Briggs & Stratton 073049 Operator's Manual page 6

WARNING Use of water pump could create
puddles and slippery surfaces causing you to
fall resulting in death or serious injury.
Operate water pump from a stable surface.
• The area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel
tank causing a fire, resulting in death or
serious injury. Contact with muffler area
could cause burns resulting in serious injury.
• Do not touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 1.5 m (5 ft) of clearance on all sides of
water pump including overhead.
WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause
fire or electric shock resulting in death or
serious injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR WATER
PUMP
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING Starter and other rotating parts could
entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories
resulting in serious injury.
NEVER place hands or body parts inside of running pump
or hoses.
NEVER operate water pump without protective housing
or covers.
DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may
be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can
let go which could cause broken bones, fractures,
bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury.
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
Keep hands and body clear from discharge of pump.
Secure discharge hose to avoid whipping.
CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds could
result in minor injury.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
• DO NOT tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to
increase engine speed. Water pump supplies correct rated
pressure and flow when running at governed speed.
• DO NOT modify water pump in any way.
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NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil will result in equipment failure.
Refer to Maintenance for oil fill information.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and water pump warranty.
NOTICE This water pump is manufactured to
pump ONLY water that is not intended for human
consumption.
NOTICE Improper treatment of water pump could
damage it and shorten its life.
If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer
or contact qualified service center.
Be sure pump chamber is filled with water before
starting the engine. Never run pump without priming.
Use a non-collapsible hose on the suction side of pump.
Use water pump only for intended uses.
Pumping sea water, beverages, acids, chemical
solutions, or any other liquid that promotes corrosion
can damage the pump.
Ensure all connections are air tight.
DO NOT obstruct suction or discharge hose in
any way.
NEVER operate pump without strainer basket
connected to end of suction hose.
DO NOT exceed suction head maximum and total
head (see Specifications). Use shortest suction head
possible.
NEVER allow vehicles to drive over hoses. If a hose
must be positioned across a roadway, use planking
on each side of hose to allow vehicles to pass over
without obstructing or collapsing hose.
Anchor pump to avoid "walking" or equipment
movement, especially if located near a ditch or edge
of open ravine. The equipment could fall in.
Keep equipment away from edge of river or lake
where it could cause the bank to collapse.
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or
without protective housing or covers.
DO NOT by-pass any safety device on this machine.
NEVER move machine by pulling on hoses - use frame
on unit.
DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to
operate or service water pump.
Check fuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration,
such as chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing
clamps, or damaged tank or cap. Correct all defects
before operating water pump.
This equipment is designed to be used with Briggs
& Stratton Power Products authorized parts only. If
equipment is used with parts that DO NOT comply
with minimum specifications, user assumes all risks
and liabilities.
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