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WARNING: TAKE EXTREME CARE TO KEEP CLEAR OF THE ROTATING
MACHINERY WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS.
Always replace the rope in the compartment provided and then refit the cap.
RUNNING THE ENGINE
If the engine is started with the intention of running it only for a short period, it is important that it
reaches its normal operating temperature before being switched off.
This is to allow the corrosive condensate, generated during normal running of the engine and
evaporating as the engine warms up, to be expelled from the system. These corrosive deposits if left
in the system will cause deterioration of engine parts.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT allow the pump to be run DRY during the above procedure.
PRIMING THE PUMP FROM OPEN WATER
Set the pump approximately level – if necessary, use packing under the frame.
Remove the suction cap, connect the suction hose and close the delivery valves.
Ensure that the connection is tight and that the end of the suction hose, with strainer attached, is
submerged to a sufficient depth below the level of the water supply.
If the suction hose-end is too near to the surface of the water supply, a vortex may form.
Conversely, if the end of the suction tube is on the bottom (or even too near the bottom) then sand
or gravel for example, may be drawn into the pump. In this situation, a basket filter should also be
used.
We recommend that the use of those pumping positions resulting in any part of the suction hose
being higher than the pump-suction connection are avoided – to prevent air pockets in the suction
hose.
