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- Page 1 Form Number: F-2856 Issue Date: Sept 26, 2018 Revision Date: Mar 25, 2019 FLOTO-PUMP ® Operation and Maintenance Waterous Company • 125 Hardman Avenue South • South Saint Paul, MN 55075 • (651) 450-5000 www.waterousco.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Maintenance Safety Precautions Adjusting the Carburetor Safety and Instructional Decals Adjusting the Throttle Float Carbon Monoxide Warning Preparing the FLOTO-PUMP for Short Term Storage Hot Surface Warning Preparing the FLOTO-PUMP for Long Term Storage Sound Level Warning Service Parts Introduction... -
Page 3: Safety
• Be aware that these instructions are only guidelines and are not meant to be Hot Surface definitive. Contact Waterous when you have questions about installing, operating, or maintaining the equipment. • Do not install the equipment if you are not familiar with the tools and skills Hot surface can burn you. - Page 4 Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Safety Precautions NOTICE Modification Carbon Monoxide Modifying the equipment • Carbon monoxide gas will • can damage components kill you. and void your warranty. Never operate the engine • Do not modify the system •...
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Page 5: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Safety and Instructional Decals Locate and review the condition of the safety decals. Replace any decals that are damaged or missing. Carbon Monoxide Warning Sound Level Warning Hot Surface Warning... -
Page 6: Introduction
Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Using this Document Use this document to install and operate your Waterous equipment. Understand the following conditions before continuing with the document: Use the guidelines below when viewing this document. • The instructions may refer to options or equipment that you may not have Viewing the Document Electronically purchased with your system. -
Page 7: System Overview
System Overview ® The FLOTO-PUMP system allows you to pump from open bodies of water like ponds, lakes, or swimming pools. The system is available with a variety of hose connections. The pump is also available as a normal and high pressure system. -
Page 8: Top Side Components
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Top Side Components... - Page 9 Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Top Side Components Feature Description On/off switch This enables the pump to start and stops the pump when operating. Handle This is used to transport the pump. Pull handle This starts the engine. Fuel cap with vent This seals the fuel tank and has a vent that is closed for transportation and opened for operation.
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Page 10: Engine Components
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Engine Components... - Page 11 Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Engine Components Feature Description Air intake This manages the air intake. Muffler This manages the engine sound levels. Throttle assemble This manages the fuel delivered to the engine. Throttle float This manages the fuel supply to the engine.
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Page 12: Bottom Side Components
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Bottom Side Components... - Page 13 Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Bottom Side Components Feature Description Pump discharge This is where the pump discharges water. Intake screen This screens the water before entering the pump.
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Page 14: Operation
Operating Tips This equipment is intended to be operated by a person or persons with the Use the following guidelines when operating the FLOTO-PUMP: basic knowledge of operating similar equipment. Contact Waterous with • Never operate the pump in an enclosed space. Always operate the pump in questions about operating the equipment. -
Page 15: Fueling The Pump
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Fueling the Pump Use the illustrations and instructions to fuel the Floto pump. Locally source 2-cycle engine oil (National Marine Manufacturers Association TC-W3 ® ) and gasoline. Note: Use gasoline with a minimum octane of 87 and less than 10% alcohol. -
Page 16: Connecting A Hose To The Pump
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Connecting a Hose to the Pump Use the illustrations and instructions to connect the hose to the pump. 1 Use the provided spanner wrench to secure the hose to the pump discharge. 2 Straighten the hose before starting the pump. -
Page 17: Starting And Stopping The Pump
Warranty Starting and Stopping the Pump Use the illustrations and instructions to start and run the FLOTO-PUMP. Before you start the engine for the first time, it is suggested that you familiarize yourself with the pull distance and the force required to start a high compression engine. -
Page 18: Operating The Pump
Warranty Operating the Pump Use the illustrations and instructions as best practices when operating the FLOTO-PUMP. 1 Do not operate the pump in water depth of 6 inches (150 mm) or less. Do not operate the pump in a body of water that will deplete to less than 6 inches (150 mm) of water during operation. -
Page 19: Maintenance
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Adjusting the Carburetor Use the illustrations and instructions to adjust the low and high speed idle. This adjustment can be performed with the pump out of the water, but may need fine tuning once in water and under load. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Throttle Float
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Adjusting the Throttle Float Use the illustrations and instructions to adjust the throttle float. 1 Locate and loosen the hardware securing the throttle float lever. 2 Rotate the lever until the throttle float touches the intake screen, then raise it 1/8 inch (3 mm). -
Page 21: Preparing The Floto-Pump For Short Term Storage
Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Preparing the FLOTO-PUMP for Short Term Storage Use the illustrations and instructions to prepare the FLOTO-PUMP for short term storage—2 months or less. 1 If you won't be operating the pump for a few weeks, add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank, cover the pump, and put it into storage. -
Page 22: Preparing The Floto-Pump For Long Term Storage
Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Preparing the FLOTO-PUMP for Long Term Storage Use the illustrations and instructions to prepare the FLOTO-PUMP for long term storage—2 months or longer. 1 Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank. Continue to next instruction. - Page 23 Notes...
