Starting The Water Pump; Stopping The Water Pump - Briggs & Stratton WP2-60 Manual Del Usuario

Prime the Water Pump Figure
1. Remove priming plug from top of pump.
2. Fill pump with clean water up to level shown.
3. Replace priming plug.
NOTICE Improper treatment of water pump can
damage it and shorten its life.
• Be sure pump chamber is filled with water before
starting the engine. Never run pump without priming.
Locate Strainer Basket Into Water Source
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Place strainer basket into water to be pumped. Basket must
be fully immersed in water. To reduce sand or silt suction,
place basket into bucket or on top of coarse rocks.
NOTICE Improper treatment of water pump can damage
it and shorten its life.
• NEVER operate pump without strainer basket
connected to end of suction hose.
• Keep strainer out of sand or silt - place in bucket or
on stones.
• DO NOT let pump run dry or damage to seals may
result. Never run pump without priming.
• DO NOT pump salt water.

Starting the Water Pump

(Models 073010 & 073011) Figure
(Model 073035) Figure
Use the following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a flat, level surface and pump
chamber is primed.
2. Move fuel shutoff (S) to ON (I) position.
3. Move choke lever (G) to CHOKE (
4. Turn on/off switch (M) to ON (I) position.
5. Move engine speed lever (L) to FAST (
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go which could cause broken bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious
injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• Keep hands and body clear from discharge of pump.
• Secure discharge hose to avoid whipping.
6. Grasp recoil handle (K) and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt. Then pull handle rapidly to
overcome compression, prevent kickback and start
engine.
7. As the engine warms, move choke lever (G) to RUN
( ) position. Operate with choke in RUN position.
NOTICE It may take a few minutes for water pump to
begin pumping water.
NOTICE If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if
unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a
level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase.
This unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device.
If so, oil must be at proper level for engine to start.
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WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in
death or serious injury. Contact with
muffler area could cause burns
resulting in serious injury.
• Do not touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 1.5 m (5 feet) of clearance on all sides
of water pump including overhead.
Pump output is controlled by adjusting engine speed.
Moving the engine speed lever in the FAST (
will increase pump output, and moving the engine speed
lever in the SLOW ( ) direction will decrease pump
output.

Stopping the Water Pump

(Models 073010 & 073011) Figure
(Model 073035) Figure
1. Move engine speed lever (L) to SLOW (
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive which could
cause burns, fire or explosion resulting
in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke lever to
CHOKE position ( ).
2. Turn on/off switch (M) to OFF (0) position.
3. Move fuel shutoff (S) to OFF (0) position.
Drain and Flush Water Pump
(Models 073010 & 073011) Figure
(Model 073035) Figure
1. Disconnect and drain suction and discharge hoses.
2. Remove drain plug (E) at bottom of pump.
3. Remove primer plug (A) from top of pump and flush
internal components of pump with clean water.
4. Replace both plugs and finger tighten.
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