Briggs & Stratton 073002 - Manual (Page 4)

SAFETY RULES
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• DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
• DO NOT modify water pump in any way.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service water pump.
Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury
and damage to water pump.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
CAUTION
• Be sure pump chamber is filled with water before starting the
engine. NEVER run pump without priming.
• Use a non-collapsible hose on the suction side of pump.
• Use water pump only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or call
1-800-743-4115.
• Pumping sea water, beverages, acids, chemical solutions, or any
other liquid that promotes corrosion can damage the pump.
• Ensure all connections are air tight.
• DO NOT obstruct the suction or discharge hose in any way.
• NEVER operate pump without strainer basket connected to
end of suction hose.
• DO NOT exceed suction head maximum of 8m (25 ft.) and
total head of 32m (106 ft.). Use shortest suction head possible
(see page 11).
• NEVER allow vehicles to drive over hoses. If a hose must be
positioned across a roadway, use planking on each side of hose
to allow vehicles to pass over without obstructing or
collapsing hose.
• Anchor pump to avoid “walking” or equipment movement,
especially if located near a ditch or edge of open ravine.The
equipment could fall in.
• Keep equipment away from edge of river or lake where it
could cause the bank to collapse.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
Improper treatment of water pump can damage it and
shorten its life.
CAUTION
• NEVER place hands or body parts inside of running pump or
hoses.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may
be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
WARNING
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• The water pump must be at least 5 feet from structures
having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.
• Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of water pump
for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
• Reflective exhaust heat may damage fuel tank causing fire.
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush,
etc. can catch fire.
WARNING