Earthquake Wp4310 User manual

Operator's Manual

WP4310

43cc Water Pump

OMWP4310

Rev. 12-17-09

ARDISAM

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INTRODUCTION, REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY

THANK YOU . . .

for purchasing an EarthquakeTM Water Pump from Ardisam, Inc.

We have worked to ensure that our product meets high standards

for usability and durability. Please take the time to read this

manual carefully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain

your water pump. Congratulations on your investment in quality.

CONTENTS

Registration/Warranty ............................................................... 3

Safety ............................................................................................... 4-6

Operation....................................................................................... 6-8

Maintenance & Storage............................................................. 9-10

Service, Troubleshooting and Repair ................................... 11-15

REGISTRATION

Fill out and mail the registration card located in your Owner’s

Manual packet. Warranty is valid only if your completed

registration card is received by Ardisam, Inc., within two weeks

of the purchase date.

Model Number ___________________________________

Serial Number____________________________________

Date of Purchase__________________________________

Place of Purchase _________________________________

Earthquake, A Division of Ardisam, Inc.

1160 Eighth Avenue; P.O. Box 666

Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-2223

Email: [email protected]om

FEDERAL EMISSION INFORMATION

Ardisam, Inc. warrants to the retail purchaser, that

this small, o-road engine was designed, built and

equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all

applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Pro-

tection Agency (EPA).

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SAFETY

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY

It is the owner’s responsibility to accurately assemble

the pump for safe and eective use.

• Read and follow all safety instructions.

• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.

• Maintain the pump according to directions and

schedule included in this Earthquake operator's

manual.

• Ensure that anyone who uses the pump is familiar

with all controls and safety precautions.

SPECIAL MESSAGES

Your manual contains special messages to draw

attention to potential safety concerns, machine

damage as well as helpful operating and servicing

information. Please read all the information carefully

to avoid injury and machine damage.

AVOID DAMAGE! THIS TEXT IS USED TO TELL THE

OPERATOR OF ACTIONS OR CONDITIONS THAT

MIGHT RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY!THIS SYMBOLANDTEXTHIGHLIGHT

POTENTIAL HAZARDS OR DEATHTOTHE OPERATOR

ORBYSTANDERSTHAT MAYOCCURIFTHE HAZARDS

OR PROCEDURES ARE IGNORED.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read this section carefully. Operate the

water pump according to the safety instructions

and recommendations outlined here and inserted

throughout the text. Anyone who uses this water

pump must read the instructions and be familiar with

the controls.

This symbol points out important safety

instructions which if not followed could

endanger your personal safety. Read and

followall instructions inthismanual before

attempting to operate this equipment.

• Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing

away from any moving parts on engine or pump.

• Do not allow children to operate this pump. Do not

allow adults to operate the pump without proper

instruction.

• Do not operate any power equipment under the

inuence of alcohol or drugs.

• Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.

• Engine should be turned o and cool, spark plug

wire must be removed from spark plug before any

repairs are attempted.

• Temperature of muer and nearby areas may

exceed 150° F (65° C). Avoid these areas.

• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an

odorless and deadly gas.

• Use only original equipment parts from Ardisam,

Inc., including all nuts and bolts.

• Never attempt to operate the pump without

priming water.

NOTE: General information is given throughout

the manual that may help the operator in the

operation or service of the machine.

IMPORTANT

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ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide is a deadly, colorless, tasteless,

odorless gas which may be present even if you do

not smell or see engine exhaust. Levels of carbon

monoxide, which can be deadly, can be present for

days in an enclosed area that has poor ventilation.

Any level of carbon monoxide, if inhaled, can cause

headaches, drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, confusion

and eventually death. If you experience any of these

symptoms, seek fresh air and medical attention

immediately.

Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

• Never run engine indoors or in a conned area.

• Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors.

Carbon monoxide can reach dangerous levels very

quickly.

• Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes

may be pulled into a building.

• Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated

area where the exhaust fumes may be trapped and

not easily removed. (Examples include large holes

or areas where hills surround your working area.

• Never run engine in an enclosed or partially

enclosed area. (Examples include: buildings that

are enclosed on one or more sides, under tents, car

ports or basements.

• Always run the engine with the exhaust and muer

pointed away from the operator.

• Never point the exhaust muer towards anyone.

Bystanders should always be many feet away from

the operation of the engine.

Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely

Fuel and fuel vapors are highly ammable. Never use

fuel where a spark or ame may be present. Never use

fuel where a potential source of ignition could occur.

(Examples include: hot water or space heaters, clothes

dryer, electric motors, etc.) Keep ames and sparks

away from engine and fuel to prevent res. Fuel res

spread very quickly and are highly explosive.

Prevention of Gasoline Fires

• Always ll fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area

with the engine stopped.

• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the

engine running. Stop engine and allow to cool

before lling.

• Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area.

• Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine

before starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

• If fuel spillage occurs, wipe away carefully and allow

fuel to dry before starting the engine.

• Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area

before starting engine.

• Test the fuel cap for proper installation before

starting and using engine.

• Always run the engine with fuel cap properly

installed on the engine.

• Never smoke while relling engine fuel tank.

• Prevent re and explosion caused by static

electric discharge. Use only nonmetal, portable

fuel containers approved by the Underwriter’s

Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for

Testing & Materials (ASTM).

• Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors.

Fuel and fuel vapors are highly explosive.

• During storage, screw down gas cap vent screw

tightly.

• Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank.

• Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.

• Always have an adult ll the fuel tank.

• Never allow anyone under the inuence of drugs or

alcohol to ll engine.

• Never allow children to ll the fuel tank.

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BURNS AND FIRES

The muer, muer guard and other parts of the

engine become extremely hot during the operation

of the engine. These parts remain extremely hot after

the engine has stopped.

This engine is designed to operate using a catalytic

converter which contributes to the engine’s

compliance with the EPA.

Prevention of Burns and Fires

• Never remove the muer guard from the engine.

• Never touch the muer guard because it is

extremely hot and will cause severe burns.

• Never touch parts of the engine that become hot

during and after operation.

• Always keep materials and debris away from

muer guard and other hot parts of the engine to

avoid res.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! WHEN WORKING ON OR

REPLACING PARTS FOR THE ENGINE OR PUMP

YOU MUST ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG

WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT

AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.

3. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire

away from the spark plug and any metal parts. This

must always be done or arcing may occur between

spark plug wire and metal parts.

4. Replace or repair the part on the engine or pump.

5. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed

during repair, that they are secure and t correctly.

NOTE: All repair parts must come from the factory.

Never replace parts that are not specically

designed for the pump.

6. Replace spark plug wire

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL

BYPRODUCT OF A FUNCTIONING CATALYTIC

CONVERTER.FOLLOWALLSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

TO PREVENT BURNS AND FIRES.

GAS OIL RATIO

1 gallon 2.5 ounces 50:1

2 gallons 5 ounces 50:1

5 gallons 13 ounces 50:1

CAUTION

DO NOT ALTER/MODIFY ENGINE OR PUMP:

AVOID INJURY! NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY

THE ENGINE FROM THE FACTORY. SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR IF ENGINE IS

MODIFIED OR ALTERED.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR

WATER PUMP UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE

PREVIOUS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. ONCE

COMPLETED, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO

START YOUR PUMP.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! ALWAYS WEAR HEARING

PROTECTION WHILE OPERATING ENGINE.

OPERATION

STEPS FOR WORKING ON ENGINE OR

PUMP

1. Turn o engine switch.

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING

GAS AND OIL

Quality

To operate the engine you must use a high quality

2-cycle oil to ensure that the engine operates

correctly for the life of the engine. Use unleaded

regular, unleaded premium or reformulated

automotive fuel only. It may contain up to 10%

ethanol, 10% gasohol, 15% MTBE, and 15% ETBE. DO

NOT use Methanol or leaded fuels.

