PUMP USE AND CARE
BEFORE OPERATION
Read manual. Do not allow anyone to operate the pump that has not read the Owner’s
Manual or has not been instructed on the safe use of the pump.
Keep a fire extinguisher rated “ABC” nearby
Review safety rules. Before starting this pump, review the instructions for safe operation.
Know how to stop. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the pump.
DURING ASSEMBLY
CHECK and TEST completed assembly as directed in this manual. Serious injury could result
from water leaks if pump is improperly assembled.
DO NOT MODIFY pump design.
DURING ASSEMBLY
Fuel outdoors. Fill fuel tank outdoors – never indoors. Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect
inside an enclosure. Explosion can result.
Use approved container. Never pump fuel directly into engine at gas station. Static charge can
build and ignite fuel. Use an UL approved fuel container to transfer gas to the engine.
Running / hot engine. A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Never add fuel or remove
gas cap if engine is running or still hot. Stop the engine and allow it to cool, at least two
minutes before adding fuel.
Heat / flames / sparks. Stay away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks while adding fuel.
Don’t overfill. DO NOT overfill the gas tank.
Replace cap. Replace gas cap securely before starting engine.
Spills. Clean up fuel spills immediately. Move pump away from spilled fuel on the ground.
Wipe fuel off engine and wait 5 minutes for excess fuel to evaporate before starting engine.
Gas soaked rags should be disposed of properly.
On skin / clothes. If gasoline is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash skin
immediately.
Gasoline storage. Store gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL approved, tightly sealed
container.
DURING OPERATION
INSPECT and PREPARE pump before each use as directed in this manual.
DO NOT USE flammable or corrosive chemicals in the pump.
DO NOT RUN pump while unattended.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS for SAFELY FUELING/REFUELING THE ENGINE. Gasoline is
flammable and can explode. Always use caution when handling gasoline.
DO NOT START pump until ready to use in order to avoid unintentional release.
SEE Troubleshooting section of this manual before attempting any repairs. Wear personal
protective equipment and follow safety instructions.
Hot muffler. If you are starting a warm engine, stay clear of muffler. It may still be hot enough
to burn you.
Never leave the machine unattended while the engine is running.
Never operate, or let anyone else operate, the pump while under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
Adjusting/Repairing. Turn off engine and remove spark plug cap before cleaning, inspecting,
or servicing the pump. Summary of Important Safety Information 6
Carbon monoxide. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can
kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while
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