HONDA WMP20X - Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of a Honda multi-purpose pump!
We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the
finest pumps on the market.
We want to help you get the best results from your new pump and to
operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do
that; please read it carefully.
We suggest you read the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY
(page 17) and EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
(page 18) to fully understand coverage and your responsibilities of
ownership.
When your pump needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that an
authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing
Honda pumps and is supported by the parts and service divisions of
American Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction
and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.
Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time.
This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the pump and
should remain with the pump if resold.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the pump.
This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or
others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a multi-purpose
pump. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
• Safety Labels – on the pump.
• Instructions – how to use this pump correctly and safely.
• Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert
 symbol and one
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These
signal words mean:
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
• Damage Prevention Messages – You will also see other
important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This
word means:
CONTENTS
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DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
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WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
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CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
NOTICE
Your pump or other property can be damaged
if you don’t follow instructions.
INTRODUCTION ............................... 1
SAFETY MESSAGES........................ 1
PUMP SAFETY ................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION............................. 2
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ...... 2
CONTROL LOCATIONS ................... 3
BEFORE OPERATION...................... 3
IS YOUR PUMP READY TO GO? 3
OPERATION...................................... 4
PUMP PRECAUTIONS ................ 4
LIQUID RECOMMENDATIONS ... 4
PUMP PERFORMANCE .............. 5
STARTING THE ENGINE............. 6
STOPPING THE ENGINE ............ 6
SERVICING YOUR PUMP ................ 7
MAINTENANCE SAFETY............. 7
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....... 7
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ............. 8
REFUELING ............................... 11
TRANSPORTING ............................ 11
STORAGE ....................................... 12
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED
PROBLEMS..................................... 13
TECHNICAL INFORMATION .......... 14
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS. 14
CARBURETOR
MODIFICATION FOR HIGH
ALTITUDE OPERATION ............ 14
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 14
AIR INDEX.................................. 15
SPECIFICATIONS...................... 15
CONSUMER INFORMATION ......... 16
REPLACEMENT PARTS,
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND
SERVICE ITEMS ........................ 16
DEALER LOCATOR
INFORMATION........................... 17
CUSTOMER SERVICE
INFORMATION........................... 17
DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED
WARRANTY ............................... 17
ACCESSORIES,
REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND
APPAREL WARRANTY.............. 18
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY ............................... 18
OWNER’S MANUAL
WMP20X
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WARNING:
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The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
© 1996–2007 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved
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