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Page 24: Service Parts
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Engine, Replacement Assemblies, and Repair Kits Carburetor Repair Kit SPL83736... -
Page 25: Additional Engine Specifications
Warranty Engine, Replacement Assemblies, and Repair Kits The following repair kit and assemblies are available from Waterous. Additional motor components are available from U.S. Motor Power. Use the label on the engine to determine the engine model and serial number. -
Page 26: Float And Fuel System Components-Standard Floto-Pump
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Float and Fuel System Components—Standard FLOTO-PUMP SPL83736... - Page 27 Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Float and Fuel System Components—Standard FLOTO-PUMP Description Float Locknut—3/8-16 Plain washer—3/8 inch Intake screen Fuel line Fuel tank cap Screw—3/8-16 x 2-3/4 inches Lock washer—1/4 inch Run stop decal Name plate decal—includes pump serial number...
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Page 28: Exhaust And Air System Components-Standard Floto-Pump
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Exhaust and Air System Components—Standard FLOTO-PUMP SPL83736... - Page 29 Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Exhaust and Air System Components—Standard FLOTO-PUMP Description Throttle control float Throttle arm Locknut—#10-24 170 Screw—#10-24 x 5/8 inch 187 Engine replacement kit Air intake cover Lock washer—#10 Lifting handle Engine—Note: Use the original mounting hardware to install.
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Page 30: Pump And Impeller Components-Standard Floto-Pump
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Pump and Impeller Components—Standard FLOTO-PUMP SPL83736... - Page 31 Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Pump and Impeller Components—Standard FLOTO-PUMP Description Engine Screw—3/8-16 x 1-1/2 inches Locknut—3/8-16 Washer—3/8 inch Mechanical seal—included with engine replacement kit #187, refer to Page Impeller Dowel pin—5/16 x 3/4 inch Upper volute body Screw—5/16-18 x 1-1/2 inches...
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Page 32: Float And Fuel System Components-High Pressure Floto-Pump
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Float and Fuel System Components—High Pressure FLOTO-PUMP SPL83736... - Page 33 Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Float and Fuel System Components—High Pressure FLOTO-PUMP Description Float Locknut—3/8-16 Washer—3/8 inch Intake screen Fuel line Fuel tank cap Screw—3/8-16 x 2-3/4 inches Lock washer—1/4 inch Run stop decal Name plate decal—includes pump serial number...
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Page 34: Exhaust And Air System Components-High Pressure Floto-Pump
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Exhaust and Air System Components—High Pressure FLOTO-PUMP SPL83736... - Page 35 Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Exhaust and Air System Components—High Pressure FLOTO-PUMP Description Throttle control float Throttle arm Locknut—#10-24 170 Screw—#10-24 x 5/8 inch 187 Engine replacement kit Air intake cover Internal tooth lock washer—#10 Lifting handle Engine—Note: Use the original mounting hardware to install.
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Page 36: Pump And Impeller Components-High Pressure Floto-Pump
Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Pump and Impeller Components—High Pressure FLOTO-PUMP SPL83736... - Page 37 Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts Troubleshooting Warranty Pump and Impeller Components—High Pressure FLOTO-PUMP Description Engine Screw—3/8-16 x 1-1/2 inches Locknut—3/8-16 Washer—3/8 inch Mechanical seal—included with engine replacement kit #187, refer to Page Impeller Impeller bushing Dowel pin—5/16 x 3/4 inch Upper volute body Screw—5/16-18 x 1-1/2 inches...
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
The spark plug wire is not working properly. Replace the spark plug wire. The ignition system is not operating properly. Contact Waterous for more information. The engine is difficult to start. The fuel is bad. Drain and replace the fuel with fresh fuel. - Page 39 Clean or replace the muffler. The engine exhaust port is clogged. Clean the carbon buildup from the exhaust ports. The cylinder compression is poor. Contact Waterous for more information. "Fueling The engine overheats. The fuel mixture contains insufficient oil. Replace the fuel with fuel with proper mixture. Refer to the Pump"...
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Page 40: Warranty
WATEROUS warrants, to the original Buyer only, that products manufactured by WATEROUS will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date the product is first placed in service, or one and one-half (1-1/2) years from the date of shipment by WATEROUS, whichever period shall be the first to expire; provided the Buyer notifies WATEROUS, in writing, of the defect in said product within the warranty period, and said product is found by WATEROUS to be nonconforming with the aforesaid warranty.
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