Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco
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Booster Pump Operating Instructions
The Booster Pumps fitted to Kifco Water
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Reels are for the sole purpose of adding pres-
sure to an incoming water supply. These pumps should
NEVER
be allowed to run dry.
The pump seals will be damaged if the pump body is not full of water when the pump is
running.
The Booster Pump engine is supplied with fuel from an auxiliary fuel tank mounted be-
side the engine.
Never refuel while the engine is running.
Starting The Engine/Pump
Before attempting to start the engine check fuel and oil levels. The oil level is very important. Also check that
the water flow control valve at the sprinkler cart is in the on position.
Water must be running through the
pump.
Start
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up Procedure
1. Turn the ignition switch to `On'
2. The fuel line valve below the tank and valve on the engine must be `On'
3. If the existing water supply produces water flow that is too low the
Flow Switch
will prevent the engine
from starting on units so equipped. To by
-
pass the Flow Switch depress the button mounted on the en-
gine cover beside the gauge and hold down until the engine has started and the flow is sufficient for the
engine to run with the by pass button released.
4. With the booster pump running a pressure increase should be observed on the machine pressure gauge.
Use the engine throttle to control the water pressure. If there is no apparent increase in the water pres-
sure, stop the engine and check the water supply.
Note:
A pump inlet pressure gauge is installed to read the incoming line pressure. If this gauge shows little or
no line pressure it is an indication that there is something wrong with the water supply. e.g. The supply
line is too small or there is a restriction in the line.
Important
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Please be sure to read and understand the following note.
Engine Choke
The choke lever on the booster pump engine may have a mid
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position that can be used for engine warm
-
up.
It
is imperative that the choke lever is in the full open position when the engine is in normal operation
.
The booster pump operation is such that the engine must accept full load as soon as it starts, therefore the en-
gine may require a partial choke setting for a few seconds after starting. If the choke is left partially on, it will
damage the engine. The oil will become contaminated with gasoline and/or a heavy carbon buildup will form
inside the engine, which will make the engine seize.
