Simer Pumps 4955 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Engine Drive Self-Priming Pump

NOTICE D’UTILISATION

Motopompe à amorçage
automatique

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

Bomba autocebante
accionada a motor

Installation/Operation/Parts

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SIM753 (Rev. 10/2/08)

Model 4955

293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115

Phone:

1-800-468-7867
1-800-546-7867

Fax:

1-800-390-5351

4584 0504

IMPORTANT

For best possible performance and continuous, satis­factory operation, read these instructions before in­stalling your new pump. Should service be required, this

manual can be a valuable guide, it should be kept near the
installation for ready reference.

INSTALLATION

LOCATION

Place unit as close to water source as possible to minimize
suction lift, obtain the best pumping performance, and aid in
priming. A typical portable installation is shown in Figure 1.

For permanent installation, mount unit on a foundation that
will support the weight of pump and engine and also provide
stability while the pump is running. For most permanent
installations, it is advisable to bolt unit directly to foundation.

NOTICE: Settling and/or shifting during operation can cause
piping to place excessive strain on the pump and may dam­age pump case. Set pump on hard level surface.

SUCTION CONNECTION

Connect either rigid pipe or flexible suction hose to pump
suction as shown in Figure 1. If hose is selected, hose must
be rated to hold the suction pressure and prevent collapse
while the pump is running.

Make the suction line a continuous rise from the water
source to the pump. High spots can trap air and also make
priming difficult. Make sure all connections are tight and free
of air leaks.

NOTICE: Suction pipe or hose must be at least as large as the
pump suction inlet in order for the pump to operate properly.

Minimum depth for the suction inlet is determined by the
diameter of the suction line. See Figure 1.

NOTICE: Use a suction screen to keep debris out of pump.

DISCHARGE CONNECTIONS

Your pump is equipped with a single port discharge. Select
the appropriate size for the application. Install a “T” as
shown to allow priming the pump without disconnecting the
piping.

OPERATION

NOTICE: Do not start or run pump dry or damage to the
mechanical seal will result.

NOTICE: Add engine oil before startup. Refer to the
engine operation manual before startup.

PRIMING THE PUMP

A self priming pump only needs to be manually primed at the
first start-up. Once primed, under normal conditions the
pump will reprime automatically at each subsequent start-up.
If the pump is used in portable applications and the water has
been drained from the pump case, reprime before start-up

To prime, remove plug from top discharge outlet and fill
pump with water. Replace plug and start pump. The pump
will require a few minutes to evacuate air from the suction
line. After several minutes of operation, pump will be fully
primed and pumping water. Priming time will vary depending
on length and diameter of suction line.

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Figure 1 – Typical Installation

Hazardous Suction.

Can trap persons
against suction inlet.

Always use strainer
on suction hose to
prevent entrapment.

Use pipe or reinforced hose to make
suction connection.
Hose must be strong enough to
not collapse during operation.

Suction screen area must be at least four
times suction pipe area.

All suction piping must slope up toward the
pump inlet.

Support the piping and fittings to reduce strain
on the pump case.

Priming Plug

Provide rigid
platform for pump.

Customer-supplied
Priming tee, plug
and nipple.

Discharge pipe not
smaller than the pump
discharge opening.
(2" x 25' Discharge hose
included in kit FP2731)

Pump Inlet

Suction hose
(2" x 15' Suction hose

included in kit FP2735).

Support pipe and
fittings.

Strainer or foot valve
(2" strainer included
in kit FP2735)

Depth of suction inlet at least
four (4) times the diameter of suction
pipe to avoid forming vortexes.

Example:
2" Pipe x 4 = 8" minimum depth.

25' Max

RUNNING THE ENGINE

Refer to engine operation part of this manual for starting and
operating instructions.

Pump performance varies depending on engine R.P.M.
Refer to engine operation to adjust engine speed.

MAINTENANCE

PUMP LUBRICATION

Pump liquid end does not require any grease or oil for lubri­cation. The mechanical seal is lubricated by water when the
pump is operating.

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CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. ENGINE

A. Speed too low Refer to engine section
B. Rotating and/or reciprocating parts drag Refer to engine section
C. Speed too high Maximum engine speed not to exceed engine manufacturer’s recommendation.
D. Loose or broken parts Refer to engine section

2. PUMP

E. Not primed Reprime, inspect suction system for air leaks, and or clack assembly.
F. Pump takes too long to prime Check for air leaks or defective check valve.
G. Flow through pump completely Locate and remove obstruction. Attach strainer.

or partially blocked
H. Internal leakage Check clearances between face of vanes and case. Should not exceed 1/32".
I. Rotating parts drag Inspect. Repair.
J. Loose or broken parts Inspect. Repair.

3. SYSTEM

K. Pressure required by system at design Compare pump pressure and flow rate against pump performance chart.

flow rate exceeds pressure rating of pump Reduce system pressure requirement. Increase pressure capability of pump.
L. Obstruction in suction piping Locate and remove obstruction. Attach strainer.
M. Suction lift too high Check with gauge or measure vertical distance between water surface and

center line of pump, allowing for friction loss in suction pipe. Reduce rate of

flow to obtain desired lift. Refer to pump performance chart.
N. Discharge head too low Decrease rate of flow
O. Suction inlet not immersed deep enough Refer to “Installation”
P. Leaky suction line or connection admitting air Repair or replace suction line. Tighten connections.

