Honda Power Equipment QP205SH manual Maintenance Pump, Pump Vacuum Test

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MAINTENANCE (PUMP)

PUMP VACUUM TEST

CAUTION

DO NOT attempt to start the engine unless the pump has previously been primed with water. Severe pump damage will occur if pump has not been primed.

To perform the pump vacuum test do the following:

1.Remove the pump fill cap (See Figure 3), and fill the pump with water.

2.Start the engine as outlined in the initial start-up section, and wait for the pump to begin pumping.

3.As shown in Figure 18, place a water hose inside the discharge opening of the pump, and turn on the water. This flow of water into the discharge opening will prevent the pump from running dry.

4.Place the Pump Vacuum Tester (P/N 7000030) over the pump suction (inlet) opening (See Figure 18) with the vacuum gauge facing upwards. It may be necessary to apply a small amount of water around the rubber seal of the vacuum tester to make a good suction fit.

5.Check and make sure that there are no air leaks between the vacuum tester and the inlet port on the pump. If air leaks are present reseat vacuum tester.

6.Run the pump for a few minutes while monitoring the vacuum gauge. If the gauge indicates a reading between -25 and -20 in. Hg. (inches of mercury) then it can be assumed that the pump is working correctly.

NOTICE

25 in. Hg (inches of mercury) translates into 25 feet of lift at sea level.

7.If the vacuum tester gauge indicates a reading below -20 in. Hg, it can then be assumed that the pump is not functioning correctly, and corrective action needs to be taken.

8.To test the flapper valve, shutdown the engine. The vacuum tester should remain attached to the pump suction inlet port by vacuum.This indicates the pump's flapper valve is seating properly to hold water in the suction hose when the engine is stopped.This prevents backflow and allows for faster priming when the engine is restarted.

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Contents Model QP205SH This Manual Must Accompany the Equipment AT ALL TimesProposition 65 Warning Page Table of Contents QP205SH Centrifugal PumpParts Ordering Procedures Ordering parts has never been easierSafety Information Safety MessagesGeneral Safety Pump Safety„ Never open the priming plug when pump Serious damage to the equipment or engineBefore servicing equipment Engine SafetyFuel Safety „ Use well-insulated gloves when picking up the battery Battery Safety Electric Start onlyTransporting Safety Emissions Information Label must remain with the engine for its entire lifeSpecifications Pump Specifications PumpDry Net Weight ModelEngine Specifications EngineSpecifications Engines General Information Pump Components Drain Plug Remove this plug to drain water from the pumpMuffler Used to reduce noise and emissions Basic EngineInitial Servicing Inspection Engine Before StartingOil Type SeasonSetup Place the engine ON/OFF switch See in the on position OperationStarting the Engine Place the engine fuel valve lever See to the on positionPlace the fuel shut-off lever See in the OFF position Stopping the EngineAlways run engine at full speed while pumping Maintenance Pump Pump Vacuum TestPump Vacuum Tester Maintenance Engine Engine MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Schedule First EveryEngine AIR Cleaner DailyWeekly Engine OILSpark Arrester Cleaning Spark Arrester RemovalStorage Pump StorageTroubleshooting Engine Engine TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Problem Solution Difficult to start Operation not satisfactorySymptom Possible Problem Solution Troubleshooting ENGINE/PUMPPump Troubleshooting Sample Parts List Explanation of Code in Remarks ColumnSuggested Spare Parts Qty DescriptionPump Assembly 1814100160 13783503500181050825 0191150525Engine Service Parts 17620ZOT305 17620Z4H02028462ZH8003 17210ZE1822Terms and Conditions of Sale Parts Freight PolicyPage HERE’S HOW to GET Help

QP205SH specifications

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