Water Pump Operator's Manual MODEL WP-1000 WP-1000 T1E WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.
Introduction Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job-dependability. Read and understand this manual that you found in the package. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages. the operator's manual -- contains specifications and information for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product. Table of Contents Introduction..........................
Water Pump Operator's Manual Safety Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. Circle and slash symbol DANGER This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited. Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury.
• Face cooling air intake (recoil start area) and muffler side of engine 3.3 ft. (1m) away from buildings, obstructions and other combustible objects. • Do not enclose unit, as it relies on free air circulation to cool the engine. Enclosing the unit can create a fire hazard resulting from entrapped gas fumes and overheating which can result in damage to the engine and other components. • Avoid accidental fires and engine overheating. • Do not operate equipment when mentally or physically stressed.
Water Pump Operator's Manual personal condition and safety equipment warning Water Pump users risk injury to themselves and others if the water pump is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a water pump. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Physical Condition -- Proper Clothing -- Eye Protection -- Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles; • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES, • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
equipment Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect guards and shield for damage and ensure that they are securely in place. Replace if they are damaged or missing. • Do not operate the pump without an air filter. Rapid engine wear will result.
Water Pump Operator's Manual Description Locate the safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
1. Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst - The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. 2. CARRYING HANDLE - The carrying handle is used to transport the pump. 3. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. CHOKE LEVER - Choke lever is located at the top of the air cleaner.
Water Pump Operator's Manual Contents Due to packaging restrictions, the ECHO product you have purchased requires some assembly. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
discharge hose Garden Hose NOTE Garden hose ranging from 13 mm (1/2 inch) to 19 mm (3/4 inch) in diameter can be used on the discharge end of this pump. H E 1. Remove vinyl cap from pump discharge port. 2. Attach the 25 mm to 3/4 inch adaptor (H) and washer (E) tightly onto pump discharge port. 3. Attach garden hose onto adaptor (H). 1 inch discharge hose NOTE Rubber or fabric hose may be used. Hose can be obtained from local contractor supply companies. Extra fittings are included with the pump. 1.
Water Pump Operator's Manual 11 Operation WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death.
Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING! • DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground.
Water Pump Operator's Manual 1. Select a firm, level site as near the water source as possible. Never exceed a suction lift (A) of 7.5 m (24 feet) or water will not flow. Make sure pump will not move due to vibration and/or the pull from the weight of suction hose when full of water. 2. Total vertical discharge (B)is the distance the pump is capable of lifting water from the surface of the water to the discharge hose end. The distance must not exceed 29 m (95 ft.), otherwise no water will flow. 3.
warning Water can be conductor of electric current when exposed to live electrical wiring. Electrocution will result. • Do not operate pump in flooded basements without first shutting off electricity from outside the house. Pump should be located outside in a vented area. • Do not operate pump in flooded areas near power lines unless electric service has been disconnected. IMPORTANT • Prolonged pumping of water containing sludge mud and gravel will cause rapid wear to impeller or internal pump parts.
Water Pump Operator's Manual starting warm engine B The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. 1. Move ignition switch (A) to start, move throttle lever (D) towards engine to idle position. Pull starter handle (E) and engine should start. Do not use choke (B). A NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure. E C stopping engine D 1.
Maintenance WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces. Your ECHO water pump is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service.
Water Pump Operator's Manual air filter Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Parts required: REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter.
spark plug Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge, Soft metal brush. Parts Required: REPOWERTM Tune-Up Kit 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. 4. Tighten spark plug to 150-170 kgf • cm (130-150 in • lbf). cooling system Level 2.
Water Pump Operator's Manual NOTE The throttle cable remains assembled to the engine cover and the spark plug lead and grommet remain installed. IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 3. Use the brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the starter and fuel tank. 5. When installing the cover, be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the cover. exhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2.
Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: Cross-head Screwdriver, 3 & 4 mm Hex Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove engine cover. See “Cleaning Cooling System” for step by step instructions.. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port. IMPORTANT Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port.
Water Pump Operator's Manual carburetor adjustment Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the breakin period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.
(Non Emissions Models Without Limiter Caps) Tools Required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 90051130017). 1. Before adjusting the carburetor, clean or replace the air filter and spark arrester screen. 2. Fill pump housing with clean water. 3. Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature. Idle Speed Adjustment Turn "idle" speed adjustment screw (C) CW (clockwise) until engine speed reaches 3000 RPM. Turn screw out, CCW an additional 1/4 turn. Basic Setting 1.
Water Pump Operator's Manual pump casing Should the pump become clogged with debris: 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Remove the prime port plug (A) and drain plug (B) from the pump housing (C) and drain the water from the pump. E 3. Remove the four bolts (D) securing the pump housing to the pump case (E). 4. Remove the pump housing, pump volute (F) and remove any debris from the pump casing and pump volute. 5. Install the o-ring (G) taking care not to damage it (coat o-ring with lithium base grease).
Troubleshooting ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem C h eck Fuel at carburetor Fuel at cylinder Engine cranks starts hard/ doesn't start Engine runs, but dies or does not accelerate properly Engine does not crank Status C au se No fuel at carburetor Fuel strainer clogged Fuel line clogged Carburetor Remedy Clean or replace Clean or replace See your Echo dealer No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your Echo dealer Muffler wet with fuel Fuel Mixture too rich Open choke Clean/replace ai
Water Pump Operator's Manual 25 troubleshooting pump end •Pump not primed •Speed too low •Suction line clogged •Suction lift too high •Air leak in suction line •Fill pump body with water. •Pump should operate at 5600-6300 rpm. •Clean suction opening. •Locate pump closer to water. •Tighten connections or replace with new hose or pipe. Use pipe compund to seal threads. •Impeller plugged. •Suction end not submerged deep enough. •Clean impeller.
7. Remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc (1/4 oz.) of fresh, clean, 2-stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. A. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole. 8. Install the spark plug (do not connect ignition cable). 9. Using garden hose, run clear water through the pump, hoses and strainer. B. Plug the recoil starter handle 2-3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine. 10.
Water Pump Operator's Manual 27 Specifications MODEL ���������������������������������������������������� WP-1000 Length ������������������������������������������������������� 310 mm (12.2 in.) Width �������������������������������������������������������� 226 mm (8.9 in.) Height ������������������������������������������������������� 305 mm (12.0 in.) Weight (dry) ������������������������������������������������ 5.4 kg (11.9 lb.
Warranty Statements ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
Water Pump Operator's Manual 29 PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day residential, or non-income producing warranty • 30-day commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, income producing, or rental application warranty ATTENTION TWO-STROKE ENGINE POWER PRODUCT OWNERS This ECHO two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance.
ECHO INCORPORATED EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equipment/SORE must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent EPA and C.A.R.B. anti-smog standards. ECHO Inc.
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Servicing Information parts/serial number Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine housing. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. _________________SN.