Inspection – Multiquip High Pressure Centrifugal Pump (Honda GX340K1PKT2/GX340U1PKT2 Gasoline Engine) QPT305SLT User Manual
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Qp305SLT/QpT305SLT CeNTRIFUgaL pUMp • opeRaTIoN aNd paRTS MaNUaL
— Rev. #1 (10/11/10) — page 15
inspeCtiOn
BeFoRe STaRTINg
1. Read safety instructions at the
beginning of manual.
2. Clean the pump, removing dirt and
dust, particularly the engine cooling
air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty,
replace air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with
dry compressed air.
5. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
engine oil Check
1. To check the engine oil level, place the pump on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(See Figure 4) and wipe clean.
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
CaUTIoN
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the pump.
CaUTIoN
NeveR operate the pump in a confined
area or enclosed area structure that does
not provide ample
free flow of air.
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into
the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (See Figure 5), fill to the edge
of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type
(Table 5). Maximum oil capacity is 1.16 quarts
(1.1 liters).
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Fuel Check
1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if the fuel level is low. If fuel is
low, replenish with unleaded fuel
.
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
do NoT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately!
Table 5. oil Type
Season
Temperature
oil Type
Summer
25°C or Higher
SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall
25°C~10°C
SAE 10W-30/20
Winter
0°C or Lower
SAE 10W-10
daNgeR
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can
be dangerous if mishandled.
do NoT
smoke while refueling.
do NoT attempt
to refuel the pump if the engine is
hot or
running.