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5 Preparing the Water Pump for Operation
on the water pump, they may fall down and
cause serious injury to people.
► Do not sit or stand on the water pump.
► Do not place any objects on the water
pump.
4.9 Transporting
WARNING
■ The water pump may tip over or move during
transport. This may result in injury to people
and damage to property.
► Stop the engine.
► Secure the water pump with lashing straps,
belts or a net so it cannot tip over and
move.
■ The muffler and engine may be hot after the
engine has been running. This may result in
the user burning themselves.
► Carry the water pump by the frame with the
muffler pointing away from the body.
■ Water can freeze in components of the water
pump at temperatures below 0 °C. This may
result in damage to the water pump.
► Drain the water pump.
4.10 Storing
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a water pump and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Shut off the engine.
► Store the water pump out of the reach of
children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the water pump and metal components.
This can damage the water pump.
► Store your water pump in a clean and dry
condition.
■ Water can freeze in water pump components
at temperatures below 0°C. This can damage
the water pump.
► Drain the water pump.
4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The water pump may inadvertently start if the
engine is running during cleaning, mainte‐
nance or repair. This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
► Stop the engine.
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■ The muffler and engine may be hot after the
engine has been running. This may result in
people burning themselves.
► Wait until the muffler and engine have
cooled down.
■ Abrasive cleaning agents or using a water jet
or sharp objects for cleaning may result in
damage to the water pump or hoses. If the
water pump or hoses are not cleaned cor‐
rectly, components may no longer operate cor‐
rectly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serious injury to people.
► Clean the water pump as described in this
instruction manual.
► Clean the hoses as described in this
instruction manual.
■ If the water pump or hoses are not maintained
or repaired as described in this instruction
manual, components may no longer operate
correctly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serious or fatal injury to
people.
► Maintain or repair the water pump as
described in this instruction manual.
► Maintain hoses as described in the instruc‐
tion manual for the hoses used.
5 Preparing the Water Pump
for Operation
5.1 Preparing the Water Pump for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Remove packaging material and transport
locks.
► Make sure that the water pump is in safe con‐
dition, 4.6.
► Clean the water pump,
► Connect the water pump to a water source,
6.1.
► Fill the water pump housing with water,
► Refuel the water pump,
► Add engine oil,
7.2.
► Check the controls,
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use
the water pump and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
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