• To avoid severe burns or fire hazards, let the engine cool before
transporting the pump or storing it indoors.
• When transporting the pump, turn the fuel valve to the OFF position,
and keep the pump level to prevent fuel spillage. Spilled fuel or fuel
vapor may ignite.
Before storing the pump for an extended period;
1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust.
2. Clean the pump interior.....
Sediment will settle in the pump if it has been used in muddy or
sandy water, water containing heavy debris.
Pump clean water through the pump before shutting down or
impeller may be damaged when restarting. After flushing, remove
the pump drain plug, drain as much water as possible from the
pump housing and reinstall the plug.
3. Drain the fuel......
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain
conditions. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area.
a. With the fuel valve OFF , remove the drain screw from carburetor
float bowl and drain the carburetor. Drain the gasoline into a
suitable container.
b. Turn the fuel valve ON and drain the gasoline in the fuel tank into
the suitable container.
c. Reinstall the carburetor drain screw.
9. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE
PUMP DRAIN PLUG
DRAIN SCREW
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