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Attaching the hoses
► Push clamps (1) onto pressure hose (2) and
suction hose (3).
► Push pressure hose (2) over connecting
piece (4).
► Push suction hose (3) over connecting
piece (5).
► Align clamps (1) centrally over the resistance
ribs of connecting pieces (2 and 3).
► Tighten the screws of clamps (1) firmly.
Pressure hose (4) and suction hose (5) are
firmly connected to the water pump.
► Place upper part of suction strainer (6) on
lower part of suction strainer (7) and turn it
anti-clockwise until markings (8) on upper
part (6) and lower part (7) are in line.
Upper part (6) and lower part (7) of the suction
strainer are firmly connected to each other.
► Push clamp (9) onto the other end of suction
hose (5).
► Push this end of suction hose (5) over the con‐
necting piece of suction strainer (10).
► Align clamp (9) centrally on the connecting
piece of suction strainer (10).
► Tighten the screw of clamp (10) firmly.
Suction strainer (10) is firmly connected to
suction hose (5).
► Suspend suction strainer (10) in the water
source so that it does not touch the bottom.
WARNING
■ Do not disconnect the water pump from the
water source during operation and allow it to
run empty.
Operating the water pump without the housing
completely filled can cause severe damage to
the pump.
6.2 Filling the Water Pump Hous‐
ing with Water
NOTICE
■ The water pump housing does not contain any
water on delivery. In order for water to be
taken in and pumped through the hoses, the
water pump must be filled with water. Starting
the engine with no or too little water in the
water pump housing may damage the water
pump.
► Add water to the water pump housing
before starting the pump.
► Turn screw plug (1) anti-clockwise until it can
be removed.
► Fill the water pump housing with at least
2.5 litres of water.
► Replace screw plug (1).
► Turn screw plug (1) clockwise and tighten
firmly by hand.
7 Refuelling the Water Pump
and Adding Engine Oil
7.1 Refuelling the Water Pump
NOTICE
■ The water pump may be damaged if the cor‐
rect fuel is not used.
► See the engine instruction manual.
► Stop the engine.
► Place the water pump on a flat surface with
the fuel tank cap facing up.
English 7 Refuelling the Water Pump and Adding Engine Oil
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