Briggs & Stratton Assembly, Unpack Water Transfer Pump, Attach Anti-Vibration Pads, Add Fuel

Assembly

Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt to assemble or operate your new water transfer pump.

Your water transfer 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 problems with the assembly of your water transfer pump, please call the water transfer pump helpline at (800) 743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial number from the data tag available. See Controls section for data tag location.

Unpack Water Transfer Pump

1.Remove the parts bag, accessories, and inserts included with water transfer pump.

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

3.Ensure you have all included items prior to assembly.

Items in the carton include:

• Water pump

• Oil bottle

• Parts bag (which includes the following):

•This operator’s manual

•Owner’s registration card

•Strainer basket and barb

•Hose barb (2)

•Barb cuff (2)

•Rubber seal (2)

•Hose clamp (3)

•Anti-vibration kit

•Anti-vibration pad (4)

•Bolt (4)

•Washer (4)

•Lock nut (4)

•Instruction sheet

To prepare your water transfer pump for operation, you will need to perform these tasks:

1.Fill out and send in registration card.

2.Attach anti-vibration pads.

3.Add oil to engine crankcase.

4.Add fuel to fuel tank.

5.Attach suction hose.

6.Connect discharge hose (optional).

7.Move water pump to safe operating location.

8.Prime the water pump.

9.Locate strainer basket into water source.

Attach Anti-Vibration Pads

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.

Add Engine Oil

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

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

NOTE: See Oil Recommendations in Maintenance section. Verify provided oil bottle is the correct viscosity for current ambient temperature.

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

NOTICE

Improper treatment of water transfer pump can damage it and shorten its life.

•DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil. This may result in an engine failure.

4. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.

Add Fuel

Fuel must meet these requirements:

•Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.

•A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use, see High Altitude.

•Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.

NOTICE

Avoid water transfer pump damage.

Failure to follow Operator’s Manual for fuel recommendations voids warranty.

•DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E85.

•DO NOT mix oil in gasoline.

•DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.

To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the same. If you experience starting or performance problems after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications).

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