Running And Maintaining The Pump And Engine; To Connect The Fuel Hose; To Disconnect The Fuel Hose - DARLEY 2BE6.5H Operator's Manual

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Read and understand the Honda GX200 Engine's Owner's Manual supplied by Honda.
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The fuel hose from the engine to the fuel tank fitting must be connected.

To connect the fuel hose:

- Slide the male fuel fitting, on the fuel hose, into the female fuel fitting on the fuel tank until the metal lock
is seated in the groove in the fitting on the hose.

To Disconnect the fuel hose:

-Squeeze and hold the metal fitting lock button on the fuel fitting on the fuel tank
-Pull the two halves of the fuel fitting apart.
-Release the metal lock button.
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The fuel valve must be open, or in the "ON" position to run.
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The engine ignition must be in the "ON" position to run.
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Start the engine with the throttle about 1/3 open.
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Never run the pump at high speeds at any time unless it is discharging water.
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Once the pump is discharging water, to increase the flow of water from the discharge, slowly open the
engine throttle, until the throttle is "FULL OPEN", by pushing the throttle to the left.
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The engine requires the use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 86 or higher.
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Automotive 4 stroke SAE 10W-30 detergent oil is recommended for the engine for general operation. See
the Honda GX200 Engine Owner's Manual for oil recommendations for adverse operating conditions.
• Check the engine oil level prior to each use. Add oil as necessary.
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Change the engine oil after the first 20 hours; then every 100 hours, or 6 months thereafter.
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Replace the inline fuel filter after the first 20 hours; then every 100 hours, or 6 months thereafter.
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Clean the carburetor sediment cup during every oil change, or more frequently if necessary. The carburetor
sediment cup is the smaller cup, located directly below the fuel valve.
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Check the air filter for cleanliness prior to each use. Clean or replace every 100 hours or as needed.
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Clean and readjust the spark plug every 100 hours.
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Recommended spark plug is an NGK # BPR6ES or equivalent.
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The spark plug electrode gap should be .028-.031 in. (.70-.80mm).
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After each use, return the pump unit to its ready state so that it is prepared for the next emergency.
• Check engine oil level and add as necessary.
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Refill the fuel tank.
• Check the air cleaner for cleanliness and clean or replace if necessary.
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For more in-depth engine operation and maintenance, refer to the Honda GX200 Engine Owner's Manual
supplied by Honda.
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After each use in salt or brackish water, the pump and primer must be flushed with fresh water.
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After each use, (and after flushing), drain the pump by tipping the unit toward the pump's discharge. After
all water is drained, return the pump to its normal upright position.
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Flush and drain the hoses, and coil for restowing after each use.
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Spray the pump's discharge, inlet, and impeller with silicone lubricant spray.
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Spray the fitting cams of the suction and discharge hoses with silicone lubricant spray.
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Allow the entire contents to dry before sealing it into the storage container.
IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED, CALL W.S. DARLEY & CO. IN
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI. AT 800-634-7812 or 715-726-2650
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