Waterous Floto-Pump Installation guide

FLOTO-PUMP
®
Operation and Maintenance
Form Number: F-2856 Issue Date: Sept 26, 2018
Revision Date: Mar 25, 2019
Waterous Company • 125 Hardman Avenue South • South Saint Paul, MN 55075 • [phone]
www.waterousco.com

Table of Contents
Safety 3
Safety Precautions 3
Safety and Instructional Decals 5
Carbon Monoxide Warning 5
Hot Surface Warning 5
Sound Level Warning 5
Introduction 6
Using this Document 6
Viewing the Document Electronically 6
Printing the Document 6
Locating the Serial Number 6
Product Overview 7
System Overview 7
Top Side Components 8
Engine Components 10
Bottom Side Components 12
Operation 14
Initial Operation 14
Preparing for the Operation 14
Operating Tips 14
Fueling the Pump 15
Connecting a Hose to the Pump 16
Starting and Stopping the Pump 17
Operating the Pump 18
Maintenance 19
Adjusting the Carburetor 19
Adjusting the Throttle Float 20
Preparing the FLOTO-PUMP for Short Term Storage 21
Preparing the FLOTO-PUMP for Long Term Storage 22
Service Parts 24
Engine, Replacement Assemblies, and Repair Kits 24
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Float and Fuel System Components—Standard FLOTO-PUMP 26
Exhaust and Air System Components—Standard FLOTO-PUMP 28
Pump and Impeller Components—Standard FLOTO-PUMP 30
Float and Fuel System Components—High Pressure FLOTO-PUMP 32
Exhaust and Air System Components—High Pressure FLOTO-PUMP 34
Pump and Impeller Components—High Pressure FLOTO-PUMP 36
Troubleshooting 38
Troubleshooting 38
Warranty 40

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       
Safety Precautions
• Read and understand all the associated documentation before you operate
the equipment.
• Read and understand all the notices and safety precautions.
• Be aware that these instructions are only guidelines and are not meant to be

operating, or maintaining the equipment.
• Do not install the equipment if you are not familiar with the tools and skills
needed to safely perform the required procedures—proper installation is the
responsibility of the purchaser.
• Do not operate the equipment when safety guards are removed.
• Do not modify the equipment.
• Regularly check for leaks, worn, or deteriorated parts.
•
•Keep clear of moving
parts when the equipment
is operating.
Rotating parts can cause
severe injury or death.
Moving Parts
Do not touch the surface
during operation––allow
it to cool after operating.
Hot surface can burn you.
Hot Surface
•
•
Do not operate if the water
temperature exceeds
160ºF (71ºC).
Hot liquid can scald you.
Hot Liquid
•
•

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       
Safety Precautions
Never operate the engine
in an enclosed space.
Carbon monoxide gas will
kill you.
Carbon Monoxide
•
•
NOTICE
Before Operation
• Read and understand all
the instructions provided.
• Check all fluid levels
and replenish if necessary.
• Remove the all shipping
plugs and install the
operation plugs or caps.
NOTICE
Modifying the equipment
can damage components
and void your warranty.
•
Do not modify the system
or any of its components.
•
Modification
CAUTION
High sound levels will
cause hearing loss.
•
Wear hearing protection
when operating this
equipment.
•
Hearing Loss

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       
Safety and Instructional Decals
Locate and review the condition of the safety decals. Replace any decals that are damaged or missing.
Carbon Monoxide Warning
Hot Surface Warning
Sound Level Warning

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       
Use this document to install and operate your Waterous equipment. Understand
the following conditions before continuing with the document:
• The instructions may refer to options or equipment that you may not have
purchased with your system.
• The illustrations in this document are intended to convey concepts. Do not
use the illustrations to determine physical attributes, placement, or
proportion.
• The equipment described in this document is intended to be operated by a
person or persons with the basic knowledge of operating similar equipment.
This document is divided into the following sections:

This section describes general precautions and alert symbols that are in this
document.

This section is an overview of the document.

This section describes the components that make-up the system.

This section describes the equipment operation.

This section describes the equipment maintenance.

This section describes the equipment service parts.

This section describes troubleshoot the equipment.

This section describes the equipment warranty.
Using this Document
Use the guidelines below when viewing this document.
Viewing the Document Electronically
• View this document in landscape orientation.
• Use the table of contents to navigate directly to that section.
• Text with this appearance is linked to a reference.
Printing the Document
• The document is viewed the best when printed in color.
• The print on both sides and  features can provide the
best results.
• Use a 3-ring binder to store the document.
Locating the Serial Number
Locate and record the model and serial number of the equipment in your
application. Have this information available when you call Waterous.
Model number- Date-

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       
System Overview
The FLOTO-PUMP
®system allows you to pump from open bodies of water like ponds, lakes, or swimming pools. The system is available with a variety of hose
connections. The pump is also available as a normal and high pressure system.

