INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Petrol Driven Water Pump. Before attempting to use the machine, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to the pump giving you long and satisfactory service.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with its operation and use. Exercising caution will reduce the risk of personal injury. ALWAYS observe all safety precautions for the handling of fuel. ALWAYS thoroughly familiarise yourself with this unit & its operation, and follow all instructions in this manual.
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The pumps are fitted with an open impeller. The suction strainer supplied, must always be used, to ensure that large stones or other objects cannot be drawn up, as this would cause severe damage to the pump. The images show a PW3 pump although PW2 pumps are similar.
BEFORE USE REMEMBER: Contaminated water is water containing small solids in suspension, NOT slurry, sludge, sand, or mud. Place the pump on a firm foundation and as near to the water source as possible. Ensure there is adequate drainage for the discharged water, and that there is no danger of damage to property as a result of the pumping operation.
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GENERAL USE OF THE PUMP Connect the suction and discharge hoses to the pump housing using the hose clamps and gaskets supplied to achieve an airtight seal. There must be no damage of any kind to the hoses which must be well protected and supported. NOTE: Hoses or pipes should be supported independently and not carried by the pump.
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OPERATION (REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION ON PAGE 4) WARNING: WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE EXHAUST MUFFLER IS VERY HOT, TAKE CARE TO AVOID BURNS. WARNING: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE - ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Ensure the site and pump is prepared as detailed on page 6, then proceed as follows: PRIMING &...
Clearance should be 0.70-0.80mm. The recommended spark plug for both the PW2 and PW3 pump is RK34200/168F. CHANGING THE OIL The oil in the engine should be changed after the first 20 hours use and thereafter every 6 months or 100 running hours.
PARTS AND SERVICING or spare parts and service, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622 e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com...
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