Operator’s Manual
SS14CW Water Pump
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IMPORTANT
PROPER POSITION FOR CHECKING OIL LEVEL OR
REFILLING OIL IS THE STANDARD OPERATION
POSITION. ENSURE THE UNIT IS ON A STURDY,
LEVEL SURFACE. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THIS
POSITION CAN RESULT IN OVER FILLING THE
ENGINE WITH OIL WHICH WILL IMPAIR THE
ENGINE’S PERFORMANCE.
CARBURETOR
Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor.
COOLING FINS
Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any
debris before each use.
AIR FILTER
Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed. Added
wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is not installed
on engine.
Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours of
operation. Clean filter daily in extremely dusty conditions.
Steps for Replacing and Cleaning Air Filter
1. Before removing the air filter cover, move the chooke lever
to the
CHOKE
position.
2. To remove air filter cover, unscrew the cover bolt with a
screw driver and gently pop out the front latch tab. The
cover then can be slid off the back latch tabs and away
from the engine. Be careful not to sever or damage the
ON/OFF
switch wires while removing the air filter cover.
SEE FIGURE 9
3. Remove the foam filter and fiber filter elements. Replace
with a new fiber filter and a new oiled foam filter (
SEE
FIGURE 10
), or clean the original foam and fiber filters
CAUTION
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER SIPHON
FUEL BY MOUTH.
IMPORTANT
NEVER TWIST AIR FILTERS WHEN CLEANING.
ALWAYS PRESS.
with warm water and mild soap. Remember to thoroughly
oil the foam filter with 30 or 40 weight motor oil and
squeeze out any excess oil before reinstalling it. Make sure
to press the foam filter evenly into place over the fiber
filter to ensure that the foam is fully seated into its sealed
position.
4. Replace the air filter cover by first connecting the back
latch tabs then swinging the cover, making sure the foam
filter block stays fully seated and in its proper position,
and connect the front latch tab so that it is secured into
place. Make sure to not pinch the
ON/OFF
switch wires
while replacing the air filter cover.
5. Screw the cover bolt back into place. Check that the cover
is securely attached by puling slightly on the cover. If the
cover doesn’t move when pulled, it is secure.
Transporting Your Pump
1. After using the pump and before transporting it in a truck
bed, screw the fuel cap on (clockwise) tightly. The fuel
cap will not leak during transporting if fuel cap is tight.
Never transport engine inside an enclosed space within
a vehicle. Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing serious
injury or death.
2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open
vehicle in an upright position.
3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove fuel into an
approved red fuel container.
DO NOT
siphon by mouth.
4. Run engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor and fuel
tank. Always run engine in a well ventilated area. Engine
can run for several minutes due to its efficient design.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine and pump. Allow
to dry.
6. Fuel cap should be tightly secured before transporting
pump in a vehicle.
Flushing the Pump Housing
1. After use, remove the pump drain plug and allow the
water to drain from the pump housing.
2. Remove the pump primer cap and flush the pump
housing with clean water.
3. After all water has drained from the pump housing,
replace the primer cap and drain plug.
CHANGING OIL
Be sure the engine is not operating and is located on a level
surface before checking or refilling oil. Engine should be warm
for easy removal of oil. There are many small oil passages in
the engine so wait five minutes for the oil to accumulate in the
sump for accurate oil level checking.
STEPS FOR CHANGING OIL
1. Flip the
ON/OFF
switch to the
OFF
position/
2. Unscrew oil drain screw and empty oil into suitable oil
container. Dispose of oil properly.
3. Reinsert drain screw and remove oil dipstick.
4. Fill with appropriate oil to
FULL
or top line of dipstick.
(
SEE FIGURE 6 ON PAGE 11)
5. Reinsert dipstick or oil fill cap and tighten.