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Burn danger/Danger from spilled
■
fuel!
Always stop the pump engine
before transporting the pump. The
engine muffler and other compo
-
nents may be very hot during or
after pump operation. Carry the
pump by the handle only. The pump
must remain level at all times.
Danger of Asphyxiation!
■
This
pump is intended for outdoor use in
well ventilated areas only!
Danger from moving parts!
■
The
pump rotor will rotate whenever the
engine is cranked or operated. Stop
the engine and disconnect the spark
plug terminal before performing any
maintenance or installations on this
pump. Never operate this pump
unless all covers and shields are
in place, and both the suction and
discharge hoses are installed and
firmly connected to the pump.
Explosion Hazard!
■
Never attempt
to start or operate this pump in the
presence of explosive or combus-
tible materials!
Never attempt to transfer fuels or
■
other hazardous liquids with the
water pump! This pump is designed
and warranted for pumping
FRESH
WATER ONLY!
WARNING!
daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
Remove dirt or debris from the
■
engine, check the cooling fins and
air cleaner for clogging and clean
them as necessary.
Carefully remove any accumulation
■
of dirt or debris from the muffler or
the fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these
areas could cause engine overheat-
ing, induce premature wear, or cre-
ate a fire hazard.
Check for loose or missing screws
■
or components.
Check the entire unit for leaking
■
fuel.
Inspect the suction and discharge
■
hoses for damage, clogging, or
loose connections, and clean or
repair as necessary.
Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any
maintenance, repair, or cleaning
work on the unit, make sure the
engine and cutting attachment are
completely stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire before performing
service or maintenance.
WARNING!
Non-standard accessories,
cutting attachment, or replacement
parts may not operate properly with
your unit and may cause damage and
lead to personal injury.
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT
OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CON-
TROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY
REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDI-
VIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY
REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED
BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CEN-
TER AUTHORIZED BY ECHO, INC.
THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT
EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE
AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED
PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVE-
NESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING
ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY
CLAIM.
Muffler
This unit must never be operated with
a faulty or missing spark arrester or
muffler. Make sure the muffler is well
secured and in good condition. A worn
or damaged muffler is a fire hazard
and may also cause hearing loss.
Spark Plug
Keep the spark plug and wire connec-
tions tight and clean.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
(except carburetor adjusting screws)
are tight.
General maintenancel
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement
parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa
warranty.
Air Filter
The H4 engine that powers your Shin-
daiwa model is a hybrid 4-stroke engine.
As a hybrid, the engine is lubricated by
oil mixed with the gasoline and air from
the carburetor that moves through and
around the internal parts of the engine
in a similar way that a 2-stroke engine
is lubricated. Without the heavy duty
2-stage air filter equipped on all H4
engines, dust and dirt could also move
through the engine, decreasing engine
life, increasing valve wear and the need
for more frequent valve adjustments. To
keep your H4 engine strong and reliable,
Shindaiwa recommends that you check
and service the air filter as instructed in
the 10-Hour Maintenance section that
follows.
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