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- Page 1 1020 Water Pump Owner’s Manual 000669 MODEL:________________________ SERIAL:________________________ DATE PURCHASED:______________ Register your Powermate ® product at: WWW.POWERMATE.COM 800-445-1805 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction and Safety Preventing Water Hammer .....9 Water Pump Shut Down ....9 Introduction ........1 After Each Use ........9 Safety Rules ........1 Safety Symbols and Meanings ..2 Exhaust Hazards ......2 Section 4 Maintenance and Fire Hazards ........ -
Page 3: Section 1 Introduction And Safety
Section 1 Introduction and Safety Introduction DANGER ® Thank you for purchasing a Powermate Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will product. This equipment has been designed to result in death or serious injury. provide high-performance, efficient operation, and years of use when maintained properly. -
Page 4: Safety Symbols And Meanings
Safety Symbols and Meanings WARNING DANGER Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly if water pressure is not properly relieved from Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon pump, creating kickback. Kickback monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. could result in death or serious injury. (000113) Carbon monoxide, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 5: Fire Hazards
When Operating Equipment • This exhaust system must be properly maintained. Do nothing that might render • NEVER place discharge hose near a power exhaust system unsafe source. noncompliance with any local codes and/or • Do not allow children near the pump while it standards. -
Page 6: Section 2 General Information And Setup
Section 2 General Information and Setup 000670 Figure 2-1. Features and Controls Know Your Water Pump TABLE 1. Water Pump Components WARNING Water Drain Plug Consult Manual. Read and understand manual Suction Port completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product Pump Housing could result in death or serious injury. -
Page 7: Emissions Information
Emissions Information • Altering or defeating the governor linkage or speed-adjusting mechanism to cause The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the engine to operate outside its design (and California Air Resource Board for parameters. equipment certified to CA standards) requires Have the engine inspected and repaired by a that this engine comply with exhaust and servicing dealer if these symptoms develop: evaporative emission standards. -
Page 8: Add Engine Oil
Add Engine Oil CAUTION Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so could result in engine damage. (000135) There is no oil in the engine. The crankcase must be filled before starting the engine for the first time. -
Page 9: Assembly
DANGER Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry before starting engine. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. (000174) IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage. -
Page 10: Section 3 Operation
Section 3 Operation Operation and Use Questions NOTE: Suspend the strainer if there is any mud or sand present at the bottom of the ® Call Powermate Customer Service at 1-800- water. 445-1805 with questions or concerns about • Place discharge hose appropriate... -
Page 11: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 5. See Figure 3-4. Grasp recoil handle (D) and pull slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull rapidly to start engine. Return recoil handle slowly. DO CAUTION NOT let recoil snap back against recoil Equipment damage. Before starting engine, verify housing. -
Page 12: Section 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Recommendations Preventive Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve Dirt or debris can cause improper operation performance and extend water pump life. See and equipment damage. Clean water pump an Authorized Dealer for service. daily or before each use. Keep area around and behind muffler free from combustible Water pump warranty does not cover items debris. -
Page 13: Inspect Engine Oil Level
Inspect Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil WARNING WARNING Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before draining working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death or oil or coolant. Failure to do so could result in death serious injury. -
Page 14: Service Air Filter
Service Air Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Engine will not run properly and may be NOTE: It is a violation of California Public damaged if run with a dirty air filter. Service air Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or filter more frequently in dirty or dusty operate the engine on any forest-covered, conditions. -
Page 15: Storage
Storage Change Oil Change engine oil before storage. See DANGER Change Engine Oil. Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Store fuel in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to Prepare Water Pump for Storage do so will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will 1. Dirty air filter 1. Clean or replace air filter. not start, or 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. starts and 3. Stale fuel. 3. Replace with fresh fuel. runs rough. 4. Spark plug wire not connected to 4. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Procedures
Troubleshooting Procedures See Figure 4-9. Verify suction hose is not flat anywhere along its length (A). Holes or cracks (B) will also affect suction. Finally, confirm that Cleaning The Impeller the suction hose is connected correctly, with the coupling packing (C) installed. See Figure 4-7. - Page 18 This page intentionally left blank. Owner’s Manual for Water Pump...
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