PROBABLE CAUSE

SYMPTOM ENGINE PUMP SYSTEM

ABCDEFGH I JKLMNOP

No water delivered X X X X X X X
Not enough water delivered X X X X X X X
Not enough pressure X X X X X X
Engine heats excessively X X X X X X X
Abnormal noise and/or vibration X X X X X X X
Pump works for a while, then stops XXXXXX

Troubleshooting Guide

Depth Gallons per Minute at Discharge Pressure Maximum

to Water 15 PSI 25 PSI 35 PSI 45 PSI 50 PSI PSI

0 ft. 141 120 95 65 50 58

5 ft. 130 110 85 55 40 55
10 ft. 121 100 75 45 25 52
15 ft. 113 90 65 30 2 50
20 ft. 105 80 55 7 – 48
25 ft. 80 60 40 2 – 45

Performance Chart

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Pump Exploded View

• Not illustrated.
† Purchase locally.
* If needed, replace entire pump.

Item Description Qty. Part Number

1 Engine 1 *
2 Engine Mount Screws, 5/16-24 x .75 4 †
3 Seal Plate 1 M13906
4 O-Ring, Pump Body 1 M13910
5 Diffuser Gasket (O-Ring Segment) 1 M13918
6 Mechanical Seal 1 M13914
7 Impeller Kit (Includes Impeller Key) 1 M14457KIT
8 Impeller screw, 5/16-24 x 1.25 1 U30-986

9 Rubber Washer for Impeller Screw 1 M13913
10 Diffuser 1 M13907
11 Flapper Valve 1 M13909
12 Plug 2 M13911

12A O-Ring, Plug 2 M13912

13 Pump Housing 1 M13905
14 Screw, 1/4-20x2.5 hex Head Machine Screw 10 †
15 Nuts, 1/4-20 10 †
16 Lockwasher 10 †

• Screw, Diffuser, #6 x 1/2 Self-Tapping 2 †

• Screw, Diffuser, #10 x 1-1/2 Self-Tapping 1 †

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3

4

5

7

2

10

15

16

9

12

12A

13

6

8

11

12A

12

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Engine Safety Precautions:

Fire and explosion hazard. Gasoline can

explode. Store gasoline away from the engine. Add gasoline
to the engine only when the engine is off.

Burn hazard. Hot surface.The engine gets

very hot during operation. Do not touch the engine surfaces.
Keep children away. Allow the engine to cool before moving
it indoors.

Deadly fumes. Carbon monoxide. Never run

the engine in an enclosed space. Only use outdoors with
plenty of ventilation.

Engine Operation

Before starting the engine:

Check and Fill Oil

The engine is shipped without oil. It must be filled before
starting the engine.

Fill oil by removing the fill cap / dipstick. Add oil until the
level reaches the bottom of the opening. Check the oil level
by pushing the cleaned dipstick into the oil fill opening. DO
NOT SCREW IT IN. Remove the dipstick and inspect it. Add
oil if needed. Reinstall the cap / dipstick.

Oil capacity is 0.63 quarts (0.6 liter). 10W-30 oil should be
used in normal conditions. Use 10W-40 oil if the engine is to
be run in temperatures over 90°F (32°C) .

Note that the engine has a low-oil monitoring system. If the
oil level drops too low, the system will automatically turn off
the engine.

Add Gasoline

Fill gas tank with clean fresh gasoline. This should be
unleaded fuel that has an octane rating of 86 or higher.

Do not fill the tank to overflowing. Clean up any spilled gaso­line before starting the engine.

Open Fuel Valve

Move the fuel valve to the right to allow fuel to the engine.

Close Choke

When starting a cold engine, move the choke control to the
left (closed). As the engine warms up move it towards the
right (open). A warm engine should start with the choke
open.

Position Throttle

Move the throttle (speed control) slightly to the left.

Turn Engine Switch On

The engine switch controls the ignition. turn it to the ON
position to start the engine. The same control is used to stop
the engine.

Pull Starter

Pull the handle on the recoil starter. Adjust throttle to desired
speed. Move the choke to the right as engine warms.

Stopping the Engine

Stop the engine by turning the engine switch to OFF.
Turn the fuel control to OFF (left).

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PUMP ENGINE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Muffler

Air Filter

Gas Tank

Engine On / Off Switch

Throttle

Engine Choke

Fuel Valve

Oil Drain Plug

Oil Fill and Dipstick

4646 0704

Engine Maintenance

Air filter

The air filter should be checked every month for dust and
dirt accumulation. Every 6 months the filter element should
be removed and cleaned. Clean the foam element with
detergent and warm water. Squeeze out excess water and
let it dry. Before reinstalling the filter element, soak it with
engine oil, and squeeze out the excess. Reinstall the filter.
The engine will smoke upon startup if too much oil is left in
the filter element.

