Operation; Maintenance And Storage - Storm Surge SS20ST Operator's Manual

OPERATION

1. Fill the engine crankcase with oil. Refer to the engine
operating manual for the specific grade of oil and amount
required.
2. Fill the engine fuel tank with gasoline. Refer to the engine
operating manual for specific gasoline type that is most
efficient for this engine.
3. Add water to the priming port on the pump. SEE FIGURE
6. Continue to add water until the water level is above the
inlet port of the pump. Install the priming plug. The water
in the pump will create the suction that primes the pump.
4. Refer to the Engine Manual that came with your pump for
engine start and operation procedures.
NOTE: The pump may take several minutes to prime.
Do not use this pump for suction lifts over 26 feet.
IMPORTANT
AN AIR LEAK IN THE SUCTION LINE MAY PREVENT
PRIMING OF THE PUMP. USE OF THREAD SEALANT
IS RECOMMENDED.
DO NOT OPERATE THE PUMP DRY. IF THE PUMP
IS OPERATED DRY THE PUMP SEALS WILL BE
DAMAGED. IF THE PUMP HAS OPERATED DRY,
STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. ALLOW THE
PUMP TO COOL AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE
BEFORE OPERATING AGAIN.
SS20ST SHOWN
SS30ST SIMILAR
FIGURE 6
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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.
Operator's Manual
SS20ST and SS30ST Water Pumps