Briggs & Stratton 073002 - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATION
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Prime the Water Pump
1. Remove plug from top of pump (Figure 10).
2. Fill pump with clean, clear water up to top of discharge
outlet (Figure 10).
3. Replace pump plug.
Locate Strainer Basket Into Water
Source
Place strainer basket into water to be pumped. Basket must
be fully immersed in water (Figure 11).
• NEVER operate pump without strainer connected to end of
suction hose.
• Keep strainer out of sand or silt, place in bucket or on stones.
• DO NOT let pump run dry or damage to seals may result.
Improper treatment of water pump can damage it and
shorten its life.
CAUTION
Figure 11 — Place Strainer Basket into Water
• Be sure pump chamber is filled with water before starting the
engine. NEVER run pump without priming.
Improper treatment of water pump can damage it and
shorten its life.
CAUTION
Figure 10 — Prime the Water Pump
Typical Water Pump Shown
Figure 9 — Head
Typical Water Pump Shown
Discharge Head
- 81 feet (25m)
Maximum
Suction Head
- 25 feet (8m)
Maximum
Total Head
- 106 feet (32m)
Maximum