Powerhorse 109270 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Instructions for Assembly, Testing, Operation, Servicing, and Storage
Water Pump: Outdoor agricultural product used for general
purpose water pumping, field irrigation and trash
applications.**
WARNING
READ and UNDERSTAND the Owner’s Manual completely before using this water pump. Assemble,
test, and use only in accordance with the Owner’s Manual instructions.
WEAR personal protective gear when filling, using, cleaning, and servicing the water pump.
DO NOT START water pump until ready to spray in order to avoid unintentional spray release.
Improper use of the water pump could result in serious injury or illness to the operator or nearby
persons/animals, or could cause damage to the environment.
** This water pump is recommended for use in spraying non-flammable liquids such as water.
Solids capacity will depend on model.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders
Call Powerhorse Product Support 1-866-443-2576
ITEM NUMBER: 109270, 109280, 109290
SERIAL NUMBER: _______________
MWPG

Hazard Signal Word Definitions
2

Table of Contents
3
About Your Water Pump ............................................................................................................ 4
Summary of Important Safety Information................................................................................5
During Assembly
During Operation
During Storage / Troubleshooting
Warning Label Locations..............................................................................................................6
Unpacking..................................................................................................................................................7
Assembly.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Machine Components....................................................................................................................9
Operation
Operation - Preparing the Water Pump for Each Use
Step One: Inspect/Repair...................................................................................................................10
Step Two: Fueling.........................................................................................................................................11
Step Three: Attach a suction strainer .........................................................................................................12
Step Four: Place the water pump................................................................................................................12
Operation - Using the Water Pump.................................................................................................13
Storage ..........................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................15
Specifications................................................................................................................................16
Water Pump Exploded View.......................................................................................................19
109270 Pump Exploded View .....................................................................................................20
109280 Pump Exploded View .....................................................................................................21
109290 Pump Exploded View .....................................................................................................22
Engine Exploded View.................................................................................................................23
Engine Operation.........................................................................................................................26
Engine Maintenance ....................................................................................................................35
Engine Specs.................................................................................................................................41
Engine Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................41
Limited Warranty........................................................................................................................46

About Your Water Pump
4
Thank you for purchasing your Powerhorse water pump!
About Your Water Pump
This water pump is a machine designed for outdoor, agricultural, general purpose water
pumping, field irrigation and trash pumping applications.
This water pump is capable of handling suspended soft solids, up to a capacity determined by the
model.
Up to 5/8” solids (Model #109270).
Up to 5/8” solids (Model #109280).
Up to 1-1/8” solids (Model #109290).
This water pump has an optional wheel kit (Part #109292), which includes:
Axles
Wheels
Handle and Handle Mount
The technical specifications for your water pump are provided in the “Specifications” section of
this manual.
Follow all safety precautions presented throughout this manual. A summary of important safety
information can be found at the end of the manual.
Contact Powerhorse Product Support at 1-866-443-2576 for any questions
about the appropriate use of this water pump and/or optional accessories.
Warranty Registration:
Please fill in the warranty registration information and have it on hand when you call in on a
warranty claim.
Attention: All Rental Companies and Private Owners who
loan this equipment to others!
All persons to whom you rent/loan this water pump must have access to and read this manual.
Keep this owner’s manual with the water pump at all times and advise all persons who will
operate the machine to read it. You must also provide personal instruction on how to safely
operate the water pump and be available to answer any questions a renter/borrower might have.

Summary of Important Safety Information
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WARNING
Read and understand this owner’s manual completely before using the water pump.
Improper use of the water pump could result in serious injury or illness for the operator
or nearby persons/animals, or cause damage to the environment.
LISTED BELOW is a summary of safety information of particular importance. See individual
sections of this owner’s manual for more details.
-------------------------------------- DURING ASSEMBLY -------------------------------
CHECK and TEST completed assembly as directed in this manual. Serious injury could result from water
leaks if water pump is improperly assembled.
DO NOT MODIFY water pump design.
------------------------------------- DURING OPERATION ------------------------------
INSPECT and PREPARE water pump before each use as directed in this manual.
DO NOT USE flammable or corrosive chemicals in the water pump.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS for SAFELY FUELING the engine. Gasoline is flammable and can explode.
Always use caution when handling gasoline.
DO NOT START water pump until ready to spray in order to avoid unintentional release.
SEE Troubleshooting section of this manual before attempting any repairs. Wear personal protective
equipment and follow safety instructions.
------------------- DURING STORAGE / TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------
PREPARE THE WATER PUMP FOR STORAGE according to the instructions in this manual.
SELECT a well-ventilated STORAGE AREA away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks. Gasoline
vapors can ignite and cause a fire.
READ and FOLLOW the safety rules for troubleshooting / servicing the water pump to avoid accidental
exposure to chemical and risk of electric shock.