Troubleshooting - Champion 66520 Operator's Manual

TROUBlESHOOTING

Problem
Semi-trash pump will not start
Semi-trash pump will not start;
Semi-trash pump starts but runs
roughly
Semi-trash pump shuts down
during operation
Semi-trash pump overheating or
performing poorly
Pump will not draw water
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Cause
No fuel
Faulty spark plug
Low oil level
Choke in the wrong position
Spark plug wire loose
Out of fuel
Low oil level
Strainer or hose clogged
Pump not primed
Suction hose out of water
Head limit exceeded
Air leak
Water not added to pump
Hose clamps on inlet hose are not
tight
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Solution
Add fuel
Replace spark plug
Fill crankcase to the proper level;
place semi-trash pump on a flat,
level surface
Adjust choke
Attach wire to spark plug
Fill fuel tank
Fill crankcase to the proper level;
place semi-trash pump on a flat,
level surface
Remove debris from strainer or
hose
Re-prime pump
Place suction hose under the
surface of the water
Relocate pump so suction head
is less than discharge head
(maximum 98 feet)
Tighten connectors and clamps or
replace seal packing
Review "Priming the Pump"
section of this manual
Even small pinhole leak can result
in vacuum loss preventing pump
from priming. Check hose clamps
to ensure they are tight. Adjust
clamp position if necessary.
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