Briggs & Stratton 073046 Operator's Manual page 6

WARNING Use of water pump could create puddles
and slippery surfaces causing you to fall resulting in
death or serious injury.
• Operate water pump from a stable surface.
• The area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns
resulting in serious injury.
• Do not touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 1.5 m (5 ft) of clearance on all sides of
water pump including overhead.
WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or
electric shock resulting in death or serious
injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR WATER
PUMP
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING Starter and other rotating parts could
entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories
resulting in serious injury.
• NEVER place hands or body parts inside of running
pump or hoses.
• NEVER operate water pump without protective housing
or covers.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can
let go which could cause broken bones, fractures,
bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• Keep hands and body clear from discharge of pump.
• Secure discharge hose to avoid whipping.
CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds could
result in minor injury.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
• DO NOT tamper with governor spring, links or other parts
to increase engine speed. Water pump supplies correct
rated pressure and flow when running at governed speed.
• DO NOT modify water pump in any way.
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NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it
has been properly serviced with the recommended oil will
result in equipment failure.
• Refer to Maintenance for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and water pump warranty.
NOTICE This water pump is manufactured to pump ONLY
water that is not intended for human consumption.
NOTICE Improper treatment of water pump could damage
it and shorten its life.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact qualified service center.
• Be sure pump chamber is filled with water before starting
the engine. Never run pump without priming.
• Use a non-collapsible hose on the suction side of pump.
• Use water pump only for intended uses.
• Pumping sea water, beverages, acids, chemical solutions,
or any other liquid that promotes corrosion can damage
the pump.
• Ensure all connections are air tight.
• DO NOT obstruct suction or discharge hose in any way.
• NEVER operate pump without strainer basket connected
to end of suction hose.
• DO NOT exceed suction head maximum and total head
(see Specifications). Use shortest suction head possible.
• NEVER allow vehicles to drive over hoses. If a hose
must be positioned across a roadway, use planking on
each side of hose to allow vehicles to pass over without
obstructing or collapsing hose.
• Anchor pump to avoid "walking" or equipment movement,
especially if located near a ditch or edge of open ravine.
The equipment could fall in.
• Keep equipment away from edge of river or lake where it
could cause the bank to collapse.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or
without protective housing or covers.
• DO NOT by-pass any safety device on this machine.
• NEVER move machine by pulling on hoses - use frame on unit.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate
or service water pump.
• Check fuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration, such
as chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing clamps, or
damaged tank or cap. Correct all defects before operating
water pump.
• This equipment is designed to be used with Briggs
& Stratton Power Products authorized parts only. If
equipment is used with parts that DO NOT comply
with minimum specifications, user assumes all risks
and liabilities.
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