Hale Fyr Port - Manual (Page 12)

PRIME PUMP:
It is recommended that the pump be primed before starting the engine.
a) PRIMING PROCEDURE:
1. The discharge must be closed either with a discharge valve, shut-off nozzle or by
pinching the discharge hose (use a pinch clamp if available).
2. Open priming valve.
3. Operate priming pump until water is discharged from priming pump.
4. Close priming valve.
5. Start engine. See starting procedure.
6. Slowly open discharge valve until a steady stream is discharged.
7. If an unsteady stream is discharged (incomplete prime), open priming valve and
operate hand primer to purge remaining air until a steady stream is discharged.
Then close priming valve and adjust throttle for desired output.
b) ALTERNATE PRIMING METHOD:
If the inlet hose is fitted with a foot valve, the pump may be primed by jabbing the end
of the inlet hose in and out of the water until water expands the discharge hose. The
discharge line must be open when this method is used. Again, be sure the priming
valve is closed before starting engine.
STARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING: DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA!!!
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is an ordorless and
poisonous gas. Be sure the area is well ventilated.
1. Make sure there is a fresh mixture of gasoline and oil in the tank. Refer to ‘’FUEL
SPECIFICATIONS.’’ page 9, for proper amounts and type.
WARNING: Do not change or fill fuel caddies or tank while engine is
running. Fill them out of doors away from any source of ignition.
2. Connect fuel caddie to fuel line connector on engine base (Skid Unit). Open the air
vent on the caddie or tank cap. Squeeze and release the priming bulb until resistance
is felt, indicating the fuel line is full. Further action will pump fuel past the check valve
into the carburetor, flooding it.
3. Close choke.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine. 4. Open throttle
slightly (1/4). Closed is down.