CAUTION
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST
BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIR.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL,
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED
FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND
ADJUSTING ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F (65° C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
CHECK PUMP OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS AND
BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ON THE ENGINE AND
PUMP MUST BE DONE BY AN ADULT.
BEFORE STORING UNIT, DISCONNECT SPARK
PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND ATTACH IT TO
RETAINING POST.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK
INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED
AREAS, WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN
OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Steps for Working on Pump
1. Turn engine switch to OFF.
2. Turn the fuel valve to OFF
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
4. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire away
from the spark plug and any metal parts. This must
always be done or arcing may occur between spark plug
wire and metal parts.
5. Replace or repair the part on the pump.
6. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during
repair, that they are secure and fit correctly.
NOTE: All repair parts must come from the factory. Never
replace parts that are not specifically designed for
the pump.
7. Reconnect the spark plug wire.
Steps for Clearing Pump Impeller and Volute of
Obstructions (SEE FIGURE 5 & 6.)
1. Turn engine switch to OFF.
2. Turn the fuel valve to OFF.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
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4. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire away
5. If necessary, remove hoses from intake and discharge
6. Unscrew the six T-Bolts that secure the pump housings
7. Separate the pump front and rear housings.
8. Clean the impeller and volute of any debris.
9. Inspect the impeller and volute for signs of damage
10. Install volute in rear pump housing. Make sure the index
11. Align the forward pump housing with the rear pump
12. Secure housings with six T-Bolts. Tighten the T-Bolts in a
13. Refer to "Installation" and "Operation" for further
FIGURE 5
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from the spark plug and any metal parts. This must
always be done or arcing may occur between spark plug
wire and metal parts.
ports.
together.
caused by debris. Replace if necessary. Reference
Illustrated Parts Breakdown Kit 4.
pin on the rear pump housing aligns with the volute
index hole.
NOTE: Make sure all pump housing O-ring seals are not
damaged and are installed in the correct location.
Also make sure the pump check flap is in place and
not damaged.
housing.
star pattern to ensure correct alignment of the housings
and compression of housing O-ring.
instructions.
IMPELLER
CLEAN
OUT
AREAS
Operator's Manual
SS20T and SS30T Water Pumps
VOLUTE
CLEAN OUT
AREAS
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