Briggs & Stratton 073000 Plumbing Product User Manual


 
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SAFETY RULES
Operate water pump ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate water pump inside any building,
confined area or enclosure, such as basements, garages
or a similar location, even if doors or windows are open.
Running water pump gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
nausea, fainting or death.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
Turn water pump OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in
place.
DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
DO NOT pump flammable liquids, such as fuel or fuel
oils.
This water pump is not for use in mobile equipment or
marine applications.
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
fuel to spill.
Secure water pump. Loads from hoses may cause
tipover.
DO NOT stop engine by moving choke lever to “Full
Choke” position.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN
TANK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
Secure discharge hose to avoid whipping.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
Keep hands and body clear from discharge
of pump.
WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
WATER PUMP
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WARNING