Stopping the Engine, Operation | Shindaiwa GP344, X7506720300

Stopping the Engine

1.Move throttle lever (D) towards engine to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shut- ting engine off.

2.Push the red ignition switch until the engine completely stops. See Fig- ure 8.

Figure 8

Operation

Operating Tips for Maximum Performance

Ignition Switch

1.	Minimize friction by using the
	correct 1.0" ID suction and
	discharge hoses specified, with a
	minimum of connections. Keep all
	hose runs as short as possible.
2.	Keep the suction head (vertical
	lift) as short as possible. Do not
	exceed the pump’s maximum
	suction head of 26 feet.
3.	Avoid air leaks.
	a. All suction-side connections
	must be tightly secured.
	b. Make sure the filler cap and
	drain plug on the pump housing

WARNING!

■■Keep all pets and bystanders away from the pump during opera- tion and fueling.

■■Beware the pump may shift sud- denly during operation, especially when the hoses first fill with water.

■■Do not wear loose clothing, jew- elry, or long hair that could get caught in machinery.

■■Always wear eye protection such as goggles or safety glasses.

■■Always wear hearing-protection devices when operating this unit.

■■Wear appropriate footwear such as nonskid boots or shoes. Steel- toed rubber boots are strongly recommended. NEVER WORK BAREFOOT!

■■Gloves are recommended.

are tight and free from leakage.

3.Protect the discharge hose from crushing-type damage, especially from motor vehicles.

4.Abrasive debris can damage the pump impeller and seals, and should be avoided.

5.To minimize clogging the strainer when pumping near mud or debris, place the strainer in a bucket or on a bed of stones.

CAUTION!

Sudden pressure increases (such as from vehicles driving on the discharge hose) can split the discharge hose and may also damage the pump body.

		50
	(meters)	45
	(meters)	40
		40
		35
		30
	head	25
	head	20
		20
	Total	15
	Total	10
		10
		5
		0
	Figure 11

The higher the lift, the less the discharge quantity.

100

150

200

250

300

Discharge Quantity ( liters per minute)

Keep the suction lift distance as short as possible.

Minimize clogging from debris: Place the suction strainer on a bed of stones or tied in a bucket.

Figure 12

Be careful when locating the pump; the pump may shift suddenly during operation!

Protect the discharge hose

from crushing.

X7506720300, GP344 specifications

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