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Water Transfer Pump
Operator’s Manual
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 203903GS Revision - (06/04/2007)
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton water transfer pump. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton water transfer pump will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with water transfer pumps and how to avoid them. This water transfer pump is
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Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Equipment Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpack Water Transfer Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety Rules Operator Safety This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all Equipment Description safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid Read this manual carefully and become familiar possible injury or death. with your water pump. Know its applications, its The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word limitations and any hazards involved. (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety This water pump can be us
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WARNING WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and odorless, colorless, poison gas. explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, death. nausea, fainting or death. • Operate water transfer pump ONLY outdoors. WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL • Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through • Turn water transfer pump OFF and let it
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WARNING CAUTION Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm and damage to water pump. toward engine faster than you can let go. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. could result. • DO NOT modify water pump in any way. Keep hands and body clear from discharge of • DO NOT allow unqualified person
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Attach Anti-Vibration Pads Assembly You will need the following tools to install the anti-vibration Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt pads: to assemble or operate your new water transfer • 10mm wrench pump. • Socket wrench with a 10mm socket Your water transfer pump requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the Attach anti-vibration pads to water pump as shown on recommended oil and fuel. instruction sheet included with anti-vibration kit
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Attach Suction Hose WARNING You will need the following tool to install the hoses to the water pump: Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. • 1/4" or 6mm standard screwdriver Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or Connect Suction Hose to Pump death. Use a commercially available hose. The suction hose must be reinforced with a non-collapsible wall or braided material. WHEN ADDING FUEL DO NOT use a hose with an inside diameter smaller than the • Turn water transfer pump OF
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3. Slide hose clamp (A) over end of hose (B). Slide Connect Discharge Hose (Optional) suction hose onto hose barb (C). Tighten hose clamp If desired, use a commercially available hose. DO NOT use a securely using a standard 1/4” (6mm) screwdriver. hose with an inside diameter smaller than the pump’s discharge port size. 1. Slide barb cuff over hose barb. Insert rubber seal into end of barb cuff as shown earler. 2. Screw hose barb assembly onto pump in clockwise C A rotation until hose barb assem
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Features and Controls Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your water transfer pump. Compare the illustrations with your water transfer pump, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Unit may vary slightly from that shown A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R S A - Fuel Tank — Fill tank with regular unleaded fuel. Always L - Data Tag — Provides model and serial number of water leave room for fuel expan
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What is “Head”? Operation Head refers to the height of a column of water that can be If you have any problems operating your water transfer delivered by the discharge of the pump. pump, please call the water transfer pump helpline at Suction Head is the vertical distance between the center of (800) 743-4115. the pump and the surface of the liquid on the suction side of the pump. May also be referred to as “suction lift”. The Safe Operating Considerations atmospheric pressure of 14.7 psi at sea
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Total Head Discharge Head - 106 feet (32m) Maximum - 81 feet (25m) Maximum Suction Head - 25 feet (8m) Maximum Prime the Water Pump Locate Strainer Basket Into Water Source 1. Remove priming plug from top of pump. Place strainer basket into water to be pumped. Basket must be fully immersed in water. 2. Fill pump with clean, clear water up to top of discharge outlet. 3. Replace priming plug. NOTICE NOTICE Improper treatment of water pump can damage it and Improper treatment of water pump can dama
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IMPORTANT: If excessive fuel is present in the air/fuel Starting the Water Pump mixture causing a “flooded” condition, move choke lever to Use the following start instructions: “Run” ( ) position and pull handle repeatedly until engine 1. Make sure unit is on a flat, level surface and pump starts. chamber is primed. 7. Move choke lever to “Run” ( ) position a short 2. Turn fuel valve (A) to “On” position. The fuel valve distance at a time over several seconds in warm weather handle will be verti
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3. Remove primer plug from top of pump and flush Stopping the Water Pump internal components of pump with clean water. 1. Move engine speed lever to “Slow” ( ) position. 2. Push on/off switch to “Off” position. 3. Turn fuel valve to “Off” position. WARNING Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur. • DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “Choke” () position. Drain and Flush Water Pump 1. Disconnect and drain suction and discharge hoses. 2. Remove drain plug at bottom of pump. 4. Replac
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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 Regular Service Maintenance Task Service Dates Service Intervals Before Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Each Use or Yearly or Yearly or Yearly X Clean debris X Check oil level 1 X Change engine oil 2 X Service air cleaner X Service spark plug X Servic
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Cleaning Oil Daily or before use, look around and underneath water pump Oil Recommendations for signs of oil or fuel leaks. Clean accumulated debris from We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty inside and outside water pump. Keep linkage, spring and Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality other engine controls clean. Keep area around and behind detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG, muffler free from any combustible debris. Use low pressure SH,
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Changing Engine Oil Service Air Cleaner Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oil Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your water pump you run it with a dirty air cleaner. under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely Clean or replace the air cleaner every 25 hours of operation hot weather, change the oil more often. or once each year, whichever comes first. Clean or replace more often if operating
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Service Spark Plug Clean Spark Arrester Screen The engine exhaust muffler may be equipped a spark arrester Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once screen. If equipped, inspect and clean the screen every each year, whichever comes first. This will help your engine 50 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. to start easier and run better. If you use your water pump on any forest-covered, brush- 1. Clean area around spark plug. covered, or grass-covered unimp
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Change Engine Oil Storage While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill The water pump should be started at least once every seven with recommended grade. See Changing Engine Oil in Engine days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be Maintenance. done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare it for storage. Oil Cylinder Bore Long Term Storage Instructions • Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (1
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1. Pump not primed. 1. Fill pump chamber with water and prime pump. 2. Suction hose restricted, collapsed, 2. Replace suction hose. damaged, too long, or diameter too small. 3. Strainer not completely under water. 3. Sink the strainer and the end of suction hose completely under water. 4. Air leak at suction hose connector. 4. Replace sealing washer if missing or No pump output or low pump damaged. Tighten hose connector output when water pump is and clam
