SAFETY INFORMATION
■NEVER run engine without air cleaner. Severe engine damage may occur.
■ALWAYS ensure pump is on level ground before use.
■NEVER pump volatile, explosive, flammable or low flash point fluids. These fluids could ignite or explode. NEVER pump corrosive chemicals or water containing toxic substances. These fluids could create serious health and environmental hazards. Contact local authorities for assistance.
■NEVER open the priming plug when pump is hot. Hot water inside could be pressurized much like the radiator of an automobile. Allow pump to cool to the touch before loosening plug.The possibility exists of scalding, resulting in severe bodily harm.
■NEVER block or restrict flow from discharge hose. Remove kinks from discharge line before starting pump. Operation with a blocked discharge line can cause water inside pump to overheat.
■ALWAYS fill the pump casing with water before starting the engine. Failure to maintain water inside the pump housing will cause severe damage to the pump and mechanical seal.
■In winter drain water from pump housing to prevent freezing.
■NEVER tamper with the factory setting of the engine governor. Personal injury and equipment damage can result if operating in speed ranges above the maximum allowable.
LOADING AND UNLOADING
■Before lifting, make sure that equipment parts (hook and vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not loosened or lost.
■ALWAYS make sure crane or lifting device has been properly secured to the lifting bail (hook) of the equipment.
■NEVER lift the equipment while the engine is running.
■Use adequate lifting cable (wire or rope) of sufficient strength.
■Use one point suspension hook and lift straight upwards.
■NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while lifting.
■DO NOT lift machine to unnecessary heights.
TRANSPORTING
ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to prevent fuel from spilling.
ALWAYS tie down the equipment during transport by securing the equipment with rope.
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