Features and Controls
Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your trash pump.
Compare the illustrations with your trash pump, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Unit may vary slightly from that shown
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H
J
K
A B C D EF
L MN P QS T
A - Data Tag — Provides model and serial number of trash pump. Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.
B - Pump Faceplate — Remove to clean impeller.
C - Suction Inlet — Connect reinforced suction hose here.
D - Priming Plug — Fill pump with water here to prime pump before starting.
E - Fuel Tank — Fill tank with regular unleaded fuel. Always leave room for fuel expansion.
F - Discharge Outlet — Connect discharge hose here. G - Choke Lever — Prepares a cold engine for starting.
H - Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air.
J - Fuel Shutoff Valve — Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine.
Model 073017 — located behind the air cleaner on the carburetor.
Model 073018 — located to the left of the engine speed lever on the engine control panel.
K - Recoil Starter — Used for starting the engine manually.
L - Engine Speed Lever — Used to adjust engine speed to control pump output.
M - On/Off Switch — Set this switch to “On” before using recoil starter. Set switch to “Off” to stop a running engine.
N - Oil Drain — Drain engine oil here.
P - Oil Fill — Check and add engine oil here.
Q - Water Drain Plugs — Remove to drain water from pump and flush internal components with clean water.
S - Pump Chamber — Be sure to fill with water before starting.
T - Engine Information — Stamped on valve cover. Provides model, type and trim number of engine. Please have these readily available when calling for assistance.
Item Not Shown:
Strainer Basket — Used to limit passage of abrasive materials into the pump.
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