Stopping The Engine; Maintenance; Maintenance Safety - Honda WMP20XE Manuel De L'utilisateur

7. Set the throttle [6] to
the desired speed to
produce the best
pumping conditions.
Pump output can be
controlled by adjusting
the throttle lever to the
desired position.
At FULL [A] throttle
position, the pump will
deliver the highest output volume. Moving the throttle toward the
IDLE [B] position will decrease the output volume of the pump.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Emergency
To stop the engine in an
emergency, turn the
ignition switch [1] to the
OFF position.
Normal
1. Move the throttle lever
[2] fully to the right to the
IDLE [A] position.
2. Turn the ignition switch
[1] to the OFF position.
3. Turn the fuel valve [3] to
the OFF position.
4. If the pump is not going
to be used again for the
rest of the day, or is
going to be stored for a
long period of time, refer
to page 13 for
procedures on properly
storing your pump.
After each use, drain the
pump chamber and flush
with fresh water.
[6]
[A]
[1]
OFF
[2]
[3]
OFF

MAINTENANCE

Proper maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and
trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
[B]
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem
before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you
can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual.
To help you properly care for your pump, the following pages include
a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks
that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by
professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or
other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If
you operate your pump under severe conditions, such as sustained
high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or
dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for recommendations
applicable to your individual needs and use.
Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your
pump best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.
To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda
Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

[A]
Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you
should perform a given task
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this
owner's manual.
Safety Precautions
• Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or
repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:
• Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Operate outdoors away from open windows or doors.
• Burns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
• Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have
the tools and skills required.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when
working around petrol. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not
petrol, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from all fuel-related parts.
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