Briggs & Stratton 073002 - Manual (Page 8)

ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
Your water pump requires some assembly and is ready for
use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and fuel.
If you have any questions with the assembly of your water
pump, please call the helpline at 1-800-743-4115. If calling for
assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial number
from the serial number label available. See “Know Your Water
Pump” section for serial number label location.
Unpack Water Pump
1. Remove everything from carton except water pump.
2. Open carton completely by cutting each carton corner
from top to bottom.
Carton Contents
Items in the carton include:
• Water pump
• Oil bottle
• Parts bag (which includes the following):
• This owner’s manual
• Strainer basket and barb
• Hose barb (2)
• Barb cuff (2)
• Rubber seal (2)
• Hose clamp (3)
• Anti-vibration kit (which includes 4 each) (Models
073002 & 073003 only):
• Anti-vibration pad
• Bolt
• Washer
• Lock nut
• Instruction sheet
If any of the above parts are missing or damaged, call the
helpline at 1–800–743–4115.
Attach Anti-Vibration Pads
For models 073002 and 073003, you will need the following
tools to install the anti-vibration pads:
• 10mm wrench
• Socket wrench with a 10mm socket
Attach anti-vibration pads to water pump as shown on
instruction sheet included with anti-vibration kit.
IMPORTANT: You must attach anti-vibration pads prior
to adding engine oil and fuel.
Add Engine Oil
CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil may result in an engine failure.
1. Place water pump on a flat, level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour entire contents
of provided oil bottle (18 oz.) into oil fill opening.
4. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.
NOTE: See the section “Oil” on page 18 to review oil
recommendations.