OPERATION
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Preparation Before Operation
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gree of hazard. Death, personal injury and/‐
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structions are followed carefully.
You are not ready to operate this engine if
you have not read and understood the pre‐
vious safety items. Read this entire owner/‐
operator manual and the operating instruc‐
tions of the equipment this engine powers.
Fuel Mixture
Always use fresh fuel in the tank. In a separate, clean
container thoroughly mix National Marine Manufacturers
Association (NMMA), TC-W3
R
outboard oil with regular
grade 87 octane (minimum) unleaded fuel.
Fuel:Oil Mix Ratio, 24:1
Fuel
Oil
Fuel
Oil
1 Gal.
5.3 Fl. Oz.
1 Liter
42 mL
3 Gal.
16 Fl. Oz.
10 Liters
417 mL
5 Gal.
27 Fl. Oz.
20 Liters
833 mL
CAUTION
Oil and fuel separation.
May result in engine damage.
Do not use gasoline containing more than 10%
alcohol or the oil may separate from the fuel.
WARNING
!
Fire or explosion hazard.
May result in personal injury or death.
Do not refuel the Floto-Pump with the engine run‐
ning. Also make sure the muffler is cool before
refueling to prevent an accidental fire or explosion.
Starting The Engine
1.
Connect discharge hose to pump and lay hose out so
it will be free of kinks and twists.
2.
Make sure nozzle is closed.
NOTE: The pressurized discharge hose will hold
the running Floto Pump out from shore, but a
rope may be needed to prevent wind or current
from swinging it back.
3.
Open vent in fuel tank cap by turning it counterclock‐
wise.
4.
Move ignition switch to RUN (on) and close choke by
moving choke lever in direction of arrow.
5.
Grasp lifting handle on top of engine with one hand
and pull starter handle with other hand.
NOTE: The throttle is operated by a float con‐
nected to the throttle arm and is automatically
held in idle position until unit is placed in the
water.
CAUTION
!
“Kick back” notice.
May result in possible injury.
To prevent hand or arm injury, pull the cord slowly
until resistance is felt, then pull the start cord rapidly
to avoid kick back.
When the engine starts, open the choke by moving
choke lever toward engine.
CAUTION
Out of water operation.
May result in Floto-Pump damage.
Throttle may be opened manually for short “bursts”
by lifting throttle control float assembly, but unit may
be damaged by prolonged high speed operation out
of water.
1.
When engine is running smoothly, slowly place pump
in water. (The throttle will automatically open wide.)
NOTE: If you set the pump in the water too fast
the engine may stall if it is cold or the carburetor
is not adjusted properly.
2.
Pump speed and capacity will depend upon the type
of nozzle and hose used.
WARNING
!
Hot temperature muffler.
May result in personal injury (burns).
Do not touch the muffler while the engine is running
or shortly after the engine was running. To lift the
Floto-Pump, use the hand on the top of the starter.
Stopping The Engine
1.
Turn ignition switch to STOP (off) position.
NOTE: The pump may be removed from water
before stopping the engine.
2.
Before transporting the pump, close the fuel tank vent
by turning it clockwise.
