Preparation For Priming - DARLEY 2BE6.5H Operator's Manual

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If not already connected, connect the fuel hose from the engine to the fuel tank fitting.
To connect the fuel hose:
- Slide the male fuel fitting on the fuel hose, into the female fuel fitting on the fuel tank. The lock will be
seated in the groove in the fitting on the hose when fully engaged.
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Open the fuel valve by pushing the black fuel valve lever to the right to the "ON" position. The fuel valve
lever is the black lever located lowest on the engine's carburetor assembly.
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Connect the suction hose to the pump. Latch the couplings by pushing the coupling's handles towards the
hose until the handles are against the coupling.
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Be certain that the suction hose is absolutely airtight. The pump will not lift water if the suction side of the
pump has the slightest air leak.
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A strainer with openings not larger than 1/4 inch must always be used on the end of the suction hose to
avoid sucking debris into the pump. Debris can clog the impeller and cause the pump to not work.
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Avoid air traps in suction hose if possible.
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If pumping from a shallow water source, stream, or pond, keep the suction intake strainer well above the
bottom to prevent sucking up soil and other foreign matter. If the strainer must lie on the bottom, a metal
plate or pan should be laid under it.
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The suction intake should be several inches below the surface of the water to prevent sucking in air. A hard
flat object laid over the top of strainer like a cover will allow the pump to operate in shallow water.
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Connect the discharge hose to the pump and position the hose to discharge overboard. Secure the end of the
hose to prevent it from moving.
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This unit is designed to achieve optimal performance with 3" suction and discharge hoses, however any size
of suction and discharge hose may be used, depending on the volume of water required.
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Turn the engine ignition switch clockwise to the "ON" position. The engine ignition switch is the red
switch located below the fuel tank bracket on the same side of the engine as the hand primer.
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If the engine is cold, it may be necessary to use the choke to get the engine started. Pushing the choke lever
to the left will "CHOKE" the engine. The choke lever is the gray colored, middle lever on the carburetor
assembly.
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Set the engine throttle lever at about 1/3 open, or in the "START" position by pushing it from the far right
to the left about 3/4 of an inch. The throttle is the largest of the three levers and located highest on the
carburetor assembly.
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Do not start the engine until everything is ready for pumping, with the hose couplings properly latched, the
fuel line connected, fuel valve turned on, ignition switch turned on, and the pump primed.
Prepared by: TED
Approved by: MCR
© W.S. Darley & Co.

Preparation for Priming

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Rev. #: 13
15May2006
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