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instructions carefully before using your
Waterous Floto- pump.
NOTE: Instructions subject to change without notice
Waterous Company, 125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075 USA (651) 450-5000
Floto-pump M (Standard & High Pressure)
Operation and Maintenance Instructions
Important Information----------------------------------------1
Safety Instructions--------------------------------------------2
Warning Decals------------------------------------------------ 5
Operation---------------------------------------------------------6
Pump Operating Features------------------------------------ 6
Troubleshooting-----------------------------------------------11
Pump Repair Parts--------------------------------------------13
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Fuel Mixture---------------------------------------------------7
Starting the Engine------------------------------------------7
Stopping the Engine----------------------------------------7
Carburetor Adjustment-------------------------------------8
General Operating Hints-----------------------------------8
Storage---------------------------------------------------------9
Ordering Repair Parts--------------------------------------9
Fire Hose Testing-------------------------------------------10
Float and Fuel System------------------------------------14
Exhaust and Air Intake------------------------------------15
Pump - Standard-------------------------------------------16
Pump - High Pressure------------------------------------17
Engine (Starter and Ignition)-----------------------------18
Engine (Carburetor and Power Head)-----------------19
F-2603 (Rev: 3/28/17)
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Pump – Standard-------------------------------------------16 Pump – High Pressure------------------------------------17 Engine (Starter and Ignition)-----------------------------18 Engine (Carburetor and Power Head)-----------------19 NOTE: Instructions subject to change without notice F-2603 (Rev: 3/28/17) Waterous Company, 125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075 USA (651) 450-5000 www.waterousco.com... -
Page 2: Important Information
Contact your local fire operating procedure is essentially the same. station, your Waterous dealer, or call us at The following instructions include operation, maintenance and a list of repair parts for 651-450-5000 to find out how you can get the proper training and protective clothing. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page 2 of 19 The Floto Pump is designed and intended for use as portable firefighting equipment. DANGER Exhaust gas hazard. Can cause illness or death. Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless, deadly poison. DANGER Fire or explosion hazard. - Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page 3 of 19 ! WARNING Scalding Water Hazard. May result in serious burns. When operating the pump, be sure to open at least one discharge valve slightly to prevent the pump from overheating. If the pump runs for a few minutes completely closed, it may heat the water enough to scald someone when the valve is opened.
- Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page 4 of 19 WARNING Kickback notice. May cause injury to hand or arm. To prevent hand or arm injury, pull the cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull the starter cord rapidly to avoid kickback. WARNING DO NOT strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object as this may cause the flywheel to shatter in operation.
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Page 6: Warning Decals
WARNING DECALS Page 5 of 19... -
Page 7: Operation
OPERATION Page 6 of 19 Pump Operating Features... -
Page 8: Fuel Mixture
OPERATION Page 7 of 19 Preparation Before Operation Open vent in fuel tank cap by turning it counterclock- wise. Move ignition switch to RUN (on) and close choke Symbols by moving choke lever in direction of arrow. Grasp lifting handle on top of engine with one hand This safety alert symbol indicates that this and pull starter handle with other hand. -
Page 9: Carburetor Adjustment
OPERATION Page 8 of 19 Carburetor Adjustment The carburetor is factory adjusted, but may require Adjust the high speed needle next. Turn the high readjustment, especially for cold weather operation or speed needle clockwise until engine runs smoothly. high altitudes. DO NOT go any leaner than necessary on the high speed adjustment as piston seizure can occur at If the fuel mixture is too lean, a cold engine may stall... -
Page 10: Storage
651-450-5200. Reassemble The following pages list the repair parts for the Standard pump. Floto, High Pressure Floto and the engine repair parts. Contact your Waterous dealer, or call a Waterous ser- vice specialist at 651-450-5200 with any questions. -
Page 11: Fire Hose Testing
Page 10 of 19 Fire Hose Testing WARNING Hose Testing Hazard. May result in serious personal injury. Due to a potential for catastrophic hose failure during service testing of fire hose, it is vital that safety precautions be taken to prevent exposure of anyone to this danger. Fire pumps on fire department apparatus are not designed for and should not be used for service testing of fire hoses. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Page 11 of 19 Problem Cause What To Do No fuel in tank. Fill tank. Ignition switch off. Turn ignition switch on. Fuel tank vent closed. Open fuel tank vent. Fuel line or fuel tank screen clogged. Clean fuel line and screen. Hold throttle in fast position and crank engine or Flooded. - Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Page 12 of 19 Problem Cause What To Do See ``Operating Instructions'' under ``Carburetor Carburetor main adjustment too lean. Engine stalls under Adjustment.'' load. Engine overheats. See number 5.
