Checklist Before Starting Engine; How To Start Your Water Pump - Generac CW15 El Manual Del Propietario

Route the suction hose so that the filter is immersed
completely in the water supply source. DO NOT operate
pump without the filter fully immersed. DO NOT operate
the pump without the filter attached to the hose. Secure
the suction hose to keep it from moving once the Water
Pump is turned on.
Route the discharge hose to the desired location. Secure
the discharge hose to keep it from moving once the
Water Pump is turned on.
5.3 — C
HECKLIST
E
NGINE
1. Be sure to read and understand the "Safety" section
and "Operation" section before using water pump.
2. Check that the oil is at the full mark on the dipstick,
and that fuel has been added to the fuel tank.
3. Review the unit's assembly and ensure fitting are
properly secured and make sure there are no kinks,
cuts, or damage to hoses.
4. Confirm unit is secure on level ground and surround-
ing work area is clear.
NOTE: For the ST20K model, pumping water with sol-
ids larger than .25" can damage the pump and void
the warranty.
5.4 — H S
OW TO TART
NOTE: DO NOT run the pump without the unit primed
and suction hose in the water. Damage to equipment
resulting from failure to follow this instruction will
void warranty.
5.4.1 — Starting the CW15 Water Pump
1. Flip engine switch (A) to the ON position (Figure 5-3).
2. Move choke lever (B) to CHOKE position.
A. For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in
the RUN position.
3. Secure unit from movement when pulling starter han-
dle (C).
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can
result in bodily injury. Broken bones, frac-
tures, bruises, or sprains could result.
4. When starting the engine, grasp starter grip handle
and pull slowly until you feel some resistance. Then
pull rapidly to start engine.
5. Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let rope
"snap back" against starter.
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EFORE TARTING
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OUR WATER PUMP
6. When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to RUN
position as engine warms. If engine falters, move
choke lever to CHOKE position, then back to RUN
position.
7. If engine fails to start after five (5) pulls, move choke
lever to RUN position, and repeat steps 4 through 7.
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Figure 5-3. Start the CW15 Water Pump
5.4.2 — Starting the ST20 Water Pump
1. Move fuel valve lever (A) to ON position (Figure 5-4).
2. Move choke lever (B) to CHOKE position.
A. For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in
the RUN position.
B C A
Figure 5-4. Start the ST20 Water Pump
3. Move throttle control lever (C) to "High" (Rabbit) posi-
tion (Figure 5-6).
4. Turn the engine switch (D) to ON position
(Figure 5-5).
5. Secure unit from movement when pulling starter han-
dle (E) (Figure 5-5).
Operation
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C
D
Water Pump