Briggs & Stratton WP20 Manual Del Operario página 4

WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death, serious injury
and/or property damage. Contact with muffler
area could cause burns resulting in serious injury.
• Do not touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 1.5 m (5 ft) of clearance on all sides of water
pump including overhead.
WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or
electric shock resulting in death or serious
injury.
• When adjusting or making repairs to your water pump
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING Starter and other rotating parts could
entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories
resulting in serious injury
• NEVER place hands or body parts inside of running pump
or hoses.
• NEVER operate water pump without protective housing
or covers.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may
be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can
let go which could cause broken bones, fractures,
bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• Keep hands and body clear from discharge of pump.
• Secure discharge hose to avoid whipping.
WARNING Backfire, fire or engine damage
could occur.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to "Choke"
position ( ).
CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds increase
risk of injury and damage to water pump.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
• DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
• DO NOT modify water pump in any way.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate
or service water pump.
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NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it
has been properly serviced with the recommended oil will
result in equipment failure.
• Refer to Maintenance for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and water pump warranty.
NOTICE This water pump is manufactured to pump ONLY
water that is not intended for human consumption.
NOTICE Improper treatment of water pump could damage
it and shorten its life.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact qualified service center.
• Be sure pump chamber is filled with water before starting
the engine. Never run pump without priming.
• Use a non-collapsible hose on the suction side of pump.
• Use water pump only for intended uses.
• Pumping sea water, beverages, acids, chemical solutions,
or any other liquid that promotes corrosion can damage
the pump.
• Ensure all connections are air tight.
• DO NOT obstruct suction or discharge hose in any way.
• NEVER operate pump without strainer basket connected
to end of suction hose.
• DO NOT exceed suction head maximum and total head
(see Specifications). Use shortest suction head possible.
• NEVER allow vehicles to drive over hoses. If a hose
must be positioned across a roadway, use planking on
each side of hose to allow vehicles to pass over without
obstructing or collapsing hose.
• Anchor pump to avoid "walking" or equipment movement,
especially if located near a ditch or edge of open ravine.
The equipment could fall in.
• Keep equipment away from edge of river or lake where it
could cause the bank to collapse.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or
without protective housing or covers.
• DO NOT by-pass any safety device on this machine.
• NEVER move machine by pulling on hoses - use frame
on unit.
• Check fuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration, such
as chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing clamps, or
damaged tank or cap. Correct all defects before operating
water pump.
• This equipment is designed to be used with Briggs
& Stratton Power Products authorized parts only. If
equipment is used with parts that DO NOT comply
with minimum specifications, user assumes all risks
and liabilities.
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