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Owner’s Manual
TCP-25/210/381
Priming (Fig. 2-2)
It is necessary to prime the pump before the initial usage. This is done
by filling the pump body with water via the priming plug on the top of
the pump housing.
CAUTION!
Never start the machine without priming water in the pump. It will
cause serious damages to the engine and pump parts, the
manufacturer cannot
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uarantee in this case.
Starting (Fig. 2-3, 3 B)
*Open the Fuel cock (3). (TCP-381, Fig. 2-3B)
1. Set choke lever to CLOSED position (1).
2. Set the throttle lever to approximately 1/2 throttle opening (2).
3. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig. 2-4)
4. When you hear the engine wants to start, return choke lever to RUN position (open). Then pull recoil starter
briskly again.
5. After starting the engine, allow it to warm up for 2-3 minutes before subjecting it to any load.
Running
If water does not come out smoothly while using, stop the engine and wash the suction strainer. (Fig. 2-5)
CAUTION!
Do not pump oil etc. which is flammable
NOTE!
After the pumping of seawater, chemical fluid or urine, wash the pump with fresh water.
Stopping (Fig. 2-6, 6B)
When the engine is to be stopped, gradually decrease the engine speed to an idle, and then stop the engine.
The engine is stopped, by completely raising the throttle lever.