Changing Engine Oil

Change the oil after the first 4 hours of operation. Change oil every 8 hours thereafter. If you are using your water pump under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil every 4 hours.

CAUTION

Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil.

•Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.

•Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE

RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO

COLLECTION CENTERS.

Change the oil while the engine is still warm from running, as follows:

1.Lay water pump in level position on side with fuel and oil fill facing up.

2.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.

WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR WATER PUMP

•Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK

•Use approved spark plug tester.

•DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.

MAINTENANCE

3.Ensure fuel cap is tightened securely.

4.Clean area around oil fill cap/dipstick.

5.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and drain oil completely in the direction shown in Figure 21 into a suitable container.

Figure 21 — Drain Oil

6.Lay water pump on side with fuel and oil fill facing up.

7.Using oil measure cup, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening adding half ounce at a time (Figure 22). DO NOT overfill.

Figure 22 — Oil Fill Opening

Oil Fill Opening

NOTE: Engine holds approximately 3 oz. (90 ml).

8.Reinstall oil fill cap/dipstick. Finger tighten cap securely.

9.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

10.Wipe up any spilled oil.

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073000 specifications

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