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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

This product and related accessories contain chemi-

cals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects

or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT: For best possible performance and continuous, satis-

factory operation, read these instructions before in stalling your new

pump. Should service be required, this manual can be a valuable

guide, it should be kept near the installation for ready reference.

INSTALLATION LOCATION

Place unit as close to water source as possible to mini mize suction

lift, obtain the best pumping performance, and aid in priming. A typi-

cal portable installation is shown in Figure 1.

For permanent installation, mount unit on a foundation that will

support the weight of pump and engine and also provide stability

while the pump is running. For most per manent installations, it is

advisable to bolt unit directly to foundation.

NOTICE: Settling and/or shifting during operation can cause piping

to place excessive strain on the pump and may damage pump case.

Set pump on hard level surface.

Connect either rigid pipe or flexible suction hose to pump suction

as shown in Figure 1. If hose is selected, hose must be rated to

hold the suction pressure and prevent collapse while the pump is

running.

Make the suction line a continuous rise from the water source to the

pump. High spots can trap air and also make priming difficult. Make

sure all connections are tight and free of air leaks.

NOTICE: Suction pipe or hose must be at least as large as the pump

suction inlet in order for the pump to operate properly.

Minimum depth for the suction inlet is determined by the diameter of

the suction line. See Figure 1.

NOTICE: Use a suction screen to keep debris out of pump.

Your pump is equipped with a single port discharge. Select the

appropriate size for the application. Install a “tee” as shown to allow

priming the pump without disconnecting the piping.

OPERATION

NOTICE: Do not start or run pump dry or damage to the mechani cal

seal will result.

NOTICE: Add engine oil before startup. Refer to the engine

operation manual before startup.

A self priming pump only needs to be manually primed at the first

start-up. Once primed, under normal conditions the pump will

re-prime automatically at each subsequent start-up. If the pump is

used in portable applications and the water has been drained from

the pump case, re-prime before start-up.

To prime, remove plug from top discharge outlet and fill pump with

water. Replace plug and start pump. The pump will require a few

minutes to evacuate air from the suction line. After several minutes

of operation, pump will be fully primed and pumping water. Priming

time will vary depending on length and diameter of suction line.

Refer to engine operation section of this manual for starting and

operating instructions.

Pump performance varies depending on engine RPM. Refer to

engine operation section to adjust engine speed.

Discharge pipe not

smaller than the pump

discharge opening.

(2" x 25' Discharge hose

included in kit FP2731)

Strainer or foot valve

(2" strainer included

in kit FP2735)

Provide rigid

platform for pump.

Example:

2" Pipe x 4 = 8" minimum depth.

Depth of suction inlet at least

four (4) times the diameter of suction

pipe to avoid forming vortexes.

Use pipe or reinforced hose to make

suction connection.

Hose must be strong enough to

not collapse during operation.

Suction screen area must be at least four

times suction pipe area.

Suction hose

(2" x 15' Suction hose

included in kit FP2735).

All suction piping must slope up toward the

pump inlet.

Support the piping and fittings to reduce strain

on the pump case.

Support pipe and

fittings.

Customer-supplied

Priming tee, plug

and nipple.

Priming Plug

4645 0704

25' Max

Pump Inlet

Hazardous Suction.

Can trap persons

against suction inlet.

Always use strainer

on suction hose to

prevent entrapment.

Figure 1- Typical installation

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