Prime The Trash Pump; Locate Strainer Basket Into Water Source - Briggs & Stratton 73017 Operator's Manual

Total Head
- 117 feet (35.6m)
Maximum

Prime the Trash Pump

1. Remove priming plug from top of pump.
2. Fill pump with clean, clear water up to top of discharge
outlet.
3. Replace priming plug.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of trash pump can damage it and
shorten its life.
• Be sure pump chamber is filled with water before starting the
engine. NEVER run pump without priming.
12
Suction Head
- 25 feet (8m)
Maximum

Locate Strainer Basket Into Water Source

Place strainer basket into water to be pumped. Basket must
be fully immersed in water.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of trash pump can damage it and
shorten its life.
• NEVER operate pump without strainer connected to end of
suction hose.
• Keep strainer out of sand or silt, place in bucket or on stones.
• DO NOT let pump run dry or damage to seals may result.
Discharge Head
- 92 feet (28m)
Maximum
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