Könner & Söhnen KS 50 User manual

KS 50
KS 80
KS 100
KS 50HP
KS 80TW
Gasoline
motor pump
Please read this manual
before use! Manual
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction 2
2. Complete set 2
3. Product description 3
4. Technical data 3
5. General form and components of gasoline motor pump 4
6. Safety information 5
7. Safety symbols description 6
8. Other symbols description 6
9. Preparing to work 7
10. Startup 12
11. Maintenance operation 13
12. Transportation 17
13. Keeping 17
14. Troubleshooting guide 20
15. Warranty service conditions 21
SYMBOL EXPLANATIONS:
KS Könner & Söhnen production
HP - high pressure high-pressure motor pump
TW - trash water trash water motor pump
50/80/100 diameter of outlet pipe
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying gasoline motor pump Könner & Söhnen. This Operation
Manual contains safety precautions, use description and adjustment of motor
pumps Könner & Söhnen KS 50, KS 80, KS 100, KS 50HP, KS 80TW as well
as maintenance procedures.
The manufacturer can make some changes which can be not represented
in this Operation Manual, that is to say: the manufacturer reserves the right
to change product design, complete equipment and construction. All photos
and gures in this Operation Manual are schematic and can be dierent from
actual product components and captions.
At the end of this Operation Manual you can nd contact information you can use
if there are any problems.
All information in this Operation Manual is up-to-date by the time it was
published.
To ensure equipment integrity and avoid eventual injuiries, please
read this manual before motor pump operation.
Actual list of service centers you can nd on the website of exclusive
representative:
www.ks-power.de
COMPLETE SET
THE DELIVERY PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Motor pump - 1 pc.
Filter - 1 pc.
Hose tting set - 1 pc.
Operation Manual - 1 pc.
Packing - 1 pc.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Motor pump KS 50 KS 80 KS 100 KS 50HP KS 80TW
Engine model KS 170 KS 210 KS 270 KS 210 KS 210
Engine volume,
cm3163 208 270 208 208
Engine power, hp 5,5 7 9 7 7
Fuel tank, l 3,6 3,6 6 3,6 3,6
Oil crankcase
volume, l 0,6 0,6 0,6 0,6 0,6
Noise level (7 m
distance), dB 104 104 104 104 104
Maximal
productivity,
l/min
500 1000 1350 500 950
Nominal speed,
r/min 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600
Maximal height
of lifting, m 27 30 25 70 25
Maximal depth
of suction, m 8 8 8 8 8
Diameter of
inlet pipe, mm 50 80 100 50 80
Diameter of
outlet pipe, mm 50 80 100 38/38/50 80
Weight, kg 24,85 27 43 27 38,3
Protection class IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Motor pumps Könner & Söhnen are constructed using the most modern
technologies with power and reliable materials and engines Könner & Söhnen
of dierent capacity.
Motor pumps Könner & Söhnen are designed for: dewatering of basements,
pools, wells, cellars and ponds; reghting, watering and irrigation, disinfection,
agriculture etc.
We oer four-stroke gasoline motor pumps of main types: pure water motor
pumps (KS 50, KS 80, KS 100); trush water motor pumps (KS 80TW) and high-
pressure motor pumps (KS 50HP).
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1. Starter handle
2. Fuel valve
3. Air throttle
4. Throttle valve
5. Fuel tank cover
6. Oil ller
7. Ignition switch
8. Cover for lling of motor pump with water
9. Air lter
10. Silencer
11. Engine crankcase plug
12. Pump crankcase plug
13. Water pumping port
14. Water outlet port
15. Ination lter
GENERAL FORM AND COMPONENTS OF
GASOLINE MOTOR PUMP
Fig 1
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Following safety requirements are binding in all cases of use of gasoline
motor pump Könner & Söhnen:
- Before the first use please read this Operation Manual and keep it for
future use.
- Please get information about functions and control elements.
- Please learn how you can stop engine and motor pump units during their
operation fast, properly and safely.
- To avoid injuires and damages of motor pump during its operation, please
fulfil directions and recommendations contained in this Operation Manual
when operating device.
- The gasoline motor pump shall be put into operation only by people in
good mental and physical condition.
