Water Pump 25

Operator's Manual

troubleshooting pump end

 

•Pump not primed

•Fill pump body with water.

 

•Pump should operate at 5600-6300 rpm.

No water delivered

•Speed too low

•Clean suction opening.

or not enough water

•Suction line clogged

•Locate pump closer to water.

delivered

•Suction lift too high

•Tighten connections or replace with new hose

 

•Air leak in suction line

 

or pipe. Use pipe compund to seal threads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

•Impeller plugged.

•Clean impeller.

 

•Suction end not submerged deep

•Submerge suction hose or piping enough so

 

enough.

no air enters while pump is operating.

 

 

 

Not enough

•Speed too low.

•Engine should operate at 5600-6300 rpm.

pressure

•Worn impeller.

•Replace impeller.

 

 

 

 

•Suction line out of water.

•Lower suction line into water.

Pumps water,

•Suction lift too high.

•Locate pump nearer water.

•Pump clogs with debris.

•Clean pump and impeller.

then stops

•Suction strainer clogs.

•Clean strainer.

 

 

•Pump seal worn.

•Replace seal. (ECHO Dealer)

 

 

 

Pumps water,

•Foreign matter settled or solidified

 

inside the pump. Impeller is clogged by

•Remove pump casing and clean the pump

then stops

solid debris.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storage

Long Term Storage (over 30 days)

Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) with out performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following:

1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children.

DANGER

Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark or serious personal injury may result.

2.Place the ignition in the “OFF” position.

3.Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit.

4.Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required.

5.Tighten all the screws and nuts.

6.Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor.