12.3. whEN thE fLow is Low:
Check Suction Hose
Check Discharge Hose
Measure Suction And
Discharge Head
Check Engine
12.4. whEN LAck of fLow:
Check pump chamber
Check suction hose
Measure suction and
discharge head
Check engine
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Cause
Hose collapsed, cut or damaged,
too long, or diameter too small.
Strainer not completely underwater.
Air leak at connector.
Hose damaged , too long or
diameter is too small.
Critical head.
Engine lacks power.
Cause
Pump not primed.
Hose collapsed, cut or punctured.
Strainer not completely underwater.
Air leak at connector.
Strainer clogged.
Excessive head.
Engine lacks power.
Solution
Replace hose.
Sink the strainer and the end
of a suction hose completely
underwater.
Replace sealing washer if it is
missing or damaged. Tighten hose
connector and clamp.
Replace discharge hose.
Relocate pump and hoses to
reduce
head.
See "engine lacks power"
Solution
Prime pump.
Replace hose.
Sink the strainer and the end
of a suction hose completely
underwater.
Replace sealing washer if it is
missing or damaged. Tighten hose
connector and clamp.
Replace discharge hose.
Relocate pump and hoses to
reduce head.
See "engine lacks power"