Caution, Assembly, Normal operation – EarthQuake WP4310 User Manual

Page 7: Mixing fuel and filling fuel tank

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Operator’s Manual

WP4310 43cc Water Pump

MIXING FUEL AND FILLING FUEL TANK

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH

FUEL IN THE TANK INDOORS. FUEL AND FUEL

VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! NEVER MIX FUEL AND OIL

DIRECTLY IN ENGINE FUEL TANK. USE ONLY

NONMETAL, PORTABLE FUEL CONTAINERS

A P P R O V E D BY T H E U N D E R W R I T E R ’S

LABORATORY (U.L.) OR THE AMERICAN SOCIETY

FOR TESTING & MATERIALS (ASTM).

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS

HANDLE AND FILL THE ENGINE WITH FUEL.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! ALWAYS HANDLE GAS IN A WELL

VENTILATED AREA, OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM

FLAMES OR SPARKS.

THIS ENGINE USES A GAS/OIL MIXTURE. DO NOT

RUN ON STRAIGHT GAS ONLY, ENGINE DAMAGE

WILL RESULT.

Filling Fuel Tank

1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely

cool before filling the fuel tank.
2. Move to a well ventilated area or outdoors away

from flames and spark.
3. Clean debris from area around the fuel cap.
4. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Place the cap on a clean,

dry surface.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6. Do not fill gas tank completely full allowing space

for fuel to expand.
7. Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten. Wipe off

spilled fuel and allow to dry before starting engine.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL

IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW

TO DRY. REMOVE ENGINE FROM AREA TO AVOID

SPARKS.

Fill Port

ASSEMBLY

1. Connect the suction hose to water pump inlet and

the discharge hose to pump outlet using provided

hose clamps.

2. Attach suction screen to inlet hose.

NOTE: 1” suction hose is required.

NORMAL OPERATION

1. Always prime water pump fully with water before

starting engine. Loosen the filler cap and fill the pump

with priming water.

Mixing Fuel

1. Fuel must be mixed in a container outside in a

well-ventilated area.

2. Fill certified fuel container 1/4 full of

recommended fuel.

3. Add recommended amount of 2-cycle oil. DO

NOT use 2-cycle marine oil.
4. Screw on container cap straight and tight.
5. Shake the container to mix fuel and oil.

6. Unscrew cap slowly to vent. Add the remainder of

fuel requirements.

7. Wipe away any spilled fuel or oil and allow to

evaporate before moving or transporting.

Drain Port

Outlet

Inlet

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