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WARNING
Water can be conductor of electric current when exposed to live
electrical wiring. Electrocution will result.
• Do not operate pump in ooded basements without rst shutting
off electricity from outside the house. Pump should be located
outside in a vented area.
• Do not operate pump in ooded areas near power lines unless
electric service has been disconnected.
IMPORTANT
• Prolonged pumping of water containing sludge mud and gravel
will cause rapid wear to impeller or internal pump parts. Pump
only clear water.
• Pump suction lift is affected by water temperatures. Maximum
temperature of water should be 60
o
C (140
o
F), or lower.
• Internal pump body components will corrode if the pump is used
to pump liquids high in acidity or alkaline.
s t a r t I n g c o l d e n g I n e
WARNING
Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.
IMPORTANT
Do not start or run the pump without priming the pump with wa-
ter. Serious damage to the pump seals will occur when the pump is
run dry.
1. Place suction intake and strainer in the water to be pumped prior to
starting engine.
2. Place ignition switch (A) in Start/Run position.
3. Move choke (B) to Cold Start ( ) Position.
4. Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible and ows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
5. Move throttle lever (D) towards engine to idle position.
6. Pull starter handle (E) until engine res (5 ~ 6 pulls maximum).
7. After engine res (or 5 ~ 6 pulls), move choke lever (B) to Run
( ) position and pull recoil starter handle/rope until engine
starts and runs. Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls,
repeat instructions.
8. Place throttle lever (D) in half throttle position until pump begins
to pump water. Then move lever to full throttle.
A
B
C
D
E