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Current Revision Date: 8/16/2023 Section 303.007
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Fresno City Fire Department
300 Training and Equipment Manual
SECTION 303.007 HONDA WX15 PORTABLE WATER PUMP
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to outline the care and use of the Honda Portable Water
Pump WX15.
APPLICATION
The Honda Portable Water Pump is 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. The pump has an oil alert system
that automatically stops the engine before the oil level falls below the
safe limit.
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.
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c. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body and cover using a moist rag.
Be careful to prevent direct from entering the carburetor.
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.
(Figure A)
1. Ensure the fuel valve lever is in the ON position.
(Figure B)
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2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED position.
a. The engine does not need to be choked if it is warm.
(Figures C)
3. Advance the throttle halfway.
(Figure D)
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
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(Figure E)
5. Pull the starter cord.
6. Open the choke.
7. 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 WX15 is lightweight, compact, and easy to use. The portable pump is a general
purpose centrifugal self-priming pump capable of pumping 63.4 gallons a minute
maximum capacity.
The pump has an 8-foot section of 1-1/2-inch hard suction with a foot valve strainer
and two 1-1/2-inch NPSH female to NH male thread adapters.
Fuel Type Unleashed Gasoline Only
Fuel Capacity .32 Gallon
Engine Oil Type SAE 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity 0.26 Quart/8.46 Fluid
Ounces
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Maintenance Before/After Each Use Check Oil, Air Filter, Bolts
And Nuts
Maximum Discharge
Capacity
63 GPM @ Zero Total
Head Pressure
Total Head Pressure is
Distance from Water Surface
Level to Discharge Level
Oil Alert System:
The oil alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient
amount of oil in the crankcase. Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a
safe limit, the oil alert system automatically stops the engine (the ignition switch
remains in the on position).
If the engine stops and does not restart check the oil level before troubleshooting in
other areas.
For more information, access the following links:
Honda Portable Water Pump Operators Manual WX15
DEFINITIONS
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