Storm Surge SS20ST Operator's Manual page 15

Table 2. Pump Troubleshooting Guide: No Pump Output
PROBLEM: No Pump Output
Check Pump Housing
Check Intake (Suction) Hose
Measure suction and discharge
head (SEE FIGURE 5 "PUMP
PLACEMENT")
Check Engine
Table 3. Pump Troubleshooting Guide: Low Pump Output
PROBLEM: Low Pump Output
Check Intake (Suction) Hose
Check Discharge Hose
Measure suction and discharge
head (SEE FIGURE 5 "PUMP
PLACEMENT")
Check Engine
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Pump not primed
1. Hose collapsed, cut or punctured.
2. Strainer not fully under water.
3. Air leak at connector.
4. Strainer basket clogged
1. Excessive head
Refer to Table 1. (Engine Troubleshooting Guide.)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Hose collapsed, cut, or punctured.
Hose too long or too small a
diameter.
2. Strainer not fully under water.
3. Air leak at connector.
4. Strainer basket clogged
1. Hose damaged, cut, or punctured.
Hose too long or too small a
diameter.
1. Excessive head
Refer to Table 1. (Engine Troubleshooting Guide.)
SS20ST and SS30ST Water Pumps
REMEDY/ACTION
1. Prime the pump.
1. Replace Hose
2. Make sure hose end and strainer basket is
completely under water.
3. Replace sealing gasket if damaged or missing.
Use Teflon pipe thread tape on all threaded
coupling surfaces.
4. Clean debris from strainer basket.
1. Relocate pump and hoses to reduce head.
REMEDY/ACTION
1. Replace Hose
2. Make sure hose end and strainer basket is
completely under water.
3. Replace sealing gasket if damaged or missing.
Use Teflon pipe thread tape on all threaded
coupling surfaces.
4. Clean debris from strainer basket.
1. Replace Discharge Hose
1. Relocate pump and hoses to reduce head.
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