Mixture

Run earth auger with a ratio of 50:1. DO NOT use

marine 2-cycle oil. See chart below.

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MIXING FUEL AND FILLING FUEL TANK

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH

FUEL IN THE TANK INDOORS. FUEL AND FUEL

VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! NEVER MIX FUEL AND OIL

DIRECTLY IN ENGINE FUEL TANK. USE ONLY

NONMETAL, PORTABLE FUEL CONTAINERS

A P P R O V E D B Y T H E U N D E R W R I T E R ’S

LABORATORYU.L.ORTHE AMERICANSOCIETY

FOR TESTING & MATERIALS ASTM.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS

HANDLE AND FILL THE ENGINE WITH FUEL.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! ALWAYS HANDLE GAS IN AWELL

VENTILATED AREA, OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM

FLAMES OR SPARKS.

THIS ENGINE USES A GAS/OIL MIXTURE. DO NOT

RUN ON STRAIGHT GAS ONLY, ENGINE DAMAGE

WILL RESULT.

Filling Fuel Tank

1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely

cool before ﬁlling the fuel tank.

2. Move to a well ventilated area or outdoors away

from ﬂames and spark.

3. Clean debris from area around the fuel cap.

4. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Place the cap on a clean,

dry surface.

5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.

6. Do not ﬁll gas tank completely full allowing space

for fuel to expand.

7. Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten.Wipe off

spilled fuel and allow to dry before starting engine.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL

IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW

TO DRY. REMOVE ENGINE FROM AREA TO AVOID

SPARKS.

Fill Port

ASSEMBLY

1. Connect the suction hose to water pump inlet and

the discharge hose to pump outlet using provided

hose clamps.

2. Attach suction screen to inlet hose.

NOTE: 1” suction hose is required.

NORMAL OPERATION

1. Always prime water pump fully with water before

starting engine. Loosen the ller cap and ll the pump

with priming water.

Mixing Fuel

1. Fuel must be mixed in a container outside in a

well-ventilated area.

2. Fill certied fuel container 1/4 full of

recommended fuel.

3. Add recommended amount of 2-cycle oil. DO

NOT use 2-cycle marine oil.

4. Screw on container cap straight and tight.

5. Shake the container to mix fuel and oil.

6. Unscrew cap slowly to vent. Add the remainder of

fuel requirements.

7. Wipe away any spilled fuel or oil and allow to

evaporate before moving or transporting.

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STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE

1. Move engine to a well ventilated area or outdoor

to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

2. Move to an area away from ames or sparks to

avoid ignition of vapors if present.

3. Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and fuel

cap to ensure proper air ow.

4. Turn switch to the ON position.

5. PRIMING:

• When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to return

completely to its original position between pushes.

• Choke must be in the OFF or RUN position when

pushing or using the priming bulb.

First Start: Starting new engine for the rst time or

after running out of gas, prime three times.

Cold Start: Starting engine after it has been sitting or

stored briey with fuel in the tank, prime one time above

55° Fahrenheit or two times below 55° Fahrenheit.

Warm Start: Do not use primer or full choke if engine

did not run out of gas or has not cooled completely.

Flooding will occur.

6. CHOKE:

• Full choke position is dened by moving the

choke lever as far to the ON or CHOKE position as

possible. Half choke is dened when the choke

lever is between ON or CHOKE and OFF or RUN.

First Start & Cold Start: After priming, move choke

lever to full choke.

Warm Start: No choke or half choke is needed.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN

UNANTICIPATED JERKTOWARDS ENGINE. PLEASE

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID INJURY.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER

THE ABOVE OPERATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT

ARDISAM, INC. AT 8003456007.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING

WHILE UNATTENDED. TURN OFF AFTER EVERY

USE.

9. After engine starts running, move choke lever to

HALF CHOKE.

10. Move choke lever to OFF or RUN position and

move throttle to desired speed.

7. Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until

tension increases. Without letting handle retract, pull

rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope return to its

original position very slowly. Repeat this step every

time the starter rope is pulled.

8. Pull recoil until engine res or runs.

NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push

primer one time and pull starter rope again.

DO NOT attempt to start engine in the following

ways:

• DO NOT use starting uid.

• DO NOT spray ammable liquids or vapors into

air cleaner, carburetor or spark plug chamber.

• DO NOT remove spark plug and pull on starter

rope. Flammable fuel can spray out and ignite

from a spark caused by the spark plug.

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CAUTION

TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:

AVOID INJURY! ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF

AND COOL, AND SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE

REMOVEDFROM SPARKPLUGBEFORECHECKING

AND ADJUSTING ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! ENGINE MUST BE SHUTOFF,

COOL, AND SPARK PLUG WIRE REMOVED

BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE CAN

BE DONE.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER

AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150° F 65°

C. AVOID THESE AREAS.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! CHECK PUMP OFTEN FOR

LOOSE NUTS AND BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS

TIGHTENED.

PUMP MAINTENANCE

1. Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.

2. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool

environment. Transferring the unit from a warm to a

cold area can cause build up of harmful condensation.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! NEVER STORE ENGINEWITH FUEL

IN THE TANK INSIDE A BUILDING. POTENTIAL

SPARKS MAY BE PRESENT FOR IGNITION OF FUEL

AND FUEL VAPORS.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS DO

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ON ENGINE AND

ATTACHMENTS.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Please read the maintenance schedule and observe

these recommendations to extend the life of your

engine.

Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical,

and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air

pollution. To help you properly care for your engine,

the following pages include a maintenance schedule,

routine inspection procedures, and simple main-

tenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other

service tasks that are more difficult, or require special

tools, are best handled by professionals and are

normally performed by a technician or other qualified

mechanic.

Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions

control devices and systems may be performed by

any non-road engine repair establishment or individu-

als. However, items must be serviced by an authorized

dealer to obtain "no charge" emissions control service.

The maintenance schedule applies to normal operat-

ing conditions. If you operate your engine under

unusual conditions, such as sustained high-load or

high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet

or dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for

recommendations applicable to your individual needs

and use.

MAINTENANCE ITEM

Every 8

hours

(daily)

Every 20

hours or

seasonally

Each

Year

Clean Engine and

Check Bolts & Nut

X

Air Filter Check X

(See Air Filter sec-

tion)

Clean * X

Replace X X

Spark Plug

(Gap .028”)

Check/

Adjust

X

(SeeSparkPlugsection) Replace X

* Service more frequently under dusty conditions

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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LONG TERM STORAGE

• If your pump will not be used for more than one

month, prepare it for long-term storage.

Steps for Long Term Storage

1. Add fuel stabilizer before storing for long periods

of time.

2. Run engine for 10-15 minutes to ensure that the

stabilizer reaches the carburetor.

3. Remove the remaining fuel from the gas tank into

an approved fuel container.

4. Drain water from pump if storing in temperatures

below freezing.

TRANSPORTING YOUR WATER PUMP

1. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space

or vehicle. Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing

serious injury or death.

2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an

open vehicle in an upright position

3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove gas

into an approved red gasoline container. DO NOT

SIPHON BY MOUTH.

4. Run engine to expand fuel in the carburetor and

fuel tank. Always run engine in a well ventilated area.

5. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine and pump.

Allow to dry.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH,

NEVER SIPHON FUEL BY MOUTH.

CAUTION

AVOID INJURY! NEVER STOREWATER PUMP WITH

FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK INSIDE AN ENCLOSED

AREA OR BUILDING.

5. Store in an upright position.

6. Remove all debris from engine and water pump.

Cooling Fins

• Cooling ns, air inlets and linkages must be free

from any debris before each use.

Air Filters

• Never run engine without air cleaner properly

installed. Added wear and engine failure may occur if

air cleaner is not installed on engine.

• Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours

of operation. Clean more frequently if engine is

operated in extremely dusty conditions.

