Pump; No Pump Output; Low Pump Output - Honda WT40 Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

PUMP

No Pump Output

Possible Cause
Pump not primed.
Hose collapsed, cut or punctured.
Strainer not completely underwater.
Air leak at connector.
Strainer clogged.
Excessive head.
Engine speed to slow.

Low Pump Output

Possible Cause
Hose collapsed, damaged, too long, or
diameter too small.
Air leak at connector.
Strainer clogged.
Hose damaged, too long, or diameter too
small.
Marginal head.
Engine speed to slow.
50
Correction
Prime pump (p. 18)
Replace suction hose (p. 16).
Sink the strainer and the end of the suction
hose completely underwater.
Replace sealing washer if missing or damaged.
Tighten hose connector and clamp (p. 16).
Clean debris from strainer.
Relocate pump and/or hoses to reduce head
(p. 15).
Move throttle to fast.
Correction
Replace suction hose (p. 16).
Replace sealing washer if missing or damaged.
Tighten hose connector and clamp (p. 16).
Clean debris from strainer.
Replace discharge hose (p. 17).
Relocate pump and/or hoses to reduce head
(p. 15).
Move throttle to fast.