Oil level

The oil level should be checked before each use.

Oil Change

The oil should be changed in the first month, and then every
6 months (or 100 hours of operation). To drain the oil, run
the engine until warm. Turn off the engine, remove the oil
drain plug, and let the the oil drain into a pan. Reinstall the
plug and fill with oil.

NOTE: Dispose of used oil responsibly. DO NOT pour it
down drains, onto the ground or put it in the trash. Most
communities have collection points for used oil.

Spark Plug

The spark plug should be checked and cleaned every 6
months or 100 hours.

The sparkplug should be replaced if it is damaged, or exces­sively worn.

The sparkplug is type BPR6ES (NGK) or equivalent. The
plug gap should be 0.030 in. (0.75 mm)

Engine Troubleshooting

If the engine won’t start:

• Check that there is gas in the tank

• Make sure the fuel valve is ON and that the engine switch
is ON

• Make sure there is enough oil in the engine to reset the
low-oil sensor

• Check that fuel is getting to the carburetor*

• Check for spark at the sparkplug*

* These checks to be done by persons with small-engine

experience.

Extended storage

If the pump will be stored for more than a month or two, fol­low the steps below.

• Drain Gasoline

• Change oil

• Squirt oil (or a chemical made for storing engines) in the
spark plug hole.

• Rotate engine slowly until resistance is felt (this indicates
that both valves are closed).

• Install spark plug

• Cover engine

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1

Engine Replacement Parts

Item Description Qty. Part Number

1 Muffler Cover 1 2545-0011
2 Muffler 1 2545-0010
3 Spark Plug (use NGK brand #BPR6ES) 1 *
4 Air Filter Cover 1 2545-0018
5 Air Filter Cartridge 1 2545-0001
6 Starter Assembly 1 2545-0005

(includes rope,handle and recoil assembly)
7 Wing-nut for Air Filter 1 2545-0019
8 Muffler Cover Mounting Hardware 2 2545-0020
9 Oil Fill Cap 1 2545-0003

10 Oil Drain Plug and Washer 1 2545-0021
11 On / Off Switch and Cover 1 2545-0004
12 Fuel Tank 1 2545-0009
13 Fuel Tank Cap 1 2545-0002

* Purchase locally.

2

4 & 5

3

6

7

8

13

12

11

9

10

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ENGINE

Refer to engine manufacturer’s operating manual for complete maintenance and warranty.

RETAIN ORIGINAL RECEIPT FOR YOUR RECORDS.

LIMITED WARRANTY

SIMER warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser” or “You”) of its products that they are free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the original consumer purchase.

If, within twelve (12) months from the original consumer purchase, any such product shall prove to be defective, it shall be
repaired or replaced at SIMER’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below. The original purchase receipt
and product warranty information label are required to determine warranty eligibility. Eligibility is based on purchase date of
original product – not the date of replacement under warranty. The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of product
only – Purchaser pays all removal, installation, labor, shipping, and incidental charges.

For parts or troubleshooting assistance, DO NOT return product to your retail store. Contact SIMER Customer Service at
1-800-468-7867 / 1-800-546-7867.

Claims made under this warranty shall be made by returning the product (except sewage pumps, see below) to the retail
outlet where it was purchased immediately after the discovery of any alleged defect. SIMER will subsequently take
corrective action as promptly as reasonably possible. No requests for service will be accepted if received more than
30 days after the warranty expires.

SEWAGE PUMPS

DO NOT return a sewage pump (that has been installed) to your retail store. Contact SIMER Customer Service. Sewage
pumps that have seen service and been removed carry a contamination hazard with them.

If your sewage pump has failed:

• Wear rubber gloves when handling the pump;

• For warranty purposes, return the pump’s cord tag and original receipt of purchase to the retail store;

• Dispose of the pump according to local disposal ordinances.

Exceptions to the Twelve (12) Month Limited Warranty

Product Warranty Period

BW85P, CM10, CMK, M40, M40P 90 days

2300, 2310, 2330, 2520ULST, 2943, 2955, 2956, 2957, 2960, 5023SS, A5500 2 Years

4” Submersible Well Pumps, 2945, 2958, 2975PC, 2985, 3075SS, 3983, 3984 3 Years

Pre-Charge Water System Tank, 3985, 3986 5 Years

3963, 3988, 3995, 3997 Lifetime

General Terms and Conditions

You must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace product covered by this warranty. This warranty does not
apply to the following: (1) acts of God; (2) products which, in SIMER’s sole judgement, have been subject to negligence,
abuse, accident, misapplication, tampering, or alteration; (3) failures due to improper installation, operation, maintenance or
storage; (4) atypical or unapproved application, use or service; (5) failures caused by corrosion, rust or other foreign
materials in the system, or operation at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.

This warranty sets forth SIMER’s sole obligation and purchaser’s exclusive remedy for defective products.
SIMER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES

WHATSOEVER.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE
DURATION PROVIDED HEREIN.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to You. This warranty gives You specific legal
rights and You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SIMER • 293 Wright Street • Delavan, WI U.S.A. 53115

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail] • Web Site: http://www.simerpumps.com