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Fresno City Fire Department
300 Training and Equipment Manual
SECTION 303.007a HONDA WH20XT PORTABLE WATER PUMP
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to outline the care and use of the Honda WH20XT
Portable Water Pump.
APPLICATION
The Honda Portable Water Pump is carried on OES 5113 and used to fill or supply
various Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) apparatus.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is worn when operating the Honda
Portable Water Pump.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
Before and After Use Checks:
1. Check fuel level.
2. Check the oil level before starting.
3. To check and clean the air filter:
a. Wash in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow to dry thoroughly.
b. Dip the air filter in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all excess
oil.
c. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body and cover using a moist rag.
Be careful to prevent direct from entering the carburetor.
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Starting the Engine:
Before the pump is started, it must be primed. To prime the pump, water must be
poured into the priming water filler, or the priming foot strainer used to prime the pump.
(Figure A)
1. Ensure the fuel valve lever is in the ON position.
(Figure B)
2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED position.
a. The engine does not need to choke if it is warm.
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(Figures C)
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(Figure D)
4. Pull the starter cord.
(Figure E)
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5. Open the choke.
6. After starting the engine, move the throttle lever to the FAST position for
self-priming and check to see if water is flowing. Once a prime is
established, adjust the throttle as necessary.
Stopping the Engine:
1. Move the throttle to the slow position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
INFORMATION
The WH20XT is lightweight, compact, and easy to use. The portable pump is a
general purpose centrifugal self-priming pump capable of pumping 119 gallons a
minute maximum capacity.
(Figure F)
The pump has two sections of 1-1/2-inch hard suction with a foot valve strainer and
floating strainer and two 1-1/2-inch NPSH female to NH male thread adapters.
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Fuel Type Gasoline Only
Fuel Capacity .82 Gallon
Engine Oil SAE 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity 19 Fluid Ounces
Maximum Discharge
Capacity
119 GPM @ Zero Total
Head Pressure
Total Head Pressure is
Distance from Water
Surface Level to
Discharge Level
Honda Portable Pump WH20XT Manual
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
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