OPERATION
Figure 9 — Head
| Total Head |
| - 106 feet (32m) |
Discharge Head | Maximum |
| |
- 81 feet (25m) |
|
Maximum |
|
| Suction Head |
| - 25 feet (8m) |
| Maximum |
| Typical Water Pump Shown |
Prime the Water Pump
1.Remove plug from top of pump (Figure 10).
Figure 10 — Prime the Water Pump
2.Fill pump with clean, clear water up to top of discharge outlet (Figure 10).
3.Replace pump plug.
CAUTION
Improper treatment of water pump can damage it and shorten its life.
•Be sure pump chamber is filled with water before starting the engine. NEVER run pump without priming.
Locate Strainer Basket Into Water Source
Place strainer basket into water to be pumped. Basket must be fully immersed in water (Figure 11).
Figure 11 — Place Strainer Basket into Water
Typical Water Pump Shown |
CAUTION |
Improper treatment of water pump can damage it and shorten its life.
•NEVER operate pump without strainer connected to end of suction hose.
•Keep strainer out of sand or silt, place in bucket or on stones.
•DO NOT let pump run dry or damage to seals may result.
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