Briggs & Stratton PROSERIES 205378GS - Manual (Page 7)

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Assembly
Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt
to assemble or operate your new trash pump.
Your trash 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 problems with the assembly of your trash
pump, please contact your local Briggs & Stratton service
center. If calling for assistance, please have the model,
revision, and serial number from the data tag available. See
Controls section for data tag location.
Unpack Trash Pump
1. Remove the parts bag, accessories, and inserts
included with trash pump.
2. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from
top to bottom.
3. Ensure you have all included items prior to assembly.
Items in the carton include:
• Trash pump
• Parts bag (which includes the following):
• This operator’s manual
• Owner’s registration card
• Strainer basket and barb
• Hose barb (2)
• Barb cuff (2)
• Rubber seal (2)
• Hose clamp (3)
To prepare your trash pump for operation, you will need to
perform these tasks:
1. Fill out and send in registration card.
2. Add oil to engine crankcase.
3. Add fuel to fuel tank.
4. Attach suction hose.
5. Connect discharge hose (optional).
6. Move trash pump to safe operating location.
7. Prime the trash pump.
8. Locate strainer basket into water source.
Add Engine Oil
1. Place trash pump on a flat, level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap .
NOTE: See Oil Recommendations in Maintenance section.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour engine oil into
oil fill opening to the point of overflowing.
4. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High
altitude use, see High Altitude.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the
same. If you experience starting or performance problems
after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change
brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The
emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine
Modifications).
1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Fill to red
level indicator (A). Be careful not to overfill.
3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before
starting engine.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of trash pump can damage it and
shorten its life.
• DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil. This may result in
an engine failure.
NOTICE
Avoid trash pump damage.
Failure to follow Operator’s Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E85.
• DO NOT mix oil in gasoline.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn trash pump OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
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