A WARNING: A The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
FEDERAL EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE —This emission warranty is applicable in all States, except the State of California AKITA U. 8. A Inc., La Miranda, California, (herein "AKITA) warrants to the initial retail purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine {herein “engine”) was designed, built, and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U. S.
equipment, e1¢. Diagnosis and inspection charges that do not result in warranty-eligible service being performed. ) * Any non-authorized replacement part, or malfunction of authorized parts due to use of non-authorized parts. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual.
California Emission Control Warranty Statement (This warranty does not apply in any other state.) YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and Akita US.A., Inc. are pleased to explain the emission control warranty on your 1995 utility and /or laws and garden equipment engine. In California, new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped o meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. Akita US.A., Inc.
LIMITED WARRANTY —California Only— Akita Inc.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY This warranty does not cover any emission-related part which malfunctions, fails, or is damaged due to alterations and/or modifications such as changing, adding, or removing parts. When an engine is being serviced under warranty, Akita US.A., Inc. and any of its authorized dealers, distributors, or warranty stations shall not be liable for any loss of use of the engine, for any damage to goods, or loss of time or inconvenience.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF EMISSION-RELATED PARTS It is recommended that only engine replacement parts which nave been authorized and approved by Akita US A, Inc. should be used in the performance of any warranty immanence of repairs of emission related pairs. These replacement parts will be provided at no charge if the part is still under warranty.
FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing a Akita pump. This manual covers operation and maintenance of Akita pump. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of approval for printing. Please read this manual carefully before operating. CONTENTS 1. PUMP SAFETY 2 COMPONENTS PREPARATIONS FOR STARTING 3 4. STARTING THE ENGINE 5.OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE S 7. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE "HOW-TO" MAINTENANCE Coco 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 10.
1. PUMP SAFETY Jesse make sure you review each precaution carefully, SURROUNDINGS = Operate the pump on a stable, level surface fees of small rocks, loose gravel, etc. u Keep pump at least 3 feet {1 meter) away from buildings. u Keep pump away from flammables and other hazardous materials {trash, rags, lubricants, explosive. FIRE PREVENTION = Bs sure to stop the engine prior to refueling, ® Do not overfill fuel tank.
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3. PREPARATIONS FOR STARTING Connect suction hose. \ Use a reinforced-wall or wire braided hose i X to prevent suction collapse. Since the pump's self-priming time is directly proportional to hose length, a short hose is recommended. — [CAUTION] Always use a strainer with the suction hose. Gravel or debris sucked into the pump will cause serious Ol gauge (Ol tiler} hose band to prevent the hose from disconnecting under high pressure. damage to the impeller and the — % | pump casting. \-T~ .
Check fuel level. Do not refusal while smoking or near open flame or other such potential fire hazards. Otherwise fire accident may occur, » Stop the engine and open the cap. m Use unleaded gasoline only. a Close the fuel cock before filling the fuel tank. = When filling the fuel tank, always use the fuel filter. = Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine. Check priming water. It Is recommended that the water chamber of pump casing should be primed with full of water before operating.
4. STARTING THE ENGINE —[CAUTION] Check the oil elev before each | operations as outlined on page 3. "N perorations as outlined on page 3. | Tun the stop switch 1o the position "1 (Panoply the fuel cock. {c) Set the speed control lever the way towards the high speed position.
(d) Close the choke. » If the engine is warm or the ambient temperature is high, close the choke hallway, of keep it open fully. w I the engine is void, or the ambient temperature Is low, close the choke. HALF-WAY {8) Pull the starter handier slowly until resistance is felt. This is the "compression” point. Return the handle to its original position and pul swift. Do not pool out the rope all the way.
5. OPERATION (a) After starting the engine, gradually open choke by turning the choke lever and finally keep it open fully. = Do not fully open the choke immediately when the engine is cold or the ambient temperature is low, because the engine may stop. / CHOKE LEVER \ £ ELECTROWEAK ONLY {b) After the engine starts, set the speed control lever at the low speed position (L) and warm it up without a load for a few minutes.
