2" Gasoline Powered Clear Water Pump Item 68375 Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open. Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents. When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged. If any Pump parts are missing or broken, please call 1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.
Specifications Pump Suction & Discharge Size 2" NPT Discharge Capacity 151 GPM Maximum Discharge Head 97.5 ft. Maximum Suction Head 26 ft. Maximum Pressure 42.2 PSI Mechanical Seal Ceramic Included Accessories Intake Strainer Hose Clamps Spark Plug Wrench Engine Displacement 212cc Engine Type Horizontal Single Cylinder 4 stroke OHV Cooling System Fuel Engine Oil Forced air cooled Type 87+ octane unleaded gasoline Capacity 0.9 Gallons / 3.
Save This Manual Symbol Definitions Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the front of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. Symbol RPM Property or Statement Revolutions Per Minute WARNING marking concerning Risk of Eye Injury.
5. Use only lubricants and fuel recommended in the Specifications chart of this manual. 6. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty work gloves, and dust mask/respirator during set up. Engine Precautions Follow engine precautions and instructions in the included engine instruction manual. Operating Precautions Carbon Monoxide Hazard Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. 1. 9.
23. Before use, check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the equipment’s operation. If damaged, have the equipment serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment. 24. Use the correct equipment for the application. Do not modify the equipment and do not use the equipment for a purpose for which it is not intended. Service Precautions 1. Before service, maintenance, or cleaning: a.
Controls Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Tank Throttle Choke Fuel Valve Engine Switch Starter Handle Oil Dipstick Priming Cap Air Filter Discharge Port Muffler Intake Port Water Drain Plug Page 4 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882.
Set up The emission control system for this Pump’s Engine is warranted for standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. For warranty information, refer to the last pages of this manual. 3. Slide one of the Hose Clamps over the end of the suction hose (a). Slide the Hose onto the Hose Coupler (b). Use a screwdriver (not included) to tighten the Hose Clamp until secure. CAUTION: Use only a non-collapsible intake hose.
5. For the discharge hose, slide a Hose Coupling Ring over the remaining Hose Coupler (a) and place a Gasket onto the end of the Hose Coupler (b). a 7. Slide a Hose Clamp over the end of the Discharge Hose (a). Slide the Discharge Hose onto the Hose Coupler (b). Use a screwdriver to tighten the Hose Clamp until secure. b b a 6. Thread the Hose Coupling Ring clockwise onto the Discharge Port until tightened securely. Discharge Port Page 6 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Locating the Water Pump Locate the Water Pump on a flat, level, sturdy surface capable of supporting the weight of the Pump. 1. For best Pump performance, place the Pump near the water level and use hoses that are no longer than necessary. This will allow the Pump to produce the greatest output with the least self-priming time. See diagram below. Discharge Head Water Pump Total Head Suction Head Strainer 4. Secure the Intake Hose in place to keep it from moving once the Pump is turned on.
Checking and Filling Engine Oil Operation Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Pre-Start Checks CAUTION! Your Warranty is VOID if the engine’s crankcase is not properly filled with oil before each use. Before each use, check the oil level. Do not run the engine with low or no engine oil. Running the engine with no or low engine oil WILL permanently damage the engine. 1.
Starting the Engine 1. To start a cold engine, move the Choke to the CHOKE position. To restart a warm engine, leave the Choke in the RUN position. 1 Choke RUN 2. Open the Fuel Valve. 2 3. Slide the Throttle to 1/3 away from the SLOW position (the “turtle”). 3 O ON 4 5. Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull it slowly several times to allow the gasoline to flow into the Engine’s carburetor. Then pull the Starter Handle gently until resistance is felt.
7. Adjust the Throttle as needed. 8. Break-in Period: a. Breaking-in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment and engine operation. b. The operational break-in period will last about 3 hours of use. During this period: • Do not apply a heavy load to the equipment. • Do not operate the engine at its maximum speed. c. The maintenance break-in period will last about 20 hours of use. After this period: • Change the engine oil.
Maintenance and Service WARNING To prevent serious injury from accidental starting: Turn the Power Switch of the equipment to its “OFF” position, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect the spark plug cap before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. To prevent serious injury from equipment failure: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise, vibration, or excess smoking occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Follow all service instructions in this manual.
Checking and Filling Fuel Engine Oil Change WARNING! To prevent serious injury from fire: Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. If the engine is hot from use, shut the engine off and wait for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke. 1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it. 2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap. 3. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1″ under the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with 87 octane or higher unleaded gasoline.
Air Filter Element Maintenance Spark Plug Maintenance 1. To remove the air filter cover, push in and lift up on the Filter Cover Tab, pivoting the cover at the Base Hinge. Remove the filter and check for dirt. Clean or replace as described below. Spark Plug Cap Filter Cover Filter Cover Tab Filter 1. Disconnect spark plug cap from end of plug. Clean out debris from around spark plug. Base Hinge 2. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug. 2.
Storage 3. Lubrication: When the equipment is to remain idle for longer than 20 days, prepare the engine for storage as follows: 1. CLEANING: Wait for engine to cool, then clean engine with dry cloth. NOTICE: Do not clean using water. The water will gradually enter the engine and cause rust damage. Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil to all metal parts. 2. FUEL: WARNING! To prevent serious injury from fire: Drain the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources.
Pump Troubleshooting Problem Pump overheats Unit stalls Possible Causes 1. Lubricate using recommended oil or grease according to directions. 2. Have qualified technician inspect internal mechanism and replace parts as needed. 1. Low engine speed. 1. Qualified technician should increase no load speed to 3,800±100 RPM by adjusting pressure switch. 2. Replace air filter. 3. Check for proper oil level. 2. Severely clogged air filter. 3. Improper lubrication.
Engine Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Engine will not start Fuel Related: 1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed. 2. Choke not in CHOKE position, cold engine. 3. Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol used. (E15, E20, E85, etc.) Probable Solutions 9. Clogged Fuel Filter. Fuel Related: 1. Fill fuel tank and open fuel valve. 2. Move Choke to CHOKE position. 3. Clean out ethanol rich gasoline from fuel system. Replace components damaged by ethanol. Use fresh 87+ octane unleaded gasoline only.
Engine Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem Engine misfires Possible Causes 1. Spark plug cap loose. 2. Incorrect spark plug gap or damaged spark plug. 3. Defective spark plug cap. 4. Old or low quality gasoline. 5. Incorrect compression. Engine stops suddenly 1. Low oil shutdown. 2. Fuel tank empty or full of impure or low quality gasoline. 3. Defective fuel tank cap creating vacuum, preventing proper fuel flow. 4. Faulty magneto. 5. Disconnected or improperly connected spark plug cap.
Parts List (Including Item 68120 212cc engine) Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Description Cylinder Head Gasket Cylinder Head Cover Subassembly Cylinder Head Cover Gasket Breather Tube Bolt Stud Stud Stud Pin Cylinder Head Bolt Spark Plug Cylinder Head Subassembly Crankcase Subassembly Engine Oil Sensor Governor Gear Assy.
Item 68375 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 124 99 103 124 124 123 123 123 123 102 103 115 114 108 102 107 104 102 31 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882.
Emission Control System Warranty Warranties Limited 90 Day Warranty United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
Harbor Freight Tools Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions 1. 5. Component parts which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or are scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” are warranted for the warranty period. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance is warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.
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