Hale 11HP User Manual

Owner's Manual

THE CHIEF

11HP Gas Pump

CUSTOMER CHECK LIST:

Please do the following immediately upon receipt of your pump:

• Inspect pump for shipping damage.
(Report any damage to freight company.)

• Check to see that any/all accessories that you ordered are
included.

• Record the pump serial number. This can be found stamped on
the top housing, and on the yellow sticker located on the side of
the engine.

• Fill out and return warranty card.

NOTE: Warranty is validated upon the receipt of the
completed Warrranty Registration Card.

• Read all operating and maintenance instructions.

Hale Products Inc, A Unit of IDEX Corporation
700 Spring Mill Avenue
Conshohocken, PA 19428 USA
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction & Applications ................................2

Pump Operation ..................................................3

Maintenance ....................................................... 4

Storage................................................................4

Warnings/Safeguards.......................................... 5

Troubleshooting................................................... 5

Revised 4/27/05

Specifications ..........................................6

Pump Curve ............................................7

Accesories ..............................................7

Parts list and Diagrams...........................8-10

Warranty: Briggs & Stratton:..................11

Otterbine...............................12

INTRODUCTION

CONGRATULATIONS! You have just purchased the best pump on the market. At Otterbine®/Barebo, Inc. we
are committed to quality products and service. If you have any problems or questions regarding your new pump,
please contact your qualified Otterbine distributor or call us at 800-237-8837.

Your new pump is a rugged, well-tested tool, but it requires some routine care and maintenance. Please read this
manual before operation.

WARRANTY

The Otterbine® pump is covered by a one-year limited warranty. The engine is warranted by Briggs & Stratton.
Both warranties are enclosed, see inside and outside back cover. The enclosed warranty card must be filled

out and returned for your warranty to be valid.

NOTICE: Pump is shipped with no oil in the engine. Fill with oil before first use.

(See Page 3, Step 1 for more details)

CAUTION: The 1/8" diameter weep hole in the endcap must be kept clear for
proper priming and operation. During normal operation, there will be a stream of
water coming out of this weep hole.

Hale Model #545-4091-07-0 (National Hose Thread Discharge)
Hale Model #545-4091-08-0 (ISO Thread Discharge)

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Pump Operation

1. Important: Fill crankcase with oil (There is no oil in the crankcase when you receive the pump).

Approx. 1.5 quarts/1.4 liters (verify oil level with the oil dipstick)

• Summer: use SAE 30 Oil.

• Winter (under 40

o

F or 4oC): use SAE 5W-20 Oil.

2. Fill gas tank. Briggs & Stratton recommends using a lead-free gasoline (minimum of 85 octane). Allow

1/4" or 6 mm of tank space for fuel expansion.

3. To Start Engine

A. Open fuel line valve. Turn fuel line valve to "ON" position. It is located above the throttle control.

B. Move throttle control to "FAST" position. The throttle control is located on the side of the engine. Move
the throttle lever to the full right position.

C. Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to overcome compression,
prevent kickback and start engine. Repeat if necessary.

D. After engine is warmed up, adjust throttle as needed FAST or SLOW.

NOTE: Minor adjustments to the carburetor and governor may be necessary to get pump running to specs.

Please refer to Briggs & Stratton engine Owner's Manual which was enclosed with this document.

4. Place pump in water and start for fastest prime.

A. Pump may fail to prime properly if started in fast idle position on shore first.

5. To Stop Engine

A. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position (throttle lever to full left position)

Operating Notes:

• Do not submerse the muffler in water. May cause damage to the engine.

• Use a 3" dia. discharge hose. Chief pumps are low pressure/high volume. Anything less than 3" dia. will

restrict flow and reduce GPM output.

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: Always remove spark plug first. (This prevents accidental starting during servicing.)

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

TIME ACTION

After first 5 hours •Change Oil

After every 5 hours •Check Oil Level

•Remove dirt & debris from air
cleaner with a cloth or brush. Cleaning
with a forceful spray is not
recommended as water can contaminate
the fuel system

Every 25 hours/3 months • Clean air cleaner filter

Every 50 hours/ • Change oil
Each season:

Every 100 hours/yearly • Remove blower housing & clear

debris from cooling system.

• Spark plug - clean & reset gap at .03"

• Replace IN-LINE fuel filter.

Change Oil: Drain oil from bottom of the engine.
Change oil while engine is warm, after first 5 hours
& every 50 hours/season thereafter. Change every
25 hours if operated under heavy load, or in high
ambient temperatures.

Clean air cleaner filter:

(Every 25hours/3 months)

1. Lift handle on air cleaner cover and remove.

2. Clean or replace air cleaner filter as necessary.

3. Reinstall air cleaner filter. Reinstall air cleaner
cover and secure into place with the handle.

SALT WATER MAINTENANCE

Otterbine floating pumps may be used in salt water applications providing the pump is immediately flushed with fresh
water after use for 7-10 minutes at full throttle. The exterior hardware must be rinsed and wiped dry.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

If the Otterbine pump is to be stored for 30+days, do the following:

1. To prevent dirt or gum deposits in the fuel system, drain engine of fuel. Run the engine until it stops from lack of
fuel.

2. Float assembly should be removed for easier maintenence. To remove the float assembly, disengage the
hold-down straps (see parts breakdown pages 8 - 10) and lift engine/pump assembly up and away from the float.

3. While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill with oil.

4. Remove spark plug. Pour approximately .5 ounce/15ml of engine oil into cylinder and crank slowly to
distribute oil. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, blower housing, rotating screen, and muffler area.

6. Store the pump in a clean and dry area.

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