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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
PUMP
No Pump Output
Low Pump Output
Possible Cause
Correction
Possible Cause
Correction
Prime pump (p. 20 )
Replace suction hose (p. 18 ).
Sink the strainer and the end of the
suction hose completely underwater.
Replace sealing washer if missing or
damaged. Tighten hose connector and
clamp (p. 18 ).
Clean debris from strainer.
Relocate pump and/or hoses to reduce
head (p. 17 ).
See page 47 .
Pump not primed.
Hose collapsed, cut or punctured.
Strainer not completely underwater.
Air leak at connector.
Strainer clogged.
Excessive head.
Engine lacks power.
Replace suction hose (p. 18 ).
Replace sealing washer if missing or
damaged. Tighten hose connector and
clamp (p. 18 ).
Clean debris from strainer.
Replace discharge hose (p. 19 ).
Relocate pump and/or hoses to reduce
head (p. 17 ).
See page 47 .
Hose collapsed, damaged, too long,
or diameter too small.
Air leak at connector.
Strainer clogged.
Hose da ma ged, too l ong, or
diameter too small.
Marginal head.
Engine lacks power.
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