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Briggs & Stratton 73001 Owner's Manual

Briggs & Stratton 73001 Owner's Manual

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Before using this product, read this
manual and follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
073001
073002
073003
Manual No. 197988GS
Revision 1 (08/17/2005)

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l'utilisateur 073001 Manual del Propietario Questions? Help is just a moment away! 073002 Vous avez des questions? Vous n'avez pas besoin d'aller loin pour trouver de l'aide! 073003 Preguntas? La ayuda es justa un momento lejos!

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RULES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules ........2-4 This is the safety alert symbol.

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES WARNING WARNING Running water pump gives off carbon monoxide, Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and an odorless, colorless, poison gas. explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or fainting or death. death.
  • Page 4 SAFETY RULES CAUTION WARNING Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury Running engines produce heat.Temperature of and damage to water pump. muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C). Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. Severe burns can occur on contact. •...

  • Page 5: Know Your Water Pump

    KNOW YOUR WATER PUMP KNOW YOUR WATER PUMP - MODEL 073001 Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your water pump. Compare the illustrations with your water pump, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR WATER PUMP KNOW YOUR WATER PUMP - MODEL 073002 Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your water pump. Compare the illustrations with your water pump, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments.
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR WATER PUMP KNOW YOUR WATER PUMP - MODEL 073003 Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your water pump. Compare the illustrations with your water pump, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Attach Anti-Vibration Pads For models 073002 and 073003, you will need the following Your water pump requires some assembly and is ready for tools to install the anti-vibration pads: use after it has been properly serviced with the •...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Add Fuel Attach Suction Hose NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on You will need the following tool to install the hoses to the gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine water pump: Modifications). • 1/4" or 6mm standard screwdriver WARNING Connect Suction Hose to Pump Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY Slide hose clamp over end of hose. Slide suction hose Connect Discharge Hose (Optional) onto hose barb (Figure 4).Tighten hose clamp securely If desired, use a commercially available hose. DO NOT use using a standard 1/4” (6mm) screwdriver. a hose with an inside diameter smaller than the pump’s Figure 4 - Connect Suction Hose to Hose Barb discharge port size.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION USING THE WATER PUMP What is “Head”? Head refers to the height of a column of water that can be WARNING delivered by the discharge of the pump. Suction Head is the vertical distance between the center of Running water pump gives off carbon monoxide, the pump and the surface of the liquid on the suction side an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
  • Page 12 OPERATION Figure 9 — Head Total Head - 106 feet (32m) Maximum Discharge Head - 81 feet (25m) Maximum Suction Head - 25 feet (8m) Maximum Typical Water Pump Shown Prime the Water Pump Locate Strainer Basket Into Water Source Remove plug from top of pump (Figure 10).
  • Page 13 OPERATION Starting the Water Pump IMPORTANT: If excessive fuel is present in the air/fuel mixture causing a “flooded” condition, move choke lever to Use the following start instructions: “Run” ( ) position and pull handle repeatedly until engine Make sure unit is on a flat, level surface and pump starts.
  • Page 14 OPERATION Stopping the Water Pump Remove plug from top of pump and flush internal components of pump with clean water (Figure 16). Move engine speed lever to “Slow” ( ) position Figure 16 — Remove Plug from Top of Pump and Flush (Figure 13).

  • Page 15: Specifications

    PRODUCT INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS These water pumps are powered by a single cylinder, Model 073001 overhead valve(OHV), air cooled, low emissions engine. In the State of California, these water pump engines are Water Pump Specifications certified by the California Air Resources Board to meet Suction Port Diameter .
  • Page 16 SPECIFICATIONS Model 073002 Model 073003 Water Pump Specifications Water Pump Specifications Suction Port Diameter ....2 in (50 mm) Suction Port Diameter ....3 in (76 mm) Discharge Port Diameter .

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Before Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours MAINTENANCE TASK...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE • Use low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) to blow away Adding Engine Oil dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and opening on water pump. Make sure unit is on a level surface. These openings must be kept clean and unobstructed. Check oil level as described in “Checking Oil Level”.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE Clean area around oil drain plug.The oil drain plug is Carefully remove cartridge assembly. located at base of engine, opposite carburetor (Figure 17). To clean cartridge, gently tap pleated paper side on a Figure 17 — Oil Drain Plug and Oil Fill Cap flat surface.
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE Clean Spark Arrester Screen If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow the muffler to cool before servicing the spark The engine exhaust muffler may be equipped a spark arrester. arrester screen. If equipped, inspect and clean the screen •...

  • Page 21: Storage

    STORAGE STORAGE Change Oil While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill The water pump should be started at least once every with recommended grade. seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this Oil Cylinder Bore cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare •...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction Pump not primed. Fill pump chamber with water and prime pump. Suction hose restricted, collapsed, Replace suction hose. damaged, too long, or diameter too small. Strainer not completely under water. Sink the strainer and the end of suction hose completely under water.

  • Page 23: Emission Control Warranty

    EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) California, United States and Canada Emissions Control Fuel Metering System Defects Warranty Statement •...
  • Page 24 Emissions Durability Period and Air Emissions Compliance Period On Index Information On Your Engine Engine Emissions Compliance Label Emissions Label After July 1, 2000 certain Briggs & Stratton engines will be certified to meet the United States Environmental Protection Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards.

  • Page 25: Warranty

    BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC WATER PUMP OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective July 1, 2005 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 2005 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the water pump that is defective in material or workmanship or both.

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