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The following instructions are intended to assist the user
in starting the QP-3TH Pump. Please read the entire
instructions before starting.
QP-3TH Pump
Starting Instructions
Before Starting
Place pump as near to water as possible, on a firm flat, level
surface.
To prime pump, remove fill cap and fill pump casing with
water. If the pump casing is not filled with water before starting,
it will not begin pumping.
Check for
leaks
between pump and engine.
Check that all hoses are
securely
attached to the pump.
Check that
the
discharge
hose is not restricted.
Make sure the
suction strainer
is clean and securely
attached to the water end of the suction hose.
DO NOT open
fill cap
if pump is hot! Water inside may be
under pressure.
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2. Move the
throttle lever
(Figure 2) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
Figure 1. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
Figure 2. Throttle Lever (1/3 Start Position)
NEVER!
operate the pump without water in the casing as
this will cause damage to the mechanical seal.
The strainer should be positioned so it will remain
completely
under water
. Running the pump with the
strainer above water for long periods can damage the pump.
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Starting the Engine
1. Place the engine
fuel valve lever
(Figure 1) to the "ON"
position.
3. Place the
choke lever
(Figure 3) in the "
OPEN
" position if
starting a
cold
engine.
4. Place the
choke lever
(Figure 4) in the "
CLOSED
" position
if starting a
warm engine
or the
temperature is warm.
Figure 3. Engine Choke Lever (Open)
Figure 4. Engine Choke Lever (Closed)
5. Place the
engine ON/OFF switch
(Figure 5) in the "
ON
"
position.
Figure 5. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)
DO NOT pump flammable fluids, corrosive chemicals or fluids
containing toxic substances. These fluids can create potentially
dangerous health and environmental hazards. Contact local
authorities for assistance.
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