Introduction and Safety
Owner’s Manual for Water Pump
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• This exhaust system must be properly
maintained. Do nothing that might render
the exhaust system unsafe or in
noncompliance with any local codes and/or
standards.
Fire Hazards
• Wipe up any fuel or oil spills immediately.
Verify that no combustible materials are left
on or near the water pump.
• Reflective exhaust heat may damage the
fuel tank, causing fire. Keep at least five (5)
feet (152 cm) of clearance on all sides of
the
pump
for
adequate
cooling,
maintenance, and servicing.
• It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or
operate the engine on any forest- covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land
unless the exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrestor, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order.
Other states or federal jurisdictions may
have similar laws. Contact the original
equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrestor designed for the
exhaust system installed on this engine..
Fuel Hazards
• Turn water pump OFF and let it cool at
least two (2) minutes before removing fuel
cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure
in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames,
pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Before Starting Equipment
•
There is no oil in the engine.
The engine
crankcase must be filled before starting the
engine for the first time. See
• Verify spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug
removed.
• Keep your hands and body clear from the
discharge of the pump.
• Make sure all connections are tight.
• Secure the pump. Loads from the hoses
may cause it to tip over.
• Secure the discharge hose to avoid
whipping.
When Operating Equipment
• NEVER place discharge hose near a power
source.
• Do not allow children near the pump while it
is operating.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle
which causes fuel to spill.
• DO NOT pump chemicals or flammable
liquids, such as fuel, or fuel oils.
• Secure the pump. Loads from the hoses
may cause it to tip over.
• Operate water pump only on level surfaces.
• Do not submerge the pump.
• Never use the water pump or any of its
parts as a step. Stepping on the equipment
can stress and break parts, and may result
in dangerous operating conditions from
leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil
leakage, etc.
• DO NOT stop the engine by moving the
choke lever to the CHOKE position.
When Transporting or Repairing
Equipment
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• For safety reasons, it is recommended that
the maintenance of this equipment be
performed by an Authorized Dealer. Inspect
the water pump regularly, and contact the
nearest Authorized Dealer for parts
needing repair or replacement.
• When working on this equipment, remain
alert at all times.
• Never work on the equipment when
physically or mentally fatigued.
• Replacement parts must be of the same
type, and installed in the same position as
the original parts.
When Storing Fuel or
Equipment with Fuel In Tank
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water
heaters, clothes dryers, or other appliances
that have pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite fuel vapors.
(000204)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank.
Overfilling may cause fuel to leak and ignite
or explode, resulting in death or serious injury.
