Magnum MDP300 User Manual
PORTABLE TRASH PUMPS
MDP300
OPERATING & PARTS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain the engine and pump. For your
own safety and protection from physical injury, carefully read, understand, and observe the safety instructions
described in this manual. The information contained in this manual was based on machines in production at the time
of publication. Magnum Products LLC reserves the right to change any portion of this information without notice.
DO NOT MODIFY or use this equipment for any application other than which it was designed for.
Magnum Products LLC recommends that a trained and licensed professional perform all electrical wiring and testing
functions. Any wiring should be in compliance with the United States National Electric Code (NEC), state and local
codes and Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) guidelines.
Keep a copy of this manual with the unit at all times. Additional copies are available from Magnum Products LLC, or
can be found at www.m-p-llc.com. An engine operator’s manual was also supplied with the unit at the time of
shipment from the factory. The manual provides detailed operation and maintenance procedures for the engine.
Additional copies of the engine operator’s manual are available from the engine manufacturer.
MAGNUM PRODUCTS LLC
215 Power Drive • Berlin, WI 54923
U.S.A.
Phone: 920-361-4442
FAX: 920-361-4416
Toll Free: 1-800-926-9768
www.m-p-llc.com
For technical or parts QUESTIONS, please contact Magnum Products’ Customer Support or
Technical Support team at 920-361-4442 or toll free at 1-800-926-9768. Please have your serial
number available.
To ORDER SERVICE PARTS, please contact the dealer from which you purchased the unit, or call
Magnum Products to locate a dealer in your area.
Supplemental information may be available for your unit; when ordering parts ALWAYS check for a
supplement that applies to your unit. A supplement may have been provided with your unit and can
be found on the Magnum Products LLC website.
Engine Make:__________________________________________
Engine Serial Number:___________________________________
Engine Model Number: __________________________________
Unit Model Number:_____________________________________
Unit Serial Number: _____________________________________
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine exhaust and some of its
constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and
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WARNING
other reproductive harm.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY NOTES ............................................................................................................................ 4
OPERATING SAFETY ................................................................................................................... 4
ENGINE SAFETY ........................................................................................................................... 5
UNIT SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION .............................................................................................. 6
SAFETY SYMBOL SUMMARY ...................................................................................................... 6
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 7
COMPONENT LOCATIONS ..........................................................................................................8
HOSE RECOMMENDATIONS ....................................................................................................... 8
STARTING THE PUMP .................................................................................................................. 9
OPERATING THE PUMP ...............................................................................................................9
STOPPING THE PUMP .................................................................................................................. 9
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................................................................................... 10
DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND TIPS ............................................................................... 10
ADDING ENGINE OIL ................................................................................................................. 11
CLEANING THE PUMP ................................................................................................................ 11
STORING THE PUMP .................................................................................................................. 11
UNIT ASSEMBLY AND PARTS ............................................................................................12 - 13
UNIT DECALS .............................................................................................................................. 14
NOTES ......................................................................................................................................... 15
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SAFETY NOTES
DANGER
CAUTION
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
This manual contains DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES which must be
followed to prevent the possibility of improper service, damage to the equipment, personal injury or death.
The following formatting options will apply when calling the readers attention to the DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property or equipment
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
injury.
NOTICE
damage.
Note: Notes contain additional information important to a procedure and will be found within the regular text body
of this manual.
OPERATING SAFETY
Before using the pump be sure to read and understand all of the instructions! This equipment was
designed for specific applications; DO NOT modify or use this equipment for any application other than
which it was designed for. Equipment operated improperly or by untrained personnel can be dangerous!
Read the operating instructions and familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all instruments
and controls. Inexperienced operators should receive instruction from someone familiar with the equipment
before being allowed to operate or set up the pump. The following points should be practiced at all times:
• The area immediately surrounding the pump should be dry, clean, and free of debris.
• NEVER start a unit in need of repair.
• NEVER operate on a combustable surface.
• NEVER operate the pump if any of the following conditions exist during operation:
1. Noticeable change in engine speed.
2. Sparking occurs.
3. Engine misfires or there is excessive engine vibration.
4. Protective covers are loose or missing.
Never pump volatile or corrosive chemicals or solutions with this pump. These fluids
could create serious safety, health and environmental hazards. High pressure
increases the chance of pump explosion which may result in serious personal injury.
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WARNING
ENGINE SAFETY
Internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and fueling! Failure to follow the
safety guidelines described below could result in severe injury or death. Read and follow all safety warnings
described in the engine operator's manual. A copy of this manual was supplied with unit when it was
shipped from the factory.
• DO NOT run engine indoors or in an area with poor ventilation. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly, odorless and colorless gas which, if inhaled, can cause nausea, fainting or death.
Only use this unit outside and away from windows, doors and ventillation equipment.
• DO NOT fill fuel tank near an open flame, while smoking, or while engine is running. DO NOT fill tank
in an enclosed area with poor ventilation.
• DO NOT operate with the fuel tank cap loose or missing.
• DO NOT touch or lean against hot exhaust or engine parts.
• DO NOT clean air filter with gasoline or other types of low flash point solvents.
• Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts on the engine.
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