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Briggs & Stratton WP20 User Manual

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6. Grasp recoil handle (E) and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt. Then pull handle rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent kickback and start engine.
NOTICE
If excessive fuel is present in the air/fuel mixture
causing a “flooded” condition, engine won’t start. Move choke
lever (B) to “Run” ( ) position and pull handle repeatedly
until engine starts.
7. As the engine warms, move choke lever (B) to “Run”
( ) position. Operate with choke in “Run” position.
NOTICE
It may take a few minutes for water pump to begin
pumping water.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death, serious injury
and/or property damage. 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 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of
water pump including overhead.
Pump output is controlled by adjusting engine speed. Moving
the engine speed lever in the “Fast” ( ) direction will
increase pump output, and moving the engine speed lever in
the “Slow” ( ) direction will decrease pump output.
Stopping the Water Pump
1. Move engine speed lever (D) to “Slow” ( ) position.
WARNING Backfire, fire or engine damage
could occur.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “Choke”
position ( ).
2. Push on/off switch (C) to “Off” position.
3. Turn fuel shutoff (A) to “Off” position.
Drain and Flush Water Pump
1. Disconnect and drain suction and discharge hoses.
2. Remove drain plug at bottom of pump.
3. Remove primer plug from top of pump and flush internal
components of pump with clean water.
4. Replace both plugs and finger tighten.

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Briggs & Stratton WP20 Specifications

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BrandBriggs & Stratton
ModelWP20
CategoryWater Pump
LanguageEnglish

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