Otterbine Bunker-Pumper Purely Beautiful Waterways Owner’s Manual

Otterbine Bunker-Pumper Purely Beautiful Waterways

INTRODUCTION

• CONGRATULATIONS! You have just purchased the best pump on the market.
• At Otterbine®/Barebo, Inc. we are committed to quality products and service.
• If you have any problems or questions regarding your new pump, please contact your qualified Otterbine distributor or call us at 610-965-6018.
• Your new pump is a rugged well-tested tool, but it requires some routine care and maintenance.
• Please read this manual before operation.

WARRANTY

• The Otterbine® pump is covered by a one-year limited warranty.
• The engine is warranted by Briggs & Stratton. Both warranties are enclosed, see inside and outside back cover.
• The enclosed warranty card must be filled out and returned for your warranty to be valid.
• NOTE: Bunker Pumper 3 is shipped with transport bolts (2 total) to secure the pump to the float.
• To detach the pump from the float remove these bolts. Use the flexible draw latches to hold the pump to the float when in operation.

APPLICATIONS

The Otterbine® pump is used by

• Golf Courses
• Construction Firms
• Landscaping Firms
• Airports
• Marinas
• Homeowners
• US Forest Service
• Fish Farmers
• Firefighters

Otterbine pumps work in many applications such as:

• water removal & transfer (e.g. emptying swimming pools and sand traps)
• emergency aeration
• irrigation cleaning
• disaster relief
• firefighting — on-site & water refilling

Pump Operation

1. Important: Fill the crankcase with oil (There is no oil in the crankcase when you receive the pump). Approx. 22 ounces / 0.65 liters (Figure 1)
   • Summer: use SAE 30 Oil.
   • Winter (under 40oF or 4oC): use SAE 5W-20 Oil.
2. Fill gas tank. Briggs & Stratton recommends using lead-free gasoline (minimum of 85 octane). Allow 1/4″ or 5 mm of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 1).
3. To Start Engine
   • A. Open the fuel valve. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the “ON” position. It is located underneath the gas tank.
   • B. Move the choke to the “CLOSE” position. The choke lever is white and located below the carburetor (Figure 1) Move the lever to the left.
   • C. Move the throttle to the “FAST” position. The throttle is located (Figure 1) above the choke lever and has a red cover on it. Move the lever to the full left position.
   • D. Grasp the rope handle (Figure 1) and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull the cord rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback, and start the engine. Repeat if necessary with the choke open.
   • E. When the engine starts, move the choke to the mid position and then, to the full right “OPEN” position when warm.
   • NOTE: Minor adjustments to the carburetor and governor may be necessary to get the pump running to specs. Please refer to Briggs & Stratton engine Owner’s Manual which was enclosed with this document.
4. Place the pump in water and start for the fastest prime.
   • A. Pump may fail to prime properly if started in a fast idle position on shore first. For one-person operation, start on shore at a low idle and then place it in the water.
5. To Stop Engine
   • A. Move the throttle control to the full right “Stop” position. Do not use the Choke control to stop the engine.

Operating Notes:

• Do not submerge the muffler in water.
• May cause damage to the engine.
• Use a 2.5″ dia. discharge hose.
• BP3 pumps are low-pressure/high-volume.
• Anything less than 2.5″ dia. will restrict flow and reduce GPM output.
• When using on grass remove the intake screen to prevent clogging.

• ENGINE MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: Always remove the spark plug first. (This prevents accidental starting during servicing.)

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

TIME| ACTION
After first 5 hours| •Change Oil
After every 5 hours| •Check Oil Level

•Remove dirt & debris from air

cleaner with a cloth or brush. Cleaning with a forceful spray is not recommended as water can contaminate the fuel system

Every 25 hours/season| • Clean & re-oil foam element in the air cleaner.

• Change Oil

*service air cleaner cartridge

Every 50 hours/ Each season:| •  Change oil

• Inspect Spark plug

Every 100 hours/yearly| •  Service air cleaner cartridge

•  Change the oil filter

•  Clean cooling system

• Replace spark plug

  • Change Oil: Drain oil from the bottom of the engine. Change oil while the engine is warm, after the first 5 hours & every 50 hours/season thereafter. Change every 25 hours if operated under heavy load, or in high ambient temperatures.
  • Clean & re-oil foam air cleaner: (Every 25hours/ season of use)

Replace if very dirty or damaged

Wash pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Allow to dry thoroughly before