OPERATION
10
Prime the Water Pump
1. Remove plug from top of pump (Figure 12).
2. Fill pump with clean, clear water up to top of
discharge outlet (Figure 10).
3. Replace pump plug.
Locate Strainer Basket Into Water
Source
Place strainer basket into water to be pumped. Basket
must be fully immersed in water (Figure 13).
• NEVER operate pump without strainer connected to end
of suction hose.
• Keep strainer out of sand or silt, place in bucket or on stones.
• DO NOT let pump run dry or damage to seals may result.
Improper treatment of water pump can damage it
and shorten its life.
CAUTION
Figure 13 — Place Strainer Basket into Water
• Be sure pump chamber is filled with water before starting
the engine. NEVER run pump without priming.
Improper treatment of water pump can damage it
and shorten its life.
CAUTION
Figure 12 — Prime the Water Pump
Figure 11 — Head
Discharge Head
- 92 feet (28 m)
Maximum
Suction Head
- 23 feet (7 m)
Maximum
Total Head
- 115 feet (35 m)
Maximum