Page 2 - Introduction; special significance.; Operational and warning labels
2 This Shindaiwa GP344 water pump has been designed and built to deliver supe- rior performance and reliability with- out compromise to quality, comfort, or durability.Shindaiwa high performance engines represent the leading edge of 4-cycle engine technology, delivering exception- ally high power at...
Page 3 - Safety; Work Safely
3 NEVER smoke or light fires near the unit. ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Avoid overfilling and wipe off any fuel that may have spilled. ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel leaks before each use. During each refill, check that no fuel leaks from around the fuel cap and/o...
Page 4 - Unit description; Using the illustrations above as a guide,; Specifications; Specifications are subject to change without notice.; IMPORTANT
4 Unit description Fuel Filler Cap Spark Plug Recoil Starter Handle Air Cleaner Choke Throttle Lever Discharge Connection Handle Fuel Tank Stop Switch Suction Connection Filler Plug Muffler Drain Plug Using the illustrations above as a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit and its various compo...
Page 5 - hose fittings and gaskets; Prior to Assembly; Assembly; Install the Suction and discharge hoses; followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.
5 Before assembling this unit, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit: GP344 engine-driven pump ■ Spark plug wrench ■ Spanner ■ 3mm Hex Wrench ■ 4mm Hex Wrench ■ Assemble a barbed hose fitting, 1. ring nut, and gasket as shown, and thread the completed hose fitting assemb...
Page 6 - Priming; impeller must first be primed by filling; Fuel Requirements; NOT; Mixture Oil; certified; Mixing Fuel; Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
6 Filler plug Priming port Sealing ring Priming Before the pump can develop suction or “lift” at the water source, the pump impeller must first be primed by filling the pump housing with water. Once the water pump has been primed, addi- tional priming should be required only if the pump has been dra...
Page 7 - handling Fuel; dANGER; After use; Filling the fuel tank
7 handling Fuel dANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel c...
Page 8 - Starting the Engine; position, the engine may be flooded; If the engine does not start
8 IMPORTANT! The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel. CAUTION! Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel can damage the starter. Pla...
Page 9 - Stopping the Engine; Operating Tips for Maximum Performance; Operation; discharge hoses specified, with a
9 Ignition Switch Figure 8 Move throttle lever (D) towards 1. engine to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shut- ting engine off.Push the red ignition switch until the 2. engine completely stops. See Fig- ure 8. Stopping the Engine 504540353025201510 5 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 O...
Page 10 - Maintenance
10 Burn danger/Danger from spilled ■ fuel! Always stop the pump engine before transporting the pump. The engine muffler and other compo - nents may be very hot during or after pump operation. Carry the pump by the handle only. The pump must remain level at all times. Danger of Asphyxiation! ■ This p...
Page 11 - Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:
11 10-hour Maintenance Loosen thumbscrews Figure 13A (more frequently in dusty conditions) Remove the air filter cover by loos - 1. ening the two thumbscrews. See Figure 13A. Remove and inspect the pre-filter. 2. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one. See Figure 1...
Page 12 - filter from inside the fuel tank. See
12 50-hour Maintenance Every 50 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): Remove and clean the cylinder 1. cover and clean dirt from the cylin- der fins. Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel 2. filter from inside the fuel tank. See Figure 15. CAUTION! Make sure you do not p...
Page 13 - muffler. Remove the spark arrester; If carbon accumulation in the muffler
13 IMPORTANT! 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! Turn adjustment screw (clockwise = 4. tighter, counter-clockwise = looser) until feeler gauge is almost snug. Back off just enough to allow gauge ...
Page 14 - Adjusting Engine Idle; Idle Speed Adjustment; idle. Check Specifications page for; NOTE; serviced in the field.; Carburetor Adjustment; high Altitude Operation; If the engine is adjusted for operation
14 Adjusting Engine Idle Idle Speed Adjustment Place the unit on the ground and 1. start the engine, and then set throt- tle control lever to idle postion. Allow engine to idle 2-3 minutes until warm.If a tachometer is available, adjust 2. idle. Check Specifications page for correct idle speed. IMPO...
Page 15 - Long Term Storage
15 Clean external parts thoroughly. ■ Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank. ■ Remove the remaining fuel from the ■ fuel lines and carburetor. To do so: Prime the primer bulb until no more 1. fuel is passing through.Drain fuel from tank into an 2. approved fuel container. CAUTION! Gasoline stored in...
Page 16 - Pump; Poor output at higher; Symptom; Troubleshooting Guide; What To Check; ENGINE dOES NOT START OR hARd TO START
16 Pump No output/low output. Pump is internally damaged. Poor output at higher suction lifts Symptom Possible Cause Suction strainer or hose is clogged or damaged. (NOTE: liner-type hoses can also collapse internally). Remedy Clean or replace components as required. Consult with an authorized Shind...
Page 17 - ENGINE dOES NOT START; LOW POWER OUTPUT
17 Troubleshooting Guide NO NO NO NO Does the engine crank? Good compression? Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade? Is fuel visible and moving in the return line when priming? Is there spark at the spark plug wire terminal? Check the spark plug. Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the cr...
Page 19 - AddITIONAL PROBLEMS; Engine stops abruptly.; Top of engine is getting; Bomba; Guia diagnostico; EL MOTOR NO ARRANCA O DIFICULDADES A ARRANCAR
19 AddITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter. Clogged fuel fi lter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Ignition switch turned off. Fuel tank empty. Water in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter. Shorted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (st...
Page 21 - PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES; ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
21 PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance. To help ensure the performance of the unit, ...
Page 22 - Piezas especifi cas de garantía relacionadas con las emisiones; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE LIMI-; . Les problèmes de moteur dus à une lubrifi cation insuf-; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE DU SYSTÈME ANTIPOLLUTION
22 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Your emission control system may include parts such as: carburetor/fuel injected system, ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, fi lters vapor hoses, clamps connectors, and other associ- ated components. For...
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