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Assembly
Your water pump requires some assembly and is ready for
use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and fuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your water
pump, please call the water pump helpline at
(800) 743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have model,
revision, and serial number from data tag available.
Unpack Water Pump
1. Remove everything from carton except water pump.
2. Open carton completely by cutting each carton corner
from top to bottom.
Items in the carton include:
• Water pump
• Oil bottle
• Parts bag (which includes the following):
• This operator’s manual
• Strainer basket and barb
• Hose clamp (3)
If any of the above parts are missing or damaged, call the
helpline at (800) 743-4115.
Add Engine Oil
1. Place water pump on a flat, level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap.
NOTE: See Oil Recommendations in Maintenance section.
Verify provided oil bottle is the correct viscosity for current
ambient temperature.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
provided oil bottle into oil fill opening.
4. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High
altitude use, see High Altitude.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the
same. If you experience starting or performance problems
after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change
brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The
emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine
Modifications).
1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Fill to red
fuel level indicator (A). Be careful not to overfill.
3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before
starting engine.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of water pump can damage it and
shorten its life.
• DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil. This may result in
an engine failure.
NOTICE
Avoid water pump damage.
Failure to follow Operator’s Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E85.
• DO NOT mix oil in gasoline.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING 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 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.
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