OPERATION
Starting the Water Pump
Use the following start instructions:
1.Make sure unit is on a flat, level surface and pump chamber is primed.
2.Turn white fuel valve to “On” position (Figure 12).The fuel valve handle will be vertical (pointing toward the ground).
Figure 12 — Fuel Valve
Fuel Valve is shown in “On” position
3.Push on/off switch to “On” position (Figure 13).
Figure 13 — On/Off Switch and Engine Speed Lever
Switch is shown in
“On” position
Lever is shown in
“Fast” position
4.Move engine speed lever to “Fast” ( 
) position (Figure 13).
5.Move choke lever to “Choke” (
) position (Figure 14).
Figure 14 — Choke Lever
Choke Lever shown in “Choke” position
6.Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt.Then pull handle rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback and start engine.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
•When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
IMPORTANT: If excessive fuel is present in the air/fuel mixture causing a “flooded” condition, move choke lever to “Run” ( 
) position and pull handle repeatedly until engine starts.
7.Move choke lever to “Run” ( 
) position a short distance at a time over several seconds in warm weather or minutes in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly before each change. Operate with choke in “Run” position.
IMPORTANT: It may take a few minutes for water pump to begin pumping water.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
•DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
•Allow equipment to cool before touching.
•The water pump must be at least 5 feet from structures having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.
•Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of water pump for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
•Reflective exhaust heat may damage fuel tank causing fire.
•Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered by an internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service standard
Pump output is controlled by adjusting engine speed. Moving the engine speed lever in the “Fast” direction will increase pump output, and moving the engine speed lever in the “Slow” direction will decrease pump output.
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