RANCHER Quick Guide
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09/2019
Parts Identification
A.
50’ booster hose (¾″) and
nozzle
B.
MINI-STRIKER pump
C.
Tank fill opening
D.
Overboard discharge port
E.
Class A foam eductor system*
(option)
F.
Overboard suction port
G.
Overboard discharge valve
H.
Reel discharge valve
I.
Foam discharge valve*
J.
Recirculation valve
K.
Suction valve
* Denotes optional components.
To operate the RANCHER unit:
1. Fill water tank with clean water.
Fill the tank directly through the water tank opening or by
drafting from an auxiliary water source using the pump
(requires an optional 1-
1/2” suction hose and a footvalve).
To draft water and fill the tank from an auxiliary water source:
a. Position the 3-way suction valve to the overboard suction
position.
b. Close all discharge valves and open the recirculation valve.
c. Prime the pump.
d. Start the engine.
e. The pump will draft water from the auxiliary source and fill
the tank through the recirculation line.
f. Turn off the engine when the tank has been filled.
2. Fill the fuel tank with recommended fuel grade and
securely replace cap.
Check oil level (see engine manual).
3. Select the suction mode.
Position the 3-way valve to the desired suction port. If using the
overboard suction, connect the suction hose and footvalve
strainer. Use a universal hose coupling wrench to tighten
coupling firmly.
If the RANCHER unit is equipped with a foam eductor system,
close the foam eductor valve
prior to engine start by turning
the adjustment knob counter clockwise.
4. Prime the pump.
Use a
WATERAX
hand primer or jerk the hose to ensure that
water has entered the pump before starting the engine.
If the pump is primed from the tank through gravity, open the
overboard discharge cap and discharge valve and allow some
water to flow out in order to relieve the system of any air lock.
!
DO NOT
allow the strainer to rest on bottom of
lake or riverbed. Check strainer frequently to
make sure that it is not clogged with moss,
leaves, etc.
!
DO NOT
lift strainer from water while the pump
is operating. Use a rope or other means to keep
strainer at proper height, approximately 1 foot
(30 cm) below water surface. If strainer is too
close to the water surface, it will draw air and
pump may lose prime.
3-way
suction
valve
Overboard
suction port
Foam
valve
Recirculation
valve
Reel
valve
Overboard
discharge
valve
Scotty foam
eductor
valve