Steps for Cleaning Air Filters

NEVER TWIST AIR FILTERS WHEN CLEANING.

ALWAYS PRESS.

1. Wash in warm water with mild soap until dirt and debris

are removed. Press lter when washing, do not twist.

2. Rinse in warm water until soap and dirt are

removed.

3. Dry lter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing

lter until dry.

4. Apply oil to the entire lter.

5. Remove excess oil.

6. Attach the lter and lter cover to the engine.

Spark Plug

• Check spark plug every 50 operating hours.

1. Remove dirt and debris around the spark plug

before removing.

2. Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following

have occurred: pitted electrodes, burned electrodes,

cracked porcelain or deposits around the electrodes.

3. Check spark plug for proper gap (.025” to .030”).

4. After analysis of the spark plug, install original or a

new spark plug and tighten securely.

NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

NOTE: CROSS REFERENCE SPARK PLUG IS A

CHAMPION CJ8.

Carburetor

• Never tamper with factory setting of the

carburetor.

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ORDERING REPAIR PARTS

Parts can be obtained from the store where your water

pump was purchased or direct from the factory. To order

from the factory, call or write to:

Please include the following information with your order:

1. Part numbers

2. Part description

3. Quantity

4. Model number and serial number

SERVICE INFORMATION

SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

IN CASE OF A SERVICE PROBLEM, DO NOT SEND

UNITBACKTO RETAILER.CONTACT ARDISAM, INC.

AT 800-345-6007. WE WELCOME YOUR CALL.

Ardisam, Inc.

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Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-2223

Email: [email protected]om

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ARDISAM

.com

At Ardisam, we build quality and durability into

the design of our products. No amount of careful

design by us, and careful maintenance by you, can

guarantee a repair-free life for your water pump. Most

repairs will be minor and easily xed by following

the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this

section. This guide will help you pinpoint the causes

of common problems and identify solutions.

For more complicated repairs, you may want to rely

on your retailer, an authorized mechanic or Ardisam,

Inc. Contact your retailer for a list of authorized

mechanics in your area. A parts catalog is included in

this section.

We will always be glad to answer any questions you

have or help you nd suitable assistance. To order

parts or inquire about warranty, call or write us at the

address found in the next column under the section

"Order Repair Parts."

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible cause Remedy/Action

Engine will not start

Engine runs rough, oods during

operation

Engine is hard to start

Engine misses or lacks power

Engine runs, but has no power

Engine revs too high

Engine runs, but doesn’t pump water

1. Flip switch to on position

2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug

3. Clean or replace spark plug

1. Clean or replace air cleaner

2. Turn o choke

3. Call factory

1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.

Use gas stabilizer at end of season

2. Make sure spark wire is securely

attached to spark plug

3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer,

new gas can

1. Remove and clean

2. Clean or replace

3. Call factory

4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap

1. Turn o choke after engine is running

2. Call factory

3. Call factory

1. Add fuel to tank

1. Prime water pump as directed in

manual

2. Lower suction hose

3. Unclog foreign objects from strainer

4. Replace hoses

1. Power switch o

2. Spark plug wire disconnected

3. Spark plug has no spark

1. Dirty air cleaner

2. Choke partially engaged

3. Carburetor out of adjustment

1. Stale fuel

2. Spark plug wire loose

3. Dirty carburetor

1. Clogged fuel tank

2. Clogged air cleaner

3. Improper carburetor adjustment

4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or

wrong type

1. Choke on

2. Carburetor out of adjustment

3. Worn engine lower seal

1. Low fuel in tank

1. Pump not primed

2. Suction hose elevated too high

3. Strainer clogged

4. Hose(s) damaged

CAUTION

PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST

BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND

SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED

BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR

REPAIR.

SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

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WP4310 WATER PUMP PARTS LIST

MINIMUM ORDER ...........................................................................................................$10.00

ENGINE PARTS

Part # Description Qty.

