[. . . ] Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations. WARNING Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the machine. [. . . ] Water inside casing freezes at below 0C (32F) in winter and there by pump may possibly break. (Refer to instruction manual of engine) Sticking of impeller (Disassemble & clean) Pumping volume is small. Entrance of air at suction side (Check piping at suction side) Drop of engine output (Repair) Breakage of mechanical seal (Replace mechanical seal) High suction lift (Lower) Thin or long or kink of hose (Thicken or shorten or straighten) Leak of water from water passage (Stop leak) Clogging of foreign substance in impeller (Disassemble & clean) Wear of impeller (Replace impeller) Pump does not self-prime. Remove spark plug, and with its metal part touching the cylinderhead, try to Do sparks fly in spark plug?If still no spark flies, have a qualified service shop check the engine. If compression is low, check the tightness of the spark plugs and other members, and tighten all loose members. If compression is still low, have a qualified service shop check the engine. Set combination control lever to ?CHOKE?, pull the starter handle several times and remove spark plug. If the end of the spark plug is wet with fuel, Is fuel sucked into the cylinder?If fuel is not sucked properly, check the carburetor entry and fuel strainer entry for possible blockage. [. . . ] Keep the engine at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings or other structures. Keep the engine away from flammables and other hazardous materials (trash, rags, lubricants, explosiver). [. . . ]