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Page 14: Pump Repair Parts
PUMP REPAIR PARTS Page 13 of 19 Refer to the following pages: Float and Fuel system ........1 . 4 ....... Exhaust and Air Intake . -
Page 15: Float And Fuel System
FLOAT AND FUEL SYSTEM Page 14 of 19 REF.NO. DESCRIPTION REF NO.. DESCRIPTION Float Hearing protection warning decal Self-locking nut, 3/8-16 Patent decal Plain washer, 3/8 in. Folding spanner wrench Intake screen Fuel tank subassembly (includes ref no. 41, 50 & 77) Fuel line Hex hd screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. -
Page 16: Exhaust And Air Intake
EXHAUST AND AIR INTAKE Page 15 of 19 REF. DESCRIPTION REF. DESCRIPTION Lock washer, internal tooth, 1/4 in. Air intake cover Muffler Lock washer, internal tooth, no. 10 Exhaust adapter Lifting handle Air intake base Engine Muffler bracket Socket hd screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 in. Hex hd screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. -
Page 17: Pump - Standard
PUMP Page 16 of 19 STANDARD FLOTO REF. DESCRIPTION REF. DESCRIPTION Engine Socket hd screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 in. Hex hd screw, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 in. Body - lower volute Self-locking nut, 3/8-16 Discharge nipple, 1-1/2 NPSH x 11 in., or 1-1/2 BSP x 11 in., or 1-1/2 NPT x 8-7/8 Plain washer, 3/8 in. -
Page 18: Pump - High Pressure
PUMP Page 17 of 19 HIGH PRESSURE FLOTO REF. DESCRIPTION REF. DESCRIPTION Engine Body - lower volute subassembly Hex hd screw, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 in. (includes REF. NO. 64) Self-locking nut, 3/8-16 Pipe nipple, 1 NPT x 7-3/4 in. Plain washer, 3/8 in. Discharge nozzle, 1-1/2 NH, 1-1/2 NPSH Mechanical seal or 1-1/2 BSP... -
Page 19: Engine (Starter And Ignition)
ENGINE - STARTER AND IGNITION Page 18 of 19 REF. DESCRIPTION REF. DESCRIPTION Hex hd screw with serrated flange, Cylinder cover (Includes decals) 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Fan housing (Includes decals) Hex nut, 7/16-20 Support plate Flywheel Ignition coil assembly Ignition stud Ignition switch Socket hd screw, #10-32 x 3/4 in. -
Page 20: Engine (Carburetor And Power Head)
ENGINE (CARBURETOR AND POWER HEAD) Page 19 of 19 REF. DESCRIPTION REF. DESCRIPTION Complete carburetor Reed Carburetor gasket Drive end seal Manifold gasket Crankcase cover gasket Transfer port cover gasket Transfer port cover Spark plug Connecting rod screw (Champion RL-86C) Crankpin roller set Carburetor adapter elbow Hex hd screw with serrated flange,... - Page 21 WATEROUS COMPANY, 125 HARDMAN AVENUE SOUTH SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55075-2456 U.S.A. Phone: (651) 450-5000 • FAX: (651) 450-5090...
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