Installation, Operation, Repair and Parts Manual
Hypro Self-Priming Polypropylene Centrifugal Pumps
handle big, high-capacity, liquid transfer jobs with ease.
Use them for transferring water, liquid fertilizers, and other
chemicals compatible with pump materials. Make short work
1542P-55SP
1542P-550BSP
1542P-160HSP
Close-Coupled, Gas Engine-Driven,
Self-Priming Poly Centrifugal Pump
Max Flow Rate: ............................ 150 GPM
Max. Pressure: .................................58 PSI
Max. Total Head ............................. 134 FT.
Max. Suction Lift: .............................. 25 FT.
Ports: ........................................ 2" NPT Inlet
Engine ............................PowerPro 5.5 H.P.
or Briggs & Stratton 550
WARNING: Do Not Pump Flammable or Explosive
Fluids Such as Gasoline, Fuel Oil, Kerosene, Etc. Do
Not Use in Explosive Atmospheres. The Pump Should
be Used Only with Liquids that are Compatible with
the Pump Component Materials. Failure to Follow this
Warning Can Result in Personal Injury and/or Property
Damage and Will Void the Product Warranty.
1. DO NOT EXCEED recommended speed, pressure and
temperature (120 degrees F) for pump and equipment
being used.
2. BEFORE SERVICING, drain all liquids from the system
and flush. Remove the spark plug wire from the spark
plug before servicing the pump or engine.
3. Secure the discharge lines before starting the pump.
An unsecured line may whip, causing personal injury
and/or property damage.
4. Check hose for weak or worn condition before each
use. Make certain that all connections are tight and
secure.
Series 1542P-55SP, 1542P-65SP, 1542P-550BSP,
1542P-950BSP, 1542P-160HSP, 1542P-200HSP
Gas Engine-Driven, Self-Priming
Polypropylene Centrifugal Pumps
2" NPT Outlet
or Honda GX160
General Safety Information
Description
of other farm jobs: filling nurse tanks, watering seedbeds,
and transferring liquids. This self-priming model makes it
ideal for de-watering applications.
5. Periodically inspect the pump and the system
components. Perform routine maintenance as required
(see Maintenance section).
6. Protect pump from freezing conditions by draining
liquid and pumping a permanent-type automobile
antifreeze containing a rust inhibitor through the
system, coating the pump interior. A 50% mixture with
water is recommended.
7. Do not operate a gasoline engine in an enclosed area.
Be sure the area is well ventilated.
WARNING: Gasoline is a Highly Combustible Fuel. The
Improper Use, Handling, or Storage of Gasoline Can be
Dangerous. Never Touch or Fill a Hot Engine.
8. Use only pipe, hose and fittings rated for the maximum
psi rating of the pump.
9. Do not use these pumps for pumping water or other
liquids for human or animal consumption.
1542P-65SP
1542P-65SPM
1542P-950BSP
1542P-200HSP
Close-Coupled, Gas Engine-Driven,
Self-Priming Poly Centrifugal Pump
Max Flow Rate: .............................. 200 GPM
Max. Pressure: .................................. 58 PSI
Max. Total Head ...............................134 FT.
Max. Suction Lift: ................................25 FT.
Ports: .......................................... 2" NPT Inlet
Engine ............................. PowerPro 6.5 H.P.
or Briggs & Stratton 950
Form L-1514
Rev. D
2" NPT Outlet
or Honda GX200
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