Shindaiwa GP344 User Manual

Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents! Always wear eye and hearing protectio

10Burn danger/Danger from spilled fuel! Always stop the pump engine before transporting the pump. The engine mufer and other compo-nents may be ve

1110-Hour MaintenanceLoosen thumbscrewsFigure 13A(more frequently in dusty conditions)Remove the air lter cover by loos-1. ening the two thumbscrews.

1250-hour MaintenanceEvery 50 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):Remove and clean the cylinder 1. cover and clean dirt

13IMPORTANT!If a new gasket is not available and/or the old gasket is not damaged, the old gasket may be reused. Never use cracked or damaged gaskets!

14Adjusting Engine IdleIdle Speed AdjustmentPlace the unit on the ground and 1. start the engine, and then set throt-tle control lever to idle postion

15Clean external parts thoroughly. Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank. Remove the remaining fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor. To do so:

16PumpNo output/low output.Pump is internally damaged.Poor output at higher suction liftsSymptom Possible CauseSuction strainer or hose is clogged or

17Troubleshooting GuideNONONONODoes the engine crank?Good compression?Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade?Is fuel visible and moving

18Troubleshooting GuideNONONONODoes the engine crank?Good compression?Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade?Is fuel visible and moving

19ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air fi lter.Clogged fuel fi lter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.

2This Shindaiwa GP344 water pump has been designed and built to deliver supe-rior performance and reliability with-out compromise to quality, comfort,

20SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC

21PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day all applicationsATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERSThis Shindaiwa engine powered product is a qu

22 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Your emission control system may include parts such as: carburetor/fuel injected system, ignition system, ca

23NOTES:

Yamabiko Corporation7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, Tokyo, 198-8760, JapanPhone: 81-428-32-6118 Fax: 81-428-32-6145Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporat

3NEVER smoke or light res near the unit.ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Avoid overlling and wipe off any fuel that may

4Unit DescriptionFuel Filler CapSpark PlugRecoil Starter HandleAir CleanerChokeThrottle LeverDischarge ConnectionHandle Fuel TankStop SwitchSuction Co

5Before assembling this unit, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit:GP344 engine-driven pump Spark plug wrench Spanner

6Filler plugPriming portSealing ringPrimingBefore the pump can develop suction or “lift” at the water source, the pump impeller must rst be primed by

7Handling Fuel DANGERFuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.• Use an appr

8IMPORTANT!The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not ood the engine with fuel.CAUTION!D

9Ignition SwitchFigure 8Move throttle lever (D) towards 1. engine to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shut-ting engine off.Push