Prime The Water Pump; Locate Strainer Basket Into Water Source - Briggs & Stratton WP15-225 Manual Del Operario

Figure 6 — Head
Discharge Head
- 200 feet (61m)
Maximum

Prime the Water Pump

1. Remove plug from top of pump (Figure 7).
Figure 7 — Prime the Water Pump
2. Fill pump with clean, clear water up to top of discharge
outlet (Figure 7).
3. Replace pump plug.
CAUTION
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.
OPERATION
Typical Water Pump Shown
9
Suction Head
- 25 feet (8m)
Maximum
Locate Strainer Basket Into Water
Source
Place strainer basket into water to be pumped. Basket must
be fully immersed in water (Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Place Strainer Basket into Water
CAUTION
Improper treatment of water pump can damage it and
shorten its life.
• NEVER operate pump without strainer 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.
Total Head
- 225 feet (69m)
Maximum
Typical Water Pump Shown