- Never use motor pump after drinking alcohol or using drugs as well as
medicine which can exert negative influence on the worker reaction.
- The gasoline motor pump Könner & Söhnen is dedicated only for water
pumping.The motor pump cannot be used for purposes other than intended.
Never pump chemical solutions, high-active, combustible, caustic
liquid substances, solvents or gasoline with motor pump!
-The motor pump cannot be operated by users who have not read this Operation
Manual as well as by children.
- Only device user is responsible for accidents, risks to his/ her life and limb,
and to life and limb of other people, damages to his/her property or property
of third parties arising from motor pump operation.
- Third parties, children or animals shall be never situated in close proximity
to the working area of motor pump.
- The motor pump Könner & Söhnen meets all requirements of European
safety standards. Any changes cannot be made to device construction without
permission.
- The engine and outlet pipe shall be always clean. If oil or fuel leaks, clean up
all dirty surfaces immediately.
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OTHER SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION
Oil use
recommendations
Carter volume
Information on
the required
level of oil in the
crankcase
Caution about gasoline
Indicates the noise
level at 7 m.
Marking speed control: MAX - MIN
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SAFETY SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION
a b c d
e f g h
a. Be careful when using the device! Follow
safety rules listed in manual.
b. Use the motor pump only in areas that
are well ventilated, or on open areas. The
exhaust gases contain CO2, which are
dangerous to life.
c. Do not use or store the device in high
humidity.
d. Do not smoke when using the pump!
e. Follow safety precautions to avoid
electric shock.
f. Carefully read the manual before using
the device.
g. Do not touch the pump with dirty hands.
h. Follow re safety rules, do not use open
ames near the pump.
i. Please don’t touch! The muer heats up
when running the pump.
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To start engine, put handle of air damper
into position «CLOSED» ( move according
to direction of arrow)
Fuel valve ( move to position «OPEN» in
the direction of the arrow)
Specication table. For dierent models
this table is dierent. All charachtetistics
are given in the «Specications».
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PREPARING TO WORK
COMMISSIONING
For commissioning:
1. Fill the crankcase with oil (0.6 l)
2. Pour petrol in the tank
3. Remove the air lter cover and ll in the separator air lter with motor oil
(50-100 ml).
4. Before start, the pump must be completely lled with water.
BEFORE OPERATION
- Remove foreign objects from area of motor pump use.
- Tighten all screws, nuts and bolts on the device thoroughly. The motor pump
construction shall be integral and safe.
DURING OPERATION
Keep gasoline motor pump Könner & Söhnen during operation not less than
1 meter apart from buildings and equipment. Ensure that the space near exhaust
system is free, because it is heated strongly during operation and can re some
materials. Do not use motor pump indoor.
Do not keep motor pump with flammable materials. If the motor
pump is used in the specially equipped closed room, pay close
attention to ventilation. Even partial ventilation can be not enough,
because during motor pump operation the air can contain the amount
of exhaust gas which is dangerous to breathing. It is necessary to
provide proper ventilation in order to avoid exhaust gas condensation.
Keep away from hot silencer during device operation and for a while
after engine stopping. Please wait complete engine cooling after
motor pump operation and then make the device ready for keeping.
GASOLINE IS A TOXIC AND FLAMMABLE LIQUID!
- Keep gasoline only in special tanks.
- Spark sources, open re as well as other ignition hazard shall be not situated
in close proximity to the place where gasoline is kept.
- Do not move and transport the device with open fuel tank valve (if any).
The fuel tank shall be empty.
- To empty gasoline tank completely, please start the engine outdoor till fuel
exhaustion.
Fuel pollutes land and groundwater. Do not allow the gasoline leaking from
the fuel tank.
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- Please tank the device only outdoor, far away from ignition or inammation
sources. No smoking during motor pump lling.
- Do not ll fuel tank completely. Please ll tank with fuel 4 cm below the fuel
tube edge so that there is the place for fuel extension.
- Do not open gasoline tank cover and add gasoline during engine operation
or without waiting of its cooling after operation. Please ll tank with fuel before
engine starting.
