Briggs & Stratton 073002 - Manual (Page 7)

KNOW YOUR WATER PUMP
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KNOW YOUR WATER PUMP - MODEL 073003
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your water pump.
Compare the illustrations with your water pump, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and
debris out of intake air.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Discharge Outlet — Connect discharge hose here.
Engine Information (not shown) — Stamped on valve
cover. Provides model, type and trim number of engine.
Please have these readily available when calling for
assistance.
Fuel Shutoff Valve — Used to turn fuel supply on and
off to engine.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of one (1) U.S. gallons.
Oil Fill Cap — Check and fill engine with oil here.
On/Off Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine.
Priming Plug — Fill pump with water here to prime
pump before starting.
Pump Chamber — Be sure to fill with water before
starting.
Serial Number Label — Provides model, revision and
serial number of water pump. Please have these readily
available when calling for assistance.
Starter Handle — Used to start the engine.
Strainer Basket (not shown) — Used to limit passage
of abrasive materials into the pump.
Suction Inlet — Connect reinforced suction hose here.
Engine Speed Lever — Used to adjust engine speed to
control pump output.
Water Drain Plug — Remove to drain water from pump
and flush internal components with clean water.
Fuel Tank
Air Cleaner
On/Off Switch
Water Drain Plug
Choke Lever
Starter Handle
Priming Plug
Oil Fill Cap (located
at base of engine)
Discharge Outlet
Serial Number
Label
Suction Inlet
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Engine Speed
Lever
Pump Chamber