Prime The Water Pump; Locate Strainer Basket Into Water Source - Briggs & Stratton ELITE Serie Manual Del Propietário

Figure 9 — Head
Discharge Head
- 81 feet (25m)
Maximum

Prime the Water Pump

1. Remove plug from top of pump (Figure 10).
Figure 10 — Prime the Water Pump
2. Fill pump with clean, clear water up to top of discharge
outlet (Figure 10).
3. Replace pump plug.
CAUTION
Improper treatment of water pump can damage it and
shorten its life.
• Be sure pump chamber is filled with water before starting the
engine. NEVER run pump without priming.
Typical Water Pump Shown
12
Suction Head
- 25 feet (8m)
Locate Strainer Basket Into Water
Source
Place strainer basket into water to be pumped. Basket must
be fully immersed in water (Figure 11).
Figure 11 — Place Strainer Basket into Water
CAUTION
Improper treatment of water pump can damage it and
shorten its life.
• 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.
OPERATION
Total Head
- 106 feet (32m)
Maximum
Maximum
Typical Water Pump Shown