- If the gasoline overows, clean up a surface covered with gasoline thoroughly
before starting the engine. Do not turn on the heat until gasoline vapor evaporate
completely (cleaned surface shall be dry).
- The fuel tank cover shall be tightly closed.
- Before each use please check fuel tube, gasoline tank and attachment gasoline
tank plug. If any damages or leakages, replace appropriate units.
- If any damages, replace broken protective plates and silencers.
- Do not leave the device indoor with the lled gasoline tank. It can cause
ignition of gasoline vapor with accidential spark or open re.
- Before bringing the device in the closed space for keeping, ensure that the engine
cooled after operation completely.
- During engine operation the motor pump evolves exhaust gases which
are poisonous for human organism. Do not use device in closed or poor-
ventilated areas - it is dangerous for user life and health!
Oil pollutes land and groundwater. Do not allow the oil leaking from the
crankcase. Drain used oil to a tightly closing container. Return used oil into
recycling of wasted oil.
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WATERFLOOD HOSE
When operating the motor pump, please always use special nondeformable
reinforced thick-wall waterood hose. The suction tube shall be corrugated,
because it works in compression. Fix the hose on the port with special xation ring.
WATER OUTLET HOSE
The water outlet hose is kept under the pressure. Please take it into account and
always use ring for its xation. It concerns especially fabric hoses.
Always set pumping lter at the end of hose
before operation.
Remember! To improve eciency of pump operation, please use short
and wide hose for water drag reduction.
Fig 2
ENGINE OIL
Engine oil is the main factor which has an inuence on the engine shelf life and
its operational eciency.
Please check oil level every time before starting the motor pump
engine.
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Waterood hose
FilterFixation ring
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Theengineoilselectiondependsonclimaticzone.Forgeneraluseinmanyclimatic
zonesitisusually recommendedtouseoilSAE10W-30.Othervariousoilsdiering
in viscosity level are shown in the diagram. They can be used if the average
temperature in your zone is within the appropriate range.
To check oil level, please follow this sequence:
- Ensure that the engine is inoperative and cold.
- Open the oil ller cover and wipe dry gage rod.
- Insert gage rod in the ller without its rotating. Check the level.
- If the oil level is low, ll the lubricant neck to the edge.
Please note! The oil designated for 2-stroke engines can damage the
engine of motor pump Könner & Söhnen. Please use only engine oil
for 4-stroke engines. Fig 3
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 0C
5W-30, 10W-30
FILLING AND FUEL UTILIZATION
To check fuel level, please open fuel tank cover. If the fuel level is low, please ll
the tank. Do not ll fuel tank to the top of ller! Leave some space for gasoline
extension.
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Fuel tank cover
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- Gasoline is a ammable and explosive!
- Fill the motor pump only when stopping the engine and in the well-ventilated
room.
- Do not operate motor pump near open re. No smoking during its operation.
- The fuel level shall be lower than fuel tank ller. Do not let overow fuel tank.
Ensure that the tank cover is tightly closed after relling. Be careful of fuel
spillage during relling because spilled gasoline or its vapor catch re easily.
- Do not breathe in gasoline vapor. Do not contact for a long time with gasoline.
- Please use nonleaded gasoline with octane number 92.
- Do not use contaminated or stale gasoline or oil-gasoline mixture.
- Please control that no dust or water get to the fuel tank.
Keep fuel away from children!
AIR FILTER
Remember that contaminated air lter limits air ow to the carburetor which can
cause failure in its operation. Please clean air lter regularly to avoid unstable
operation of carburetor. Please do it as often as possible if the motor pump is
operated under special contaminated conditions.
WATER PUMPING
Before operation the pump shall be lled with water completely.
To avoid motor pump overheating, do not start it without its pre-
lling with water. If motor pump ran dry, stop it immediately and let
it cool before lling with water.
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Cover for lling of motor pump with water
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STARTUP
ENGINE STARTING
- Turn the fuel valve (А) to ON.
- To start cold engine, move the air throttle lever (В) to CLOSE. When the engine
heat up, please turn on the throttle to OPEN.
- Switch the ignition switch (С) to ON.
- Start engine with hand starter (Е).
- Move the throttle valve (D) to the left end position SLOW.
