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Honda Power Equipment WMP20X MULTI-PURPOSE PUMP manual

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    CONTENTS QUICK FIND Air Filter............ ... .............. .. ............... .... 11 Approved Liquids ................ ............... ...... 6 Contact Honda ............ ................. .......... 19 Find a Dealer ........... .............. ................ 19 Fuel ............ .............. .............. .............. .... 7 Fuel System [...]

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    2 WELCOME Congratulations on your selection of a Honda multi-purpose pump! We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest pumps on the market. We want to help you get the best results from your new pump and to operate it safely . This manual contains information on how to do that ; please read it carefully . When your pu[...]

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    3 Safety Label Locations These labels warn you of potentia l hazards that can cause serious injury . Read them carefully . If a label come s off or becomes hard to read, contact an authorized Honda se rvi cing dealer for a replacement. P ARTS AND CONTROLS T o avoid death or serious injury , read owner ’s manual before operation. HOT MUFFLER CAN B[...]

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    4 INITIAL PUMP SETUP Import ance of Proper Assembly Proper assembly is essential to operator safety and the reliability of the machine. Any error or oversight made by the person asse mb ling and servicing a machine can result in faulty operation, damage to the machine, or injury to the operator. T ools Required 12 mm wrench T orque wre nch List of [...]

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    5 BEFORE EACH OPERA TION Your safety is your responsibility. A li ttle time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your risk of injury. Read and understa nd this manual. Know what the contro ls do and how to operate them. Familiarize yourself with the pump and its operation before you begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the engine [...]

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    6 Pump Priming Remove the priming filler cap and completely fill the pump chamber with water before starting the engine. Replace the priming filler cap. NOTICE Operating the pump dry will destroy the pump se al. • Ensure the pump chamber is full of liquid and the su ction hose strainer is submerged in the liquid to be pumped. • If the unit has [...]

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    7 Check the Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in a level position. 1. Remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. 2. Insert and remove the dipsti ck wit hout screwing it into the fill er neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. 3. If the oil level is low , fi ll to the edge of the oil filler hole [...]

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    8 OPERA TION For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an en closed area, such as a garage. Your pumps exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas, which can collect rapidly in an en closed area and cause illness o r death. Safe Pumping Practices Honda pumps are designed to give safe and dependa ble service if operated according[...]

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    9 S t arting the Engine Remove the priming filler cap and completely fill the pump chamber with water before starting the engine and then replace the filler cap ( page 6 ). 1. T urn the fuel valve to the ON position. 2. Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position. Do not use the choke if the engine is warm or the ambient temperature is high. 3. T u[...]

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    10 SER VICING YOUR PUMP Proper maintenance is essential for safe, economi cal, and trouble-free operation. It al so helps reduce air pollution. To help you properly care for your pump, the following pages in clude a maintenance schedule, routine in spection procedures, and si mple maintenance procedures using basic hand to ols. Other service tasks [...]

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    11 Oil Change Change the oil a f ter the first 20 hours of use. Thereafter , change the oil every 100 hours of use. Change the o il more often when used in dusty areas. Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely. 1. Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the used oil. 2. Remove the oil filler c[...]

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    12 Cleaning A dirty air filter will restrict air fl ow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance. If you operate the pump in very dusty areas, clean the air filter more often than specified in the MAINTENANC E SCHEDULE ( page 10 ). Paper filter: 1. T ap th e element lightly several times on a hard surface to remove excess dirt, or blow compres[...]

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    13 S p ark Arrester (optional p art) The spark arrester must be servi ced every 100 hours to keep i t functioning as designed. Your pump engine i s not factory-equipped with a spark arrester. In some areas, it is illegal to operat e an engine without a spark arre ster. Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA approved spark arrester is av[...]

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    14 ST ORAGE Proper storage preparation is essent ial for keeping your pump trouble free and looking good. T o help keep rust and corrosion from impairing your pumps function and appearance, and to make the engine easier to start after storage, follow the in structions described in this section to: • Drain or treat the fuel • Change the oil and [...]

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    15 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Will Not S t art Loss of Power Low Pump Output Pump Will Not Pump TECHNICAL INFORMA TION Serial Number Locations There are two serial numbers, one for the engine and one for the frame. Record the engine and fram e serial numbers in the space below . Y ou will need these serial numbers when ordering parts and when making te[...]

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    16 High Altitude Operation At high altitudes, the standard carb uretor air-fuel mixtur e will be too rich. Performance will decrease, an d fuel consumption will increase. A very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting. Operation at an altitu de that differs fr om that at which this e ngine was certified, for extended peri[...]

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    17 Air Index An Air Index Information hang tag/la b el is applied to engines certified to an emission durability time period in accordance with th e requirements of the California Air Resources Board. The bar graph is intended to provi de you, our cu sto mer, the ability to compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower the Air I[...]

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    18 FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE When maintained properly , your Honda pump should provide years of trouble-free opera tion. This includes the fuel system. Howeve r , gasoline can quickly deteriorate, causing st arting or running problem s and , in some cases, damage to t he fuel system. Most fuel-related problems can be avoided by following the pr ecaut[...]

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    19 CUST OMER INFORMA TION Part s, Accessories, and Service Items Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of these (or other) H onda Genuine Service parts and other approved accessories for your pump. For a co mplete list of pump accessories, visit us at www.powerequipment.hon da.com and click on PUMPS. Replacement Parts Accesso[...]

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    20 DISTRIBUT OR’S LIMITED W ARRANTY Honda Power Equipment This warranty is limited to the following Honda Power Equipment products when distributed by Ame rican Honda Motor Co., I n c., Power Equipment Division , 4900 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta, Ge orgia 30005-8847, purchased at retail or placed in rental service on or after January 1, 2010. (1) P[...]

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    21 EMISSION SYSTEM W ARRANTY Y our new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EP A, Environment Canada, and S tate of Calif ornia emission regulations (models certified for sale in California only). American Honda Moto r Co., Inc. provides the emission warranty coverage for engines in the U nited S t ates and its territories. Honda Can[...]

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    22 NOTES[...]

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    PRODUCT REGISTRA TION Thank you for choosing Honda. T o ensure you receive import ant se rvice information in the event of a product update or recall , please register your pum p within 30 days of purchase. From time to time, American H onda conducts sales promotions that require you to register your pump within 30 days of purc hase. If you purchas[...]

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    1. Go to www .Pow erEquipment.Honda.com to regist er your unit. 2. Click on Pr oduct Registration . 3. C omplete the required inf ormation and click Submit . It ’ s that simple! Power Equipment Division American Honda Motor Co. Inc. 4900 Marconi Dr Alpharetta GA 30005-9956 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Product Registration B[...]