ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

Your water pump requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel.

If you have any questions with the assembly of your water pump, please call the helpline at 1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial number from the serial number label available. See “Know Your Water Pump” section for serial number label location.

Attach Anti-Vibration Pads

For models 073002 and 073003, you will need the following tools to install the anti-vibration pads:

10mm wrench

Socket wrench with a 10mm socket

Attach anti-vibration pads to water pump as shown on instruction sheet included with anti-vibration kit.

IMPORTANT: You must attach anti-vibration pads prior to adding engine oil and fuel.

Unpack Water Pump

1.Remove everything from carton except water pump.

2.Open carton completely by cutting each carton corner from top to bottom.

Carton Contents

Items in the carton include:

Water pump

Oil bottle

Parts bag (which includes the following):

This owner’s manual

Strainer basket and barb

Hose barb (2)

Barb cuff (2)

Rubber seal (2)

Hose clamp (3)

Anti-vibration kit (which includes 4 each) (Models

073002 & 073003 only):

Anti-vibration pad

Bolt

Washer

Lock nut

Instruction sheet

If any of the above parts are missing or damaged, call the helpline at 1–800–743–4115.

Add Engine Oil

CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil may result in an engine failure.

1.Place water pump on a flat, level surface.

2.Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap.

3.Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour entire contents of provided oil bottle (18 oz.) into oil fill opening.

4.Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.

NOTE: See the section “Oil” on page 18 to review oil recommendations.

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Briggs & Stratton 073003, 073002 Assembly, Attach Anti-Vibration Pads, Unpack Water Pump, Carton Contents, Add Engine Oil