- Set the appropriate turn-over speed of engine by moving throttle valve (D) to
the FAST-direction.
After starting engine please ensure that motor pump supplies water. If it doesn’t
occur, please turn o the engine.
The water lag is permitted if it doesn’t exceed 2,5 minutes. Please turn o the
engine if water supply didn’t start after expected waiting time.
Attention! To avoid starter damage, turn its handle continuosly into
position without leaving it.
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D E
Fig 7 Fig 8 Fig 9
ON CLOSE OFF
ON
OFF OPEN
A B C
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ENGINE STOPPING.
To stop engine safely and properly, please follow this sequence:
- Move the throttle valve (D) to SLOW.
- Switch the ignition switch (С) to OFF.
- Turn the fuel valve (А) to OFF.
For emergency stop of engine switch the ignition switch (С) to OFF. In all
other cases please follow above mentioned sequence.
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SERVICE
To maintain gasoline motor pump Könner & Söhnen in proper operating
condition, carry out routine maintenance service of the device.
Recommendations of motor pump maintenance and inspection in appointed time
intervals are listed in the table below.
Exhaust gases have toxic carbon monoxide. Turn o the engine before
any operations. Before starting engine ensure that the room is well-
ventilated.
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Routine maintenance
service is carried out
in theeachappointed
time interval
Each
start
First
month
or 20
hours
Every 3
months
or 50
hours
Every 6
months
or 100
hours
Once a
year or
300
hours
Engine
oil
Check
V
Replacement
V V
Air lter
Check
V
Cleaning
V (1)
Fuel tank
and lter Cleaning
V
Spark
plug
Gap check
and control
V
Replacement
V
Pump
inlet valve Check
V (2)
Fueltank
andfilter
Check
V
Cleaning
V (2)
Fuelline Check and replacement as necessary. Every 2 years (2)
(1) Served more often under dusty and contaminated conditions
(2) Carried out in authorized service centers
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Open the oil crankcase plug and ller cover and drain oil.
2.Turn back the oil crankcase plug and tighten safely.
3. Fill with recommended oil grade and check the level.
4. Close the ller cover.
Oil crankcase capacity - 0,6 l
The oil is drained fast and completely when the engine
is stopped but heated
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Wash your hands thoroughly with soup and water after each engine
oil replacement. The used engine oil is dangerous to your health and in
case of long contact it can cause skin cancer. The used engine oil can also
harm the environment if it is not subject to utilization in special stations
designated for it. Do not reject and drain oil, instead of this please
transfer it in closed containers to such special stations.
MAINTENANCE OF AIR FILTER
Clean air lter regularly. The contaminated air
lter limits air ow to the carburetor which can
cause failure in its operation. Please clean air
lter extra thorougly and often under specic
operating conditions where there be much mud
and dust.
Never operate engine without air lter. Air lter allows to avoid highspeed wear
of motor pump engine.
1. Unscrew the nut of air lter cover. Open the cover and take out lter element.
2. Wash element in poor soapy solution and wash with warm water. Please dry
lter element completely.
3. Wet the element in pure machine oil and isolate remaining oil by pressing.
If too much oil is left on the element, the smoke will come out of the engine
when starting it for the rst time.
4. Install the element and air lter cover at the engine.
Be careful! The lter element can be cleaned only with soapy water or
non-ammable solvent. The use of gasoline or another inammable
substance can cause ignition or explosion!
Filter cover
Filter element
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ll with
motor oil
(50-100 ml)
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Oil ller cover
Oil crankcase plug
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MAINTENANCE OF SPARK PLUGS
The spark plug shall be free from snu and must always have proper contact gap.
It will enable reliable engine operation. Be careful of hot engine parts, do not
touch them in order not to get burned!
1. Take out the spark plug cover.
2. Clear out the surface round the spark plug.
3. Unscrew the spark plug. Use a wrench from supplied instrument kit.
4. Check the spark plug for damages. If the insulator is damaged or cracked,
please replace spark plug. If no damages, clean spark plug with wire brush
before reuse.
5. Measure the contact gap value using sample.The gap shall be equal 0,70-0,80
mm. Set the gap, if necessary, by curving electrode carefully.