1021 SWITCH, ROCKER..................................................................1

300429 PLATE, RECOIL........................................................................1

300430 RECOIL ASSEMBLY ...............................................................1

300435 FILTER, AIR...............................................................................1

300438 BOLT W/WASHER, M5 X 25MM........................................2

300439 BOLT W/WASHER, M5 X 18MM..................................... 13

300454 BASE, INTAKE..........................................................................1

300455 PLATE, INTAKE COVER ADAPTER....................................1

300456 BOLT, M5 X 50MM.................................................................2

300457 COVER, AIR FILTER................................................................1

300463 GROMMET, ENGINE SHROUD..........................................1

300467 PIN, LOCATING.......................................................................2

300471 BOLT, M5 X 12MM.................................................................3

300472 COIL, IGNITION......................................................................1

300475 GASKET, MUFFLER ...............................................................1

300476 GASKET, INTAKE ....................................................................2

300477 HEAT DISK................................................................................1

300478 WINDPIPE, INTAKE ...............................................................1

300479 GASKET, CARBURETOR.......................................................1

300480 SPACER, FUEL TANK THREADED .....................................2

300481 ORING......................................................................................1

300482 SHROUD, ENGINE.................................................................1

300483 COVER, ENGINE SHROUD..................................................1

300484 FLYWHEEL, MAGNETO........................................................1

300487 MOUNT RING AND SHROUD ...........................................1

300488 CHOKE NOT SHOWN........................................................1

300491 RECOIL CLUTCH ....................................................................1

300492 NUT, M6 ....................................................................................2

300493 BOLT, STUD M6 X 62MM ....................................................2

300494 GROMMET, FUEL TANK, 2HOLE.....................................1

300497 HOSE, PRIMER LINE 4”.........................................................1

300498 HOSE, PRIMER LINE 9”.........................................................1

3004103 FILTER, FUEL NOT SHOWN.............................................1

3004106 GUARD, FLYWHEEL NOT SHOWN ...............................1

3004109 PRIMER BULB NOT SHOWN...........................................1

3004120 SCREW, CHOKE LEVER NOT SHOWN .........................1

3004122 FUEL TANK...............................................................................1

3004123 CAP, FUEL, MANUAL VENTING ........................................1

3004124 CARBURETOR.........................................................................1

3004126 THROTTLE LEVER ASSEMBLY NOT SHOWN............1

3004127 ENGINE, 2CYCLE 43CC VIPER..........................................1

3004128 LEVER, THROTTLE.................................................................1

3004129 WASHER WITH TAB, THROTTLE LEVER .........................1

3004130 WASHER, FLAT, THROTTLE LEVER ..................................1

3004131 WASHER, NYLON, THROTTLE LEVER .............................1

3004132 SCREW, THROTTLE LEVER .................................................1

4812 COVER, MUFFLER, METAL .................................................1

4813 MUFFLER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER ...............................1

BM6A SPARK PLUG CHAMPION CJ8........................................1

CHASSIS PARTS

Key # Part # Description Qty.

