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2" / 3" Gas Water Pump Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Items:#750131 & #750132 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Thank you very much for choosing an Ironton™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 6 Specific Operation Warnings ....................... 8 2" Pump Exploded View ........................9 2’’ Pump Main Parts of Water Pump ....................10 3’’ Pump Main Parts of Water Pump ....................10 3″Pump Exploded View ........................
Intended Use The Ironton 2" and 3" Gas Water Pumps are designed with a simple structure allowing for an easy start and reliable operation. These quiet and easy-to-use water pumps are designed to pump water and non-corrosive liquids. The water pumps have many applications including farming irrigation, drought-resistant irrigation, pool, flooding, pond draining, and construction sites.
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3" Gas Water Pump: #750132 Property Specification Engine Ironton 212cc Suction & Discharge Size 3" NPT Maximum Flow 14,160 GPH Maximum Suction Head 23 FT Maximum Total Head 98 FT Maximum Pressure 40 PSI 5/8” Passable Solid Size Mechanical Seal Silicon Carbide Overall Dimensions (L×W×H)
Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury or property damage. The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this water pump. Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the water pump is used in a safe and responsible manner.
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⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the water pump. Do not use the water pump while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
Specific Operation Warnings ⚠WARNING INSPECT and PREPARE the water pump before each use, as directed in this manual. Pump clean water only. DO NOT use for salt water, brine, laundry discharge or any application that may contain foreign materials and/or caustic chemicals. ...
Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING CHECK and TEST the completed assembly as directed in this manual. Serious injury could result from water leaks if the water pump is improperly assembled. DO NOT MODIFY the water pump’s design. Required Assembly Tools Open-end wrenches:S10 and S8 ...
Before Each Use Step One: Inspect & Repair If the water pump has been previously used, it must be prepared BEFORE EACH SUBSEQUENT ⚠WARNING Read instructions below carefully for inspecting and preparing the water pump. Damaged or clogged equipment could result in leaks or uncontrolled spray. ⚠WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES ...
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Step Two: Fueling ⚠WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Never add fuel or remove gas cap if engine is running or still hot. ...
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Step Three: Attach a Suction Strainer ⚠WARNING This pump is designed to pump water only. Never use the water pump to pump flammable liquids. 1. Attach suction strainer A suction strainer should be attached to the suction hose. A suction strainer has holes or slots small enough to prevent large debris from working through and damaging the pump.
Operating Instructions Part 1: Operating the Water Pump ⚠WARNING Review safety information provided in this manual. Use the priming port on the top of the pump. Completely fill the pump chamber with water before starting the engine. Follow these safety rules and precautions when running the water pump’s engine: Hot muffler.
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Part 2: Operating the Engine Safety Precautions ⚠WARNING Warning Description Symbol Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) can jerk your hands toward the engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. When starting the engine, pull the cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
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⚠WARNING Warning Description Symbol Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. When adding fuel: Turn the engine OFF and let the engine cool for at least 2 minutes before removing the gas cap.
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storing gasoline (free from smoking, flames, and sparks). 5. Refill the fuel tank, avoiding overfilling. If there is a fuel spill, be sure to clean thoroughly before operating. 6. Locate the engine on a level, working platform to avoid fuel spills. 7.
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Pre-Operation: Engine Oil Inspection ⚠CAUTION Engine oil is a key factor in the engine's performance. Do not apply engine oil with additives or 2-stroke gasoline oil. Check the engine while it’s stopped on level ground. The recommended engine oil is: SAE 10W-30. Viscosity varies by region and temperature, so the lubricant has to be selected in accordance with our recommendation.
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If a "spark knock" or "pinking" occurs at a steady speed under the normal load, change the brand of gasoline; if such occurrences still happen, consult your dealer for help, otherwise the engine may be damaged. Check 1. Remove the fuel filler cap and check the fuel level. 2.
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4. Start the engine as follows (figure): With the hand-operated kick-starter, push the engine switch to ON. Pull slightly on the starting rope handle until feeling resistance, and then pull quickly. ⚠CAUTION Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
⚠CAUTION Amended engine applicable to highlands may be damaged seriously in area below altitude of 1800 meters for overheating, because its mixture ratio is too small for operation in low altitude area. In the case, ask your dealer to recover the engine to its normal technical status. Stop the Engine In an emergency, turn the engine switch to OFF to stall the engine.
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To keep the water pump at the optimal performance, checking and making adjustments periodically is necessary. Regular maintenance and service may extend its service life. The Maintenance Schedule below specifies how often you should have your water pump serviced and other areas that need attention.
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Air Cleaner Maintenance A dirty air cleaner will decrease the airflow quantity through the carburetor. To avoid troubles with the carburetor, clean the air cleaner regularly. In extremely dusty areas, this should be done more often. WARNING: Never clean the air cleaner in gasoline or low-flash point solvent, for gasoline and low- flash point solvent may produce flames and even an explosion in certain conditions ⚠CAUTION Never operate the water pump without the air cleaner installed.
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⚠WARNING When the engine has been running, the exhaust muffler is very hot and dangerously hot to the touch. 2. Check the spark plug visually. If there are signs of wear around it or the gasket is cracked, replace it with a new one. Before reinstalling a spark plug, clean it with a wire brush. 3.
⚠CAUTION Be sure to tighten the spark plug securely, otherwise it may become very hot and possibly damage the engine. Never use a spark plug with the improper heat range. Storage Prepare the water pump for end-of-season storage by running pure water through the system. This will flush out any contaminants and clean the water pump internals.
Refer to the engine manual for proper engine storage 3. Engine storage instructions. Always disable the engine for storage by unplugging the spark plug wire. Store the water pump in a location away from corrosive 4. Water pump storage location material, sources of heat, open flames, sparks or pilot lights.
Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action seal 1. Clogged suction hose Clear obstruction 2. Dirty suction strainer Clear suction strainer 3. Flow restriction due to hose Straighten suction and discharge hoses kinks 4. Suction lift too high Move pump closer to water surface Low capacity 5.
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Ironton on product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of 90 days from date of purchase.
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Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in China Page 35 of 35...
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