6. The compression washer of spark plug shall be in good condition. If yes, the
spark plug can be screwed in by hand to avoid thread damages. Tighten with
wrench to press the compression washer. When installing new spark plug, please
tighten it 1/4 turn.Tighten the reused spark plug 1/2-1/4 turn.
Please attend! The spark plug shall be tightened safely. The
undertightened spark plug can overheat and become so hot that it
can damage the engine. Please pay attention to temperature limits of
spark plugs. Do not use spark plugs which temperature limits are not
right for your device.
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0,7-0,8 mm
Spark plug
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TRANSPORTATION
Before moving or transporting the motor pump ensure that ignition switch
ON/OFF and fuel valve are set at OFF. Set motor pump level in order not to spill
the fuel. Gasoline vapor or spilled gasoline are inammable and explosive!
For easy motor pump transportation use packaging, which pump was sold in.
Secure the box with the pump to avoid tipping ir on the side of the carriage. Before
moving the pump drain the fuel.
To move the motor pump from one place to another lift it by holding the frame. Be
careful - the pump are heavy. Be careful, do not expose your feet under the frame.
The contact with exhaust system details or touch
to the hot engine can cause bad burn or ignition. Before moving,
transporting or keeping the motor pump let its engine cool.
A
ON
OFF
B
C
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KEEPING
Storage room has to be dry and free from dust deposits. Storage room also has
to be locked away from children and animals. It is recommended to store and use
the motor pump at temperature of -20 to +40oС. Avoid direct sunlight, rain on the
pump.
1. Wash pump before stopping. Drain the remaining water.
2. Close the fuel valve (В). Let the engine to elaborate gasoline from carburetor.
Wait until engine stops itself. Or release the screw (C), drain gasoline to the
appropriate container.
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1.The gasoline is under certain conditions extremely inammable and explosive.
All operations shall be carried out after turning o the engine and in the well-
ventilated room.
2. Do not smoke and use open re in the service activity room.
3. Replace engine oil.
4. Unscrew the spark plug and ll the cylinder with 1 tablespoon of engine
oil. Turn over the starter slowly for equal oil distribution in the cylinder. Screw
the spark plug into position.
5. Pull the starter handle slowly and continuously till you feel resistance. At this
point the piston will get to the upper extremity of compression stroke, whereby
in- and outlet valves will close. Keep the engine in this position to protect it from
internal corrosion.
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Warning! Motor pump is to remain ready for operation at all times.
The refore in case of device malfunctions, they are to be repaired
before dismounting the pump for storage.
BEFORE LONG-TERM PUMP IDLE TIME – PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
- Motor pump and engine external parts (especially the cooling radiators) are to be
thoroughly cleaned.
- Carburetor oat chamber screw has to be removed and the chamber – drained.
- Remove the spark plug.
- Oil drain screw is to be removed and the oil – drained.
- Pour one teaspoon of motor oil to the cylinder (5-10 ml). After that – pull the starter
cord for a few times, to let the oil equally distribute on the cylinder walls.
- Install the spark plug.
- Pull the starter handle until you feel the resistance. to let the piston relocate to the
upper pressure tact point.
- Smoothly release the starter handle.
Before long-term storage of the motor pump during the engine work
close the fuel valve and let the engine to elaborate gasoline from
carburetor. Wait until engine stops itself.
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Before the rst start-up after long-term keeping carry out service activities using
the table below:
SHELF LIFE RECOMMENDED SERVICE ACTIVITIES
(to make rst start-up easier)
Less than 1 month Not necessary
From 1 to 2 months Drain a oat of carburetor and
preliminary fuel lter. Fill the tank
with new fuel completely.
More than one year Drain a oat of carburetor and
preliminary fuel lter. Fill the tank
with new fuel completely. Unscrew the
spark plug und ll the cylinder with 1
tablespoon of engine oil.Turn over the
starter slowly, then screw the spark
plug into position. Replace oil after
conservation.
Please carry out only maintenance operations described in this Operation Manual.
As regards other operations, please call authorized service centers.
The complete list of authorized service centers you can nd on our ocial website
www.ks-power.de
It is recommended to use only originale spare parts.
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