SKU 65322 or 65323 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to run6.at no load until warm (1-5 minutes)with no load after each start-up to al-low the engine to stabilize.break-in PeriodBreaking-in the engine will help to1.ensure proper equipment and engineoperation, and will extend the en-gine’s lifespan. The warranty is voidif the engine is not broken in properly.The first 20 hours of operation is thebreak-in period.During the first 3 hours of use:2.Do not apply a heavy load to the•equipment.Do not operate the engine at its•maximum speed.After the first 20 hours of use:3.Change the engine oil.•Under normal operating conditionssubsequent maintenance follows theschedule explained in the MAINTE-NANCE AND SERVICING section.Pump operationAttach flexible input and output hoses1.(not included) to the Inlet and OutletPipes (12). Secure them with clamps,as the seal must be air and watertight. Attach the included accessoryBasket Filter (18 and 19) to the inputend of your flexible input hose.caution:2. Do not operate the pumpwithout a basket filter on the inputhose. This prevents large objectsfrom being sucked into the Pumpand/or damaging the Pump.Locate the pump as close to the wa-3.ter as possible. The pump should beon a firm, level surface.Position the input and output hoses4.as required. Place the input hose inthe water to be removed, and outputhose in an appropriate location todrain the water. Avoid sharp bends orkinks in the hoses.Check that the pump is not jammed.5.Disconnect the spark plug wire on theengine, then slowly pull the StarterHandle to rotate the engine andpump. If the pump does not rotatefreely, clear it before proceeding.Prime the pump. To do this, remove6.Access Plug (14) from top of PumpHousing (10). Fill the pump with cleanwater, then replace the Priming Plug.caution: never operate the pumpdry, damage may result.Start the engine. The pump will start7.to operate as soon as the air is re-moved from the input hose.StoP tHe PumP aS Soon aS8.Water iS removeD. Do notaLLoW PumP to run Dry, Dam-age to tHe PumP WiLL reSuLt.Whenever possible, operate the9.pump for 2-3 minutes with clear waterafter pumping dirty water to clear it.Drain the water from the pump and10.disconnect the flexible hoses.To prevent accidents, turn off the11.engine and disconnect its spark plugwire after use. Wait for the engine tocool, clean external parts with cleancloth, then store the equipment outof children’s reach according to theStorage instructions in this manual.