pan and begin to pump TO USE AS AIR PUMP 1 Insert the Air Pressure Hose 6 into a Hose Connector 5 and then insert both into the discharge nozzle bottom valve on Pump See Figure 3 2 Tighten securely and begin pumping Please not...

Page 6: ...AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Assembly Drawing and Parts List Parts List 1 To clean attach both hoses to the Pump and siphon warm soapy water through the Pump until it comes out clean R...

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