1 42128 BOLT, ENGINE MOUNT...................................... 2

2 42131 BOLT, RUBBER FOOT.......................................... 4

3 42132 WASHER, RUBBER FOOT .................................. 4

4 42127 FOOT, RUBBER ..................................................... 4

5 42129 BASE PLATE, PUMP ............................................ 1

6 42133 NUT, RUBBER FOOT ........................................... 4

7 42118 MOUNT, ENGINE ................................................. 1

8 42141 OUTPUT SHAFT, PUMP..................................... 1

9 42121 BOLT, PUMP ADAPTER PLATE........................ 4

10 42123 BOLT, PUMP COVER PLATE ............................. 7

11 42104 BOLT, HANDLE LONG ........................................ 1

12 42103 HANDLE W/ GRIP................................................ 1

14 42101 MOUNT, ENGINE PUMP.................................... 1

15 42140 BACK COVER, PUMP .......................................... 1

16 42112 BOLT, PUMP HOUSING PLATE........................ 4

17 42126 SEAL, MECHANICAL .......................................... 1

19 42120 GASKET, RUBBER PUMP................................... 1

20 42134 IMPELLER............................................................... 1

21 42122 HOUSING, VOLUTE............................................. 1

22 42142 SEAL, VOLUTE HOUSING ................................. 1

23 42105 NUT, WING HOSE ADAPTER ........................... 2

24 42106 NIPPLE BARBED, 1”............................................. 2

25 42107 SEAL, 1” NIPPLE ................................................... 2

26 42108 BOLT, OUTLET ELBOW ...................................... 2

27 42139 OUTLET ELBOW .................................................. 1

28 42109 CAP, FILL................................................................. 2

29 42110 SEAL, FILL CAP..................................................... 2

30 42114 SEAL, OUTLET ELBOW ...................................... 1

31 42115 BOLT, PUMP HOUSING ..................................... 6

32 42125 GASKET/FLOW STOP, COVER PLATE............ 1

33 42124 PLATE, PUMP COVER......................................... 1

34 42111 HOUSING, PUMP................................................. 1

35 42130 BOLT, ENGINE PUMP MOUNT........................ 2

36 42135 CLAMP, HOSE ....................................................... 3

37 42137 SUCTION SCREEN, COMPLETE...................... 1

39 42102 ADAPTER PLATE, PUMP ................................... 1

40 42116 MOUNT, ENGINE FUEL TANK.......................... 1

41 42117 GRIP, RUBBER FUEL TANK................................ 1

42 42119 SPACER, ENGINE PUMP.................................... 4

 42100 ENGINE ................................................................... 1

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WP4310 Water PumP

Warranty Terms and Conditions

PRODUCT WARRANTY: 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this EARTHQUAKE® WATER PUMP to be free from defects in the

material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one year warranty of this product,

Ardisam will furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. Any unit used

in a commercial application is covered for a period of 90 days after purchase. This warranty applies to the original owner

with a proof of purchase and is not transferable. This guarantee is void unless the warranty card is properly ﬁlled out

and received by Ardisam, Inc., within 30 days of purchase or go to www.GetEarthquake.com for online registration.

For replacement parts, phone 800-345-6007 or go online to www.GetEarthquake.com.

ENGINE WARRANTY: 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company warrants its Viper Engines under a two-year limited warranty to be free from

defects in materials and workmanship for the service life of the product not to exceed twenty four consecutive months from

the date of purchase for consumer applications. As an Ardisam Viper small engine owner, you are responsible for execut-

ing proper maintenance listed in your Operating and Maintenance Instructions. The warranty period begins on the date

of purchase by the ﬁrst retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the period of time stated above.

*These warranties apply only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident,

unauthorized parts, failure to use proper fuel and oil, or if repairs have been performed at non-authorized service centers.

These warranties supersede all other warranties either expressed or implied and all other obligations or liabilities on our

part. Ardisam, does not assume, and does not authorize any other person to assume for us, any liability in connection

with the sale of our products. To be at "No Charge," warranty work must be sent directly to Ardisam, Inc. or one of our

authorized service centers and performed by them. To obtain warranty service and/or replacement instructions, contact

our customer service department at 800-345-6007 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or visit www.ardisam.

com. If you choose to ship your product to Ardisam for warranty repair, you must ﬁrst have prior approval from Ardisam

by calling our customer service department at 800-345-6007 for a return material authorization number (RMA#). Under

these circumstances, all items must be shipped prepaid. Ardisam will at no charge, repair or replace, at their discretion,

any defective part which falls under the conditions stated above. Ardisam retains the right to change models, speciﬁca-

tions and price without notice.

EARTHQUAKE

A Division of Ardisam, Inc.

1160 Eighth Ave; P.O. Box 666

Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-4180

E-mail: inf[email protected]

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Explanation of Emissions Control

Warranty Provisions

Viper Engines are designed, built and equipped to meet all EPA require-

ments. It warrants that it is free from defects in material and workman-

ship that could cause failure to the warranted part; and that it is identical

in all material respects to the engine described in the manufacturer's

application for certiﬁcation. When a warrantable condition exists, Viper

will repair your engine at no cost to you, including parts and labor.

