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PAGE 16 — QP3TH TRASH PUMP • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (01/29/14)
INSPECTION (ENGINE)
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to operate the pump
untilthe Safety Information, General
Information and Inspection sections
of this manual have been read and
thoroughly understood.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the pump, removing dirt and dust, particularly
the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty,
replace air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with
dry compressed air.
5. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
Engine Oil Check
1. To check the engine oil level, place the pump on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(See Figure 5) and wipe clean.
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into
the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (See Figure 6), fill to the edge
of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type
(Table 5). Maximum oil capacity is 1.16 quarts
(1.1 liters).
Figure 6. Engine Oil DipStick (Oil Level
Fuel Check
1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if the fuel level is low. If fuel is
low, replenish with unleaded fuel
.
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately!
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
Table 5. Oil Type
Season Temperature Oil Type
Summer 25°C or Higher SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall 25°C~10°C SAE 10W-30/20
Winter 0°C or Lower SAE 10W-10
DANGER
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can
be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT
smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt
to refuel the pump if the engine is hot!
or running.