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WARNING: Do not assemble, install or operate this equipment without reading ALL of
this manual and the safety precautions and warning illustrated in this manual.
KDAR Company
15009 Manchester Rd #283
Ballwin, MO 63011
Operator's Manual
Water Pumps
PW20, PW30, PW40
Tel: 866-939-9811
Fax: 636-922-6422
Web: www.hotmaxtorches.com

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Water Pumps PW20, PW30, PW40 WARNING: Do not assemble, install or operate this equipment without reading ALL of this manual and the safety precautions and warning illustrated in this manual. KDAR Company Tel: 866-939-9811 15009 Manchester Rd #283...
  • Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS PLEASE READ BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT DANGER DANGER indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL, result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS PLEASE READ BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT 12. Always store the water pump in a well d. Never refuel the water pump near ventilated area. Follow the instructions in open flames, sparking electrical this manual for preparing to store a water equipment or pilot lights pump.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications WP20 WP30 WP40 Engine 4-Stroke, Overhead Valve, 4-Stroke, Overhead Valve, 4-Stroke, Overhead Engine Type Single Cylinder Single Cylinder Valve, Single Cylinder 5.5 HP @ 3600 RPM, 6.5 HP @ 3600 RPM, 8.0 HP @3600 RPM, Engine Size 163cc 196cc 242cc Max.
  • Page 5: Features/Package Contents

    Features/Package Contents Features WP20 WP30 WP40 • • • All Aluminum Pump Hous- All Aluminum Pump Hous- All Aluminum Pump Hous- ing w/Ceramic Seals ing w/Ceramic Seals ing w/Ceramic Seals • • • 2” Suction & 2” Discharge 3” Suction & 3” Discharge 4”...
  • Page 6: Component & Control Locations

    Component & Control Locations Fuel Tank Choke Fuel Tank Throttle Fuel Level Gauge Filter Fuel Oil Fill Cap Valve & Dipstick Starter ON/OFF Grip Switch Primer Water Filler Cap Discharge Muffler Port Intake Carburetor Port Oil Drain Pump Water Plug Drain Plug KDAR Company...
  • Page 7: Engine Preparation

    Set Up • Fuel and refuel in a well ventilated Engine Preparation area with the engine stopped. • Engine Oil Do not smoke or allow flames or NOTE: Engine oil is a major factor affecting sparks in the area where the engine is the performance and service life of this water being refueled or where gasoline is pump.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation Pre-Start Preparation Pump Placement WARNING For best pump performance, place the pump near Improperly maintaining this pump, or failing to the water level and use hoses that are no longer correct a problem before operation, could cause then necessary. This will enable the pump to pro- a malfunction that may result in serious injury.
  • Page 9: Suction Hose Installation

    Operation Suction Hose Installation Discharge Hose Installation Note: Use commercially available suction hose Note: Use commercially available discharge that is reinforced with non-collapsible wall or hose. braided wire construction. 1. Slide a hose coupler into the hose clamp ring. 1. Slide a hose coupler into the hose clamp ring. 2.
  • Page 10: Starting The Engine

    Operation 5. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resis- Starting the Engine tance, then pull briskly. Return the grip gently. 1. Move the fuel valve lever to the on position. Starter Grip 6. If the choke lever has been moved to the 2.
  • Page 11: Shutting Down The Pump

    Operation 5. Remove filler cap from the pump and flush Shutting Down the Pump the pump chamber with clean water. Note: For emergency engine stop, simply turn the engine switch to OFF. Filler 1. Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position. SLOW 6.
  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Maintenance Schedule REGULAR SERVICE Each use First Every 3 Every 6 Every PERIOD(3) ITEM month or months or months or year or Perform at every 20 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours indicated month or operating Hours hour interval, whichever comes first. Engine oil Check level √...
  • Page 13: Engine Oil Change

    Maintenance Engine Oil Change Spark Arrestor Cleaning 1. Change oil while engine is warm to assure 1. Engine must be cool and muffler safe to touch complete and rapid draining. to remove the Spark Arrestor from the muffler. 2. The Water Pump should be on a level surface. 2.
  • Page 14: Spark Plug Service

    Maintenance 8. Check to make sure the spark plug washer is in Spark Plug Service good condition. Recommended Spark Plug: 9. Thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent BPR6ES (NGK) cross-threading. W20EPR-U (DENSO) 10. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with the spark plug wrench to compress the washer.
  • Page 15: Cleaning The Pump

    Storage Note: Proper storage preparation is essential to 1 Year or More • Fill with fresh gasoline. keeping the pump trouble free. Following the • steps below will keep the pump in good working Add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline. •...
  • Page 16: Replacement Parts

    Spark Arresting Muffler All Hot Max water pumps are equipped with spark Replacement Parts arresting mufflers allowing for use around agricul- The emission control systems on your engine were...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting Engine Will Not Start Is the fuel valve on? Turn fuel valve on. Move choke to closed Is the choke closed? unless the engine is warm. Is the engine switch on? Turn engine switch on. Is there fuel in the tank? Refill the tank.
  • Page 18: Engine Lacks Power

    Trouble Shooting Engine Lacks Power Is the air filter element clogged? Clean or replace the air filter. Is the fuel bad? Engine stored with- Drain fuel from tank and carburetor out treating the fuel or refueled and refill tank with fresh fuel. with bad gasoline Is the fuel filter clogged? Clean or replace fuel filter.
  • Page 19: Low Pump Output

    Trouble Shooting Low Pump Output Is the suction hose collapsed, dam- aged, too long or too small a di- Replace the suction hose. ameter? Replace the sealing washer if it is Is there an air leak at the connec- missing or damaged. Tighten the tor? hose connector clamp.
  • Page 20: Warranty

    Warranty KDAR Company, and its affiliates, warrants that 2. Damages caused by ordinary wear, abuse, rain, the water pumps covered under this warranty are freeze damage, negligence, accident or failure free from defects in material and workmanship for to operate or maintain the power washer in ac- one year from the date of purchase.

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