QUICK GUIDE
To operate the B2X-18/23 unit:
1. Fill fuel tank with recommended fuel grade.
a. For models with an integral fuel tank, fill the tank and
securely replace cap.
b. For models without an integral fuel tank, fill the external
fuel tank and connect fuel supply line to the fuel filter.
Pump fuel to fill supply line.
Check oil level (see engine manual).
Suction/
Intake
Port
Discharge Port
2. Connect the suction hose
, using a universal hose coupling
wrench to tighten coupling firmly:
Drafting Mode
: Connect the strainer or footvalve strainer to the
male end of the suction hose and then connect the female end
to the pump intake. NOTE: If desired, a suction hose with a
footvalve may be filled at this time to shorten pump priming.
Flooded Suction Mode
: Connect female end of suction hose
to pump intake and connect male end to hydrant or other
supply.
a. Slowly open the pump inlet valves allowing the water into
the pump body.
b. Slowly open the discharge valves and priming valves to
allow for entrapped air in the piping to escape.
c. Once all the air has escaped, slowly close any discharge
and/or drain valves so that the unit may be started.
!
DO NOT
allow the strainer to rest on bottom of
lake or riverbed. Check strainer frequently to
make sure that it is not clogged with moss,
leaves, etc.
!
DO NOT
lift strainer from water while the pump
is operating. Use a rope or other means to
keep strainer at proper height, approximately 1
foot (30 cm) below water surface. If strainer is
too close to the water surface, it will draw air
and pump may lose prime.
3. Connect discharge hose, nozzles, etc., to pump
, and
tighten firmly with coupling wrench.
4. Prime the pump.
Check that all drains, discharge valves, or any auxiliary valves
are closed before priming the pump. Open the priming ball valve
(located between the pump and the primer).
Guzzler Priming:
If equipped with a Guzzler primer, follow the
hand pump manufacturer’s operation instructions. Pump until
water is drawn into the pump.
Electric Priming:
See instructions for your electric primer. Note
that most electric primer motors are intended to be used only a
short duration (about 20 seconds). If pump fails to prime, see
the
B2X Owner’s Manual
for troubleshooting tips.
Close the priming valve after priming.
Failure to close the
priming valve could cause the pump to lose prime or water to be
pumped through the priming system.
Exhaust Priming:
See Step 6.
Hose connected to
priming port if using
a guzzler primer
Guzzler primer
(optional)
