Waterous PB13 Series, Operation, Maintenance And Overhaul Instructions

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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Death or serious personal injury might occur if proper operating procedures are not followed. The pump operator, as well as
individuals connecting supply or discharge hoses to the apparatus must be familiar with these pump operating instructions as
well as other operating instructions and manuals for the apparatus, water hydraulics and component limitation.
WARNING
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Pressure Hazard. May result in personal injury.
Prior to connection or removal of hoses, caps or other closures with pump intake or pump discharge connections, relieve
pressure by opening drains.
WARNING
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Scalding Water Hazard. May result in serious burns.
When operating the pump, be sure to open at least one discharge valve slightly to prevent the pump from overheating. If
the pump runs for a few minutes completely closed, it may heat the water enough to scald someone when the valve is
opened. Overheating can damage the packing, seals and other pump parts. If the apparatus builder has installed a
by-pass system or other provision designed to prevent overheating, opening a discharge valve may be unnecessary.
WARNING
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Accidental starting hazard. May cause personal injury to the hand, arm or feet.
Prevent accidental starting by removing the spark plug wire and grounding it when servicing the engine or equipment.
Disconnect negative wire from the battery terminal if equipped with electric starting system.
WARNING
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Excessive speed notice. May cause personal injury.
Operating an engine at excessive high speeds increases the danger of personal injury. Do not tamper with the governor springs,
governor links or other parts which may cause an increase in governed engine speed. Do not tamper with the engine speed
selected by the original equipment manufacturer.
WARNING
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Moving or rotating parts hazard. May cause personal injury.
Always keep hands and feet clear of moving or rotating parts to prevent injury.
WARNING
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High temperature components. May cause severe burns.
Do not touch hot mufflers, cylinders or fins as contact may cause burns.
WARNING
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Kickback notice. May cause injury to hand or arm.
To prevent hand or arm injury, pull the cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull the starter cord rapidly to avoid kickback.
CAUTION
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Spark arrestor notice.
This engine is equipped with a spark arrestor for use on forest covered, brush covered or grass covered unimproved land, it
must be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the state of California, the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code.) Other state may have similar laws.
WARNING
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DO NOT strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object as this may cause the flywheel to shatter in operation. Use correct
tools to service the engine.