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TRANSPORTING

BEFORE LOADING

When transporting the pump, be sure to keep it upright. If the pump is
tilted or overturned, fuel may spill from the tank, which can result in a
fire hazard.
Allow the engine to cool before transporting the pump.
1. Turn the ignition
switch to the OFF
position.
2. Turn the fuel valve to
the OFF position.
3. Drain the pump
chamber (page 12).

LOADING AND UNLOADING

Roll the pump on a ramp or use a hoist connected to the lifting bracket
to load the pump on and off the transport vehicle.
Position the pump so it is level on the transport vehicle. Tie the pump
down with rope or straps attached to the frame, and place blocks in
front and behind the wheels to prevent rolling. Keep the tie-down rope
or straps away from the controls and carburetor.
STORAGE

STORAGE PREPARATION

The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing
your pump's function and appearance, and will make the engine
easier to start when you use the pump again.

Cleaning the Engine

Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from
entering the air cleaner or muffler.
NOTICE
• Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force
water into the air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the
filter and can enter the carburetor or engine, causing damage.
• Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine
has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before
washing.

Cleaning the Pump

1. Flush the pump chamber (page12).
2. Wash the pump with a garden hose or other low pressure
equipment. Keep water away from controls and all other places
that are difficult to dry, as water may promote rust.
3. After washing, remove as much standing water as possible with a
dry cloth. Start the engine outdoors and let it run until it reaches
normal operating temperature to evaporate any water remaining
on the engine.
4. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
5. After the pump is clean and dry, touch up any damaged paint, and
coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil. Lubricate
controls with a silicone spray lubricant.

Fuel

NOTICE
Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuel
formulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deterioration
and oxidation can occur in as little as 30 days and may cause damage
to the carburetor and/or fuel system. Please check with your servicing
dealer for local storage recommendations.
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Deteriorated gasoline
will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that can clog the
small passages in the fuel system. If the gasoline in your engine
deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor, and
other fuel system components, serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and
carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with such
factors as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures, and whether
the fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially filled
fuel tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage
temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel problems may occur
within a month of inactivity, or even less if the gasoline was not fresh
when you filled the fuel tank.
If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be sure that it
contains only fresh gasoline.
If it will take more than 3 months to use the fuel in your storage
container, we suggest adding a fuel stabilizer to the fuel when you fill
the container.
OFF
OFF
IGNITION
SWITCH
FUEL
VALVE