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Components for Connecting Hoses Intended Use The STIHL WP 230 water pump is designed for pumping freshwater to a maximum height of 27 meters and from a maximum depth of 8 meters. The STIHL WP 230 water pump is not designed for the following applications: –...
► Do not leave the water pump unattended. ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL ► Make sure that children cannot play with servicing dealer for assistance.
■ Inhaling fuel fumes and gasoline fumes can – The hoses are properly fitted. have toxic effects. – Only genuine STIHL accessories designed for ► Avoid inhaling fuel fumes or gasoline this water pump model are fitted. fumes. – The accessories are correctly attached.
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► Connect the spark plug boot and press it people and damage to property. down firmly. ► Stop working and consult a STIHL special‐ ■ The water pump can be damaged if it is run on ist dealer. a fuel mixture consisting of unsuitable gasoline ■...
► Drain the water pump. yourself. 4.10 Storing ► If the water pump needs to be maintained or repaired: consult a STIHL specialist WARNING dealer. ► Maintain hoses as described in the instruc‐ ■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess tion manual for the hoses used.
English 6 Connecting to a water source ► If you cannot carry out these steps: Do not use Fitting the hoses your water pump and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. Connecting to a water source Connecting Water Pump to a...
NOTICE STIHL recommends you use STIHL MotoMix. ■ Exposure to light, direct sunlight and extreme If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- temperatures may accelerate fuel separation stroke engine oil or another high-performance or aging. The water pump can be damaged if it...
A video is available for this chapter The engine can be started without preparation if it has been running for at least 1 minute and only shut down for a short work break. www.stihl.com/sxxiaD ► Starting the engine, 8.3. Preparing Engine for Start A video is available for this chapter ►...
► Move the choke lever to position The engine stops. ► Do not use your water pump and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. The stop switch is defective. Checking the Water Pump ► Anchor the water pump so that it cannot move.
Cleaning the Water Pump ► Shut off the engine. ► Allow water pump to cool down. ► Clean the water pump with a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent. ► Clean cooling air slots with a soft brush. 14.2 Cleaning the Strainer ►...
► Shut off the engine. ► Replace the spark plug. ► Allow water pump to cool down. Monthly ► Have the fuel tank cleaned by a STIHL dealer. ► Have the pickup body in the fuel tank cleaned by a STIHL dealer. Annually ►...
English 17 Troubleshooting Condition Cause Remedy Engine idles errati‐ Carburetor is iced up. ► Allow water pump to warm up to +10°C. cally. Engine stops while Carburetor is iced up. ► Allow water pump to warm up to +10°C. idling Water pump does not Strainer or hoses are ►...
Improper disposal may be harmful to health and – Maximum suction lift: 8 m pollute the environment. – Maximum delivery rate: 15.6 m³/h ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ 18.2 Noise and Vibration Data ance with local regulations.
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