siphon king 48350, Owner'S Manual

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Transporting
If the Pump has been running allow the engine to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the Pump for
transportation. Keep the Pump level during transportation.
Troubleshooting
Engine
Engine Will Not Start Possible Cause Correction
Check control positions
Choke open Move Choke Lever to closed
position unless motor is warm
Improper throttle position Move Throttle Lever to start
position on warm motor
Ignition Switch is OFF Turn Ignition Switch to ON
Check fuel
Out of fuel Refuel
Bad fuel Drain tank and carburetor and
refuel
Remove and inspect spark plug
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Gap or replace spark plug
Spark plug wet with fuel Dry and reinstall spark plug with
throttle in fast position and choke
open
Take engine to service Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, fuel line, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
equipment
Engine Lacks Power Possible Cause Correction
Check Air Filter Air Filter dirty Clean or replace Filter
Check fuel Bad fuel or low fuel Drain tank and carburetor and
refuel
Take engine to service Fuel Filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, fuel line, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
equipment
Pump
No Pump Output Possible Cause Correction
Check pump chamber Pump not primed Prime Pump
Check Suction Hose
Hose collapsed, cut or
punctured
Replace Suction Hose
Strainer not completely
underwater
Sink the Strainer and hose
completely
Air leak at Adapter Replace sealing washer if
missing or damaged
Tighten hose clamp and adapter
Strainer clogged Clean debris from Strainer
Check Engine
Engine lacks power Check engine troubleshooting
section
Low Pump Output Possible Cause Correction
Check Throttle Lever Throttle lever not in HIGH
position
Move lever to HIGH position
Check Suction Hose
Hose collapse, damaged, too
long or diameter too small
Replace Suction Hose
Air leak at Adapter Replace sealing washer if
missing or damaged, tighten
hose adapter and clamp
Strainer clogged Clean debris from Strainer
Check Discharge Hose Hose damaged, too long or
diameter too small
Replace Discharge Hose
Check Engine Engine lacks power Check engine troubleshooting
section
If problems persist, please contact King Innovation for additional assistance.
Customer Service: (800) 633-0232
Engineering Hotline: (877) 771-8885
customerservice@kinginnovation.com
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