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       
Top Side Components
7
3
4
5
6
1 2
8

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       
Top Side Components
Feature Description
1On/off switch This enables the pump to start and stops the pump when operating.
2Handle This is used to transport the pump.
3 Pull handle This starts the engine.
4 Fuel cap with vent This seals the fuel tank and has a vent that is closed for transportation and opened for operation.
5Fuel tank This contains the fuel.
6Pump discharge This is where the hose connects to the pump.
7Handle This is used to transport the pump.
8Float This provides buoyancy for the pump.

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       
Engine Components
1
2
3
4

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       
Engine Components
Feature Description
1 Air intake This manages the air intake.
2 This manages the engine sound levels.
3Throttle assemble This manages the fuel delivered to the engine.
4 This manages the fuel supply to the engine.

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       
Bottom Side Components
1 2

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       
Bottom Side Components
Feature Description
1Pump discharge This is where the pump discharges water.
2Intake screen This screens the water before entering the pump.

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       
Initial Operation
This equipment is intended to be operated by a person or persons with the
basic knowledge of operating similar equipment. Contact Waterous with
questions about operating the equipment. Operation may require the following
abilities:
• Mixing gasoline and oil.
• Carburetor adjustment.
• Basic small engine operation.
• Basic small engine maintenance.
Preparing for the Operation
Read and understand all the installation instructions before operating the
equipment.
NOTICE
Before Operation
• Read and understand all
the instructions provided.
• Check all fluid levels
and replenish if necessary.
• Remove the all shipping
plugs and install the
operation plugs or caps.
Operating Tips
Use the following guidelines when operating the FLOTO-PUMP:
• Never operate the pump in an enclosed space. Always operate the pump in
an open or well ventilated space.
Never operate the engine
in an enclosed space.
Carbon monoxide gas will
kill you.
Carbon Monoxide
•
•
• Never touch the engine or fuel the pump when the engine is hot. Always allow
the engine to cool before touching the engine or fueling.
Do not touch the surface
during operation––allow
it to cool after operating.
Hot surface can burn you.
Hot Surface
•
•

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       
Fueling the Pump
2
3
1
4
Use the illustrations and instructions to fuel the
Floto pump. Locally source 2-cycle engine oil
(National Marine Manufacturers Association
TC-W3®) and gasoline.
Note:

1 Prepare a fuel container to mix the gasoline
and oil before transferring it to the fuel tank.
2 Add oil to the container to make a 24:1
gasoline to oil mixture. Refer to the following:
Gasoline Oil Gasoline Oil
1 US gallon  1 L 42 ml
3 US gallons  10 L 417 ml
5 US gallons  20 L 833 ml
3 Add enough gasoline to the container to make
a 24:1 mixture.
4 Remove the fuel cap and pour mixture into the
fuel tank. Install the fuel cap after fueling.
Note:


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       
Connecting a Hose to the Pump
1
2
Use the illustrations and instructions to connect the
hose to the pump.
1 Use the provided spanner wrench to secure
the hose to the pump discharge.
2 Straighten the hose before starting the pump.

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       
Starting and Stopping the Pump
1
2
5
3
5
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Use the illustrations and instructions to start and
run the FLOTO-PUMP. Before you start the engine

yourself with the pull distance and the force
required to start a high compression engine.
1 Open the fuel vent.
2 Rotate the choke lever to close the choke.
3 Toggle the  switch to the On position.
4 Grasp the start handle and pull it to start the
engine. Open the choke once the engine is
stable.
Note:



5 Once you complete the operation, toggle the
 switch to the  position, close the
fuel vent, and remove the Floto from the water
using the provided handles .
CAUTION
High sound levels will
cause hearing loss.
•
Wear hearing protection
when operating this
equipment.
•
Hearing Loss
Always wear hearing protection when operating the
pump.

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       
Operating the Pump
1
2
Use the illustrations and instructions as best
practices when operating the FLOTO-PUMP.
1 Do not operate the pump in water depth of 6
inches (150 mm) or less. Do not operate the
pump in a body of water that will deplete to
less than 6 inches (150 mm) of water during
operation.
•
•Keep clear of moving
parts when the equipment
is operating.
Rotating parts can cause
severe injury or death.
Moving Parts
Always keep clear of the pump intake when
operating the pump.
2 When operating in windy conditions, it may be

pump position.

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       
Adjusting the Carburetor
1
5
2
6
4
3
Use the illustrations and instructions to adjust the
low and high speed idle. This adjustment can be
performed with the pump out of the water, but may

1 Locate the carburetor needle screws and turn
them clockwise to close them.
2 Turn each needle 1 turn counterclockwise.
3
manually to manage the engine operation.
4 With the engine at idle, adjust the low speed
idle screw until you achieve the desired
performance.
5
engine speed. Adjust the high speed idle
screw until you achieve the desired
performance.
Note:

6 Use the idle screw to adjust the idle speed.

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       
Adjusting the Throttle Float
2
1
Use the illustrations and instructions to adjust the

1 Locate and loosen the hardware securing the

2
the intake screen, then raise it 1/8 inch (3
mm). Use the hardware to secure the position.
NOTICE
Modifying the equipment
can damage components
and void your warranty.
•
Do not modify the system
or any of its components.
•
Modification
Do not modify components that govern the engine
speed. Doing so can damage the equipment and
will void your warranty.