Multiquip QP3TH User Manual
QP-3TH Pump
Starting Instructions
The following instructions are intended to assist the user
in starting the QP-3TH Pump. Please read the entire
instructions before starting.
Before Starting
Place pump as near to water as possible, on a firm flat, level
surface.
To prime pump, remove fill cap and fill pump casing with
water. If the pump casing is not filled with water before starting,
it will not begin pumping.
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
WARNINGWARNING
DO NOT open
under pressure.
Check for
Check that all hoses are
Check that the
Make sure the
attached to the water end of the suction hose.
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CAUTION
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fill cap
leaks
if pump is hot! Water inside may be
between pump and engine.
securely
discharge
suction strainer
hose is not restricted.
attached to the pump.
is clean and securely
2. Move the
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
Figure 2. Throttle Lever (1/3 Start Position)
3. Place the
starting a
throttle lever
choke lever
cold
engine.
(Figure 3) in the "
(Figure 2) away from the slow
OPEN
" position if
NEVER!
this will cause damage to the mechanical seal.
The strainer should be positioned so it will remain
completely
strainer above water for long periods can damage the pump.
DO NOT pump flammable fluids, corrosive chemicals or fluids
containing toxic substances. These fluids can create potentially
dangerous health and environmental hazards. Contact local
authorities for assistance.
Starting the Engine
1. Place the engine
position.
operate the pump without water in the casing as
under water
DANGERDANGER
DANGER
DANGERDANGER
fuel valve lever
. Running the pump with the
(Figure 1) to the "ON"
Figure 3. Engine Choke Lever (Open)
4. Place the
if starting a
5. Place the
position.
choke lever
Figure 4. Engine Choke Lever (Closed)
engine ON/OFF switch
(Figure 4) in the "
warm engine
or the
CLOSED
temperature is warm.
(Figure 5) in the "
" position
ON
"
Figure 1. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
Figure 5. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)
6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 6) and slowly pull it out. The
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corresponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip
briskly and smoothly for starting.
ALWAYS run engine at
Stopping The Engine
Normal Shutdown
1. Move the throttle lever to the IDLE position (Figure 9) and
run the engine for three minutes at low speed.
Figure 6. Starter Grip
7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever
(Figure 7) to the
started repeat steps 1 through 6.
CLOSED
position. If the engine has not
2. After the engine
“OFF” position (Figure 10).
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CAUTION
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full speed
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Idle)
cools
, turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the
while pumping.
Figure 7. Choke Lever (Closed)
8. Before the pump is placed into operation, run the engine for
several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that would
associate with a lose component.
9. To begin pumping, place the throttle lever (Figure 8) in the
RUN
"position.
"
3. Place the
position.
Emergency Showdown
Figure 8. Throttle Lever (Run)
1. Move the throttle lever quickly to the
the engine ON/OFF switch in the
Figure 10. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF)
fuel shut-off lever
Figure 11. Fuel Valve Lever (OFF)
(Figure 11) in the OFF
IDLE
position, and place
OFF
position.
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