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    2 " Gasoline Powered Clear W ater Pump Item 68375 Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open. Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents. When unpacking, make sure that[...]

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    Flow (Gallons/minute) Discharge Head (ft.) Pump Suction & Discharge Size 2" NPT Discharge Capacity 151 GPM Maximum Discharge Head 97.5 ft. Maximum Suction Head 26 ft. Maximum Pressure 42.2 PSI Mechanical Seal Ceramic Included Accessories Intake Strainer Hose Clamps Spark Plug Wrench Engine Displacement 212cc Engine T ype Horizontal Single [...]

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    Page 1 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’ s serial number in the front of the manual near[...]

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    Page 2 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. 5. Use only lubricants and fuel recommended in theSpecicationschartofthismanual. 6. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty work gloves, and dust mask/respirator during set up. Engine Precau[...]

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    Page 3 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. 23. Before use, check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the equipment’ s operation. If damaged, have the equipment serviced before using. Many[...]

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    Page 4 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Controls Fuel T ank Cap Throttle Air Filter Choke Fuel V alve Mufer Starter Handle Engine Switch Oil Dipstick Fuel T ank W ater Drain Plug Intake Port Priming Cap Discharge Port[...]

  • Page 7

    Page 5 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. The emission control system for this Pump’s Engine is warranted for standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . For warranty information, refer to the last pages of this manual. Connecting Hoses N[...]

  • Page 8

    Page 6 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. 5. For the discharge hose, slide a Hose Coupling Ring over the remaining Hose Coupler (a) and place a Gasket onto the end of the Hose Coupler (b). 6. a b Thread the Hose Coupling Ring clockwise onto the Discharge P[...]

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    Page 7 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Locating the W ater Pump LocatetheW aterPumponaat,level,sturdysurface capable of supporting the weight of the Pump. 1. For best Pump performance, place the Pump near the water level[...]

  • Page 10

    Page 8 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Operation Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Pre-Start Checks Inspect Pump and [...]

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    Page 9 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Starting the Engine 1. T o start a cold engine, move the Choke to the CHOKE position. T o restart a warm engine, leave the Choke in the RUN position. 2. Open the Fuel V alve. 3. Slide the Throttle to 1/3 away from [...]

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    Page 10 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. 7. Adjust the Throttle as needed. 8. Break-in Period: a. Breaking-in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment and engine operation. b. The operational break-in period will last about 3 hours of use. During [...]

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    Page 1 1 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Maintenance and Service W ARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL ST ARTING: T urn the Power Switch of the equipment to its “OFF” position, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect the spark plu[...]

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    Page 12 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Checking and Filling Fuel W ARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM FIRE: Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. If the engine is hot from use, shut the engine off and wait for it[...]

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    Page 13 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Air Filter Element Maintenance 1. T oremovetheairltercover ,pushinandliftup on the Filter Cover T ab, pivoting the cover at theBaseHinge.Removethelterand[...]

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    Page 14 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Storage When the equipment is to remain idle for longer than 20 days, prepare the engine for storage as follows: 1. CLEANING : W ait for engine to cool, then clean engine with dry cloth. NOTICE: Do not clean using[...]

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    Page 15 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Pump T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Pump overheats 1. Incorrect lubrication or not enough lubrication. 2. Worn parts. 1. Lubricate using recommended oil or grease according to directions[...]

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    Page 16 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions Engine will not start FUEL RELA TED: 1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed. 2. Choke not in CHOKE position, cold engine. 3. Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol used. (E[...]

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    Page 17 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions Enginemisres 1. Spark plug cap loose. 2. Incorrect spark plug gap or damaged spark plug. 3. Defective spark plug cap. 4. Old or low quality gasoline. 5. Incorrect c[...]

  • Page 20

    Page 18 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Parts List (Including Item 68120 212cc engine) Part Description Qty 1 Cylinder Head Gasket 1 2 Cylinder Head Cover Subassembly 1 3 Cylinder Head Cover Gasket 1 4 Breather T ube 1 5 Bolt 4 6 Stud 1 7 Stud 1 8 Stud [...]

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    Page 19 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Diagram (Including Item 68120 212cc engine) 2 7 2 7 3 7 52 45 49 50 50 44 46 43 54 54 41 42 51 52 53 53 51 1 1 1 4 2 3 5 6 8 10 10 10 10 8 7 9 9 5 5 2 1 5 74 75 76 30 31 31 31 31 31 31 24 29 26 25 28 28 27 1 7 8 6[...]

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    Page 20 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. W arranties Limited 90 Day W arranty Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is[...]

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    Page 21 For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 68375 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Harbor Freight T ools Emission Control Defects W arranty Provisions 1. Length of Coverage HFTwarrantstoarstretailpurchaserandeachsubsequent purchaser that the engine is free from d[...]

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    Notes 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 9301 1 www .harborfreight.com[...]