Operator’s Manual
SS14CW Water Pump
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CAUTION
NEVER ADD FUEL WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR
HOT FROM OPERATION. NEVER FILL THE TANK
INDOORS. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN FILLING FUEL
TANK.
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS HANDLE AND FILL THE
ENGINE WITH FUEL.
ALWAYS HANDLE FUEL IN A WELL VENTILATED
AREA, OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM FLAMES OR
SPARKS.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE
OFF EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY. REMOVE
ENGINE FROM AREA TO AVOID SPARKS.
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION
BEFORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER TRYING
STARTING PROCEDURES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 800-345-
6007.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED
JERK TOWARDS ENGINE. PLEASE FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID INJURY.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE
UNATTENDED. TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY PUMP FROM ONE LOCATION TO
ANOTHER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED,
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST
CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS
AND DEADLY GAS.
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING
AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND
EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT OPERATE THE PUMP DRY. IF THE PUMP
IS OPERATED DRY THE PUMP SEALS WILL BE
DAMAGED. IF THE PUMP HAS OPERATED DRY,
STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. ALLOW THE
PUMP TO COOL AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE
BEFORE OPERATING AGAIN.
OPERATION
PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING
GAS AND OIL
NOTE: Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must
add engine oil before starting engine. If engine is started
without oil, engine may be damaged beyond repair and will
not be covered by warranty.
HIGH OIL MARK
LOW OIL MARK
Quality
To operate the engine, we recommend using VIPER® brand
4-cycle oil (13235) or an equivalent 10W-30 engine oil to
ensure that the engine operates correctly throughout the life
of the engine. Use straight unleaded premium gasoline, low/
no ethanol blends recommended.
Filling Fuel Tank
1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool
before refilling the fuel tank.
2. Move to a well ventilated area, outdoors, away from
flames and sparks.
3. Clean debris from area around the fuel cap.
4. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Prevent the cap from coming in
contact with dirt or debris.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6. Do not fill fuel tank completely full, allow space for fuel to
expand.
7. Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten. Wipe off spilled
fuel and allow to dry before starting engine.
Checking and Adding Oil
Be sure the engine is located on a level surface before
checking or refilling oil. Proper position for checking oil level
or refilling oil is the standard operation position of the pump.
1. Clean around oil fill area.
2. Unscrew dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
3. Reinsert dipstick (must be fully threaded for accurate
reading).
4. Unscrew and check dipstick. If no oil shows on the
dipstick, refill so that the oil level appears between the low
and high marks on the dipstick.
SEE FIGURE 6
5. Change oil if contaminated.
FIGURE 6