Gradually move the speed control lever toward the high speed position (H) and set it at the required engine speed. EWA400TH ONLY NOTE: Whenever high speed operation is not required, slow the engine down {idle), by moving the speed control lever 1o save Jewel and extend engine life. OIL. SENSOR {a) The oil sensor detracts the fall in oil level in the crankcase and automatically stops the engine when the oil label fails down below the predetermined level.
6. STOPPING THE ENGINE (a) Set the sped control lever to the low speed position and allow the engine to run at low speed for 2 or 3 minutes before stopping. {b) Tums the STOP SWITCH counterclockwise to the position "0" (OFF). Do not stop the engine suddenly when iris running at high speed.
7. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DAILY INSPECTION Before running the engine pump, check the following service items: Check priming water Enough gasoline Excessive observational Sate surroundings Enough clean engine oit PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance is vital to safe and efficient operation of your engine pump.
8 hours (daily) 20 hours 50 hairs {walkies) 200 hours, {monthly) hours 1800 hours CLEAN PUMP SET AND CHECK BOLT AND NUTS X (daily) SPECK AND REFILL ENGINE X (Refill daily up to upper mit) CHANGE ENGINE Oil.
MAINTENANCE INSPECTING THE SPARK PLUG w Clean off carbon deposits on the plug electrode using a plug cleaner or wire brush. u Check electrode gap. Adjust it to between 0.02 and 0.03 inches. (0.6 and 0.7mm) ENGINE OIL CHANGE = Initial il change + 20 hours of operation = Thereafter Vary 50 hours of operation [CAUTION] Make sure the fuel cap s tightly secured to avoid spillage. = When changing ofl, stop the engine and loosen the drain plug. = Tighten the drain plug before refiling.
CLEANING AIR CLEANER Dirty air cleaner element will cause starting difficulty, power loss, engine malfunctions, and shorten engine life extremely. Keep the air cleaner element clean. » Urethane Foam Element Remove the element and wash tin kerosene or diesel fuel. Than saturate it in a mixture of 3 parts kerosene or GLEANER diesel fuel and 1 part engine oil. Squeeze the element io remove the mixture and install it in the air cleaner. » Urethane Foam Dual Structure 1.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING Pump dose not run. Pumping volume is small Pump doge not serif s prime Angina dose not stat. (Ses page 15) Sticking of impeller {Disassembly and clean.} Sucking air at suction side. {Check piping at suction side.} Drop in engine output {Consult your nearest dealer.) Breakage of mechanical seal. {Consult your nearest dealer.) High suction lift {Lower.) Suction hose is too long or thin. (Use a thick hose in minimum length.} Leak of water from water passage. (Stop leaking.
WHEN ENGINE DOES NOT START : » Perform the following checks before you take the pump to your Akita dealer. » I you stile have trouble after competing the checks, take the pump to your nearest Akita dealer. Is there a strong spark across the electrode? Starting failure compression? 1s the spark pig wet with fuel? is there enough — Before testing, carefully wipe off spilled fuel. Put the plug as far away from the spark plug hole as possible. Ground the side of the electrode to any engine ground. = 1.
10. PREPARATIONS FOR STORAGE = Drain ali water from the drain plug. [CAUTION] When re tightening drain plug, be sure to clean the drain plug and the thread of casing. Otherwise, the thread may be damaged. Plug (drain) = Remove the strainer cup, and open the strainer cock io discharge the fuel from the fuel tank. Remove the carburetor float chamber obit from the bottom and discharge duet from the carburetor. (NO SMOKING 1} = Change the used engine oil with fresh oil.
ISSUE EM D-PU1163 AKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Akita tonal is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. I is warranted o be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Akita's Factory o Authorized Service Centers.