The engine emissions label will indicate certification information. If the

purchaser is in need of a warrantable repair and is not within 100 miles

distance from an Ardisam authorized repair center, Ardisam will pay for

shipping costs to and from an authorized Ardisam repair center.

Listed below are the parts covered by the emissions control systems war-

ranty. Some parts listed below may require scheduled maintenance and are

warranted up to the ﬁrst scheduled replacement point for that part. Coverage

under this warranty includes only the parts listed below (the emission and

evaporation control systems) if so equipped:

• Air Filter Assembly (only to the first scheduled replacement point)

• Fuel Filter (only to the first scheduled replacement point)

• Carburetor

• Fuel Lines, Fuel Line Fittings and Clamps

• Fuel Metering Valve (if equipped)

• Evaporative System (if equipped)

- Canister (if equipped)

- Canister filter (if equipped)

- Vapor hose (if equipped)

- Orifice connector (if equipped)

-Fuel tank

-Fuel cap

-Primer bulb canister (if equipped)

• Spark Plugs

• Magneto Ignition System

• Muffler Assembly

LIMITATIONS

The Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the

following:

a) Repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect,

improper maintenance, repairs improperly performed or replace-

ments not conforming to Ardisam, Inc. speciﬁcations that adversely

affect performance and/or durability and alterations or modiﬁca-

tions not recommended or approved in writing by Ardisam, Inc.

b) Replacement of parts and other services and adjustments

necessary for required maintenance at or after the ﬁrst scheduled

replacement point;

c) Consequential damages such as loss of time, inconvenience, loss

of use of the engine or equipment, etc.

d) Diagnosis and inspection fees that do not result in eligible warranty

service being performed; and

e) Any add-on or modiﬁed part, or malfunction of authorized parts

due to the use of add-on or modiﬁed parts.

These items will be covered for a period of two years from the date

of the original purchase. Viper warrants that: the components are

The warranty on emissions-related parts is as follows:

• Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required

maintenance in the owner's manual supplied, is warranted for the

warranty period stated above. If any such part fails during the period of

warranty coverage, that part will be repaired or replaced at no charge to

the owner. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty will

be warranted for the remaining warranty period.

• Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in

the owner's manual supplied, is warranted for the warranty period.

Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted

for the remaining warranty period.

• Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required

maintenance in the owner's manual supplied, is warranted for the

period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.

If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part will be

repaired or replaced at no charge to the owner. Any such part repaired

or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the

period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.

• Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Re-

sources Board may not be used. The use of any nonexempted add

on or modified parts by the owner will be grounds for disallowing

a warranty claim. The manufacturer will not be liable to warrant

failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a nonexempted add

on or modified part.

designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable

regulations adopted by the EPA; that they are free from defects in

material and workmanship that could cause failure to the engine

or other; and that the components used are identical in all material

respects to the engine described in the manufacturer's application for

certification. The warranty period begins on the date the engine is

originally purchased.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS

The owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of

the engine. Ardisam, Inc. recommends that all receipts and records

covering the performance of regular maintenance be retained in case

questions arise. If the engine is resold during the warranty period,

the maintenance records should be transferred to each subsequent

owner. Ardisam, Inc. reserves the right to deny warranty coverage if

the engine has not been properly maintained; however, Ardisam, Inc.

may not deny warranty repairs solely because of the lack of repair

maintenance or failure to keep maintenance records.

Normal maintenance replacement or repair of emission control devices

and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individu-

als; however, warranty repairs must be performed by an Ardisam

authorized service center. Any replacement parts or service that is

equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non-warranty

maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of

the engine manufacturer.

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NOTES

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Earthquake™, Division of Ardisam, Inc.

1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666

Cumberland, WI 54829

800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223

Email: info@ardisam.com

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