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Owner's Manual
Instructions for Assembly, Testing, Operation, Servicing, and Storage
Water Pump: Outdoor agricultural product used for general
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 use 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 pumping non-flammable liquids such as water.
Solids capacity will depend on model.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders
Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810
®
purpose water pumping, field irrigation and trash
applications.**
WARNING
M109163B
109163, 109173, 109183
ITEM NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER: _______________
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Summary of Contents for NorthStar M109163B
- Page 1 ** This water pump is recommended for use in pumping non-flammable liquids such as water. Solids capacity will depend on model. Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810...
- Page 2 Hazard Signal Word Definitions...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About Your Water Pump ......................4 Summary of Important Safety Information ................5 During Assembly During Operation During Storage / Troubleshooting Warning Label Locations......................6 Unpacking ..............................Assembly .................................. Machine Components ........................9 Operation Operation - Preparing the Water Pump for Each Use Step One: Inspect/Repair ....................... -
Page 4: About Your Water Pump
Follow all safety precautions presented throughout this manual. A summary of important safety information can be found at the beginning of the manual Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810 for any questions about the appropriate use of this water pump and/or optional accessories. -
Page 5: Summary Of Important Safety Information
Summary of Important Safety Information 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. -
Page 6: During Storage / Troubleshooting
Summary of Important Safety Information • Other exhaust dangers. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust. ------------------------------------- AFTER OPERATION ------------------------------ •... -
Page 7: Warning Label Locations
Warning Label Location Call North Star Product Support at 1-800-270-0810 to order new labels. Order Part No. 785261 – Warning, priming port plug 782641 - Warning decal 781120 - Pump decal... -
Page 8: Unpacking
If you have damaged components: Contact the freight company that delivered the unit and file a claim. • If you have missing components: Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810. The following items are found in the manual bag. #82076 ¼” x 1 ¾” BOLT... -
Page 9: Assembly
Assembly Attach rubber feet to the base. 1. Using a 3/8” and 7/16” socket, attach the rubber feet to the base with the bolt and nut. Base Base Rubber Foot Bolt... -
Page 10: Machine Components
Machine Components Prime Port: Fill the priming port to prime the pump. Discharge Fitting: Connect the discharge hose to the discharge fitting. Suction Fitting: Connect the suction hose to the suction fitting. Drain Port: Drain the liquid in the pump through the drain port. Pump: The pump moves the liquid. -
Page 11: Operation - Preparing The Water Pump For Each Use
Inspect and test the water pump thoroughly a. Inspect fittings for cracks and leaks. Replace all damaged fittings with original NorthStar parts. b. Check to be sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are tight. c. Check oil level in engine. See engine owner’s manual. -
Page 12: Step Two: Fueling
Operation – Preparing the Water Pump for Each Use Step Two: Fueling WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. 1. Engine off / cool The engine must be off and allowed to cool at least two minutes before adding fuel. -
Page 13: Step Three: Attach A Suction Strainer
Operation – Preparing the Water Pump for Each Use Step Three: Attach a suction strainer WARNING This pump is design to pump water only. Never use the water pump to pump flammable liquids. 1. Attach suction A suction strainer should be attached to the suction hose. A suction strainer has strainer holes or slots small enough to prevent large debris from working through and damaging the pump. -
Page 14: Operation - Using The Water Pump
Operation – Using the Water Pump Operate the water pump WARNING Do not run the water pump unattended. 1. Review safety Review the “Operation – Important Safety Information” provided in this manual. information 2. Priming Using the priming port on the top of the pump, completely fill the pump chamber with water before starting the engine. -
Page 15: Storage
Storage Prepare the water pump for end-of-season storage by running clean water through the system. This will flush out any contaminants and clean the water pump internals. After the water pump has been flushed with clean water, completely drain the water pump of all water to protect from freezing. WARNING Gasoline vapors can ignite and cause a fire. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting WARNING Before troubleshooting or attempting to service, read the following safety rules. Before attempting to service the water pump: 1. Review Review the Troubleshooting Table below for the type of problem you are troubleshooting experiencing. However, DO NOT attempt to repair until the steps listed below are table followed. -
Page 17: Specifications
The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in design and/or changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810... - Page 18 109163/109173/109183 Exploded View – Rev. A Item Part # Description Model Qty. 60590 GX160 Honda Engine 109163, 109173 39115 GX270 Honda Engine 109183 780969 2” Semi-Trash Pump 109163 780970 3” Semi-Trash Pump 109173 782559 4” Semi-Trash Pump 109183 782529 109163, 109173 Frame 782539 109183...
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Page 19: 780969 Pump Exploded View
780969 Pump Exploded View Fig03023 Item Description Part # Qty. Item Description Part # Qty. Pump Cover 781234 Plug O-ring 781246 Large O-ring 781235 Drain/Prime Plug 781247 Sealing Washer 781236 Outlet Flange 782566 Mount Bolt 781237 Inlet Flange 782565 Mechanical Seal 781238 Inlet Check Valve 781250... -
Page 20: 780970 Pump Exploded View
780970 Pump Exploded View Fig03023 Item Description Part # Qty. Item Description Part # Qty. Pump Cover 781257 Plug O-ring 781267 Large O-ring 781258 Drain/Prime Plug 781268 Sealing Washer 781259 Outlet Flange 782568 Mount Bolt 781260 Inlet Flange 782567 Mechanical Seal 781261 Inlet Check Valve 781271... -
Page 21: 782559 Pump Exploded View
782559 Pump Exploded View Item Description Part # Qty. Item Description Part # Qty. Pump Cover 782652 Plug O-ring & 782857 Large O-ring 782653 Drain/Prime Plug Kit Sealing Washer 782654 Outlet Flange 782666 Mount Bolt 782655 Inlet Flange 782667 Mechanical Seal 782656 Inlet Check Valve 782668... - Page 22 This page has intentionally been left blank...
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Page 23: Limited Warranty
This warranty does not cover any personal injury or damage to surrounding property caused by failure of any part. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied and NorthStar assumes no other responsibility or liability outside that expressed within this warranty. - Page 24 ® Manufactured by Northern Tool + Equipment Co., 2800 SouthCross Drive West P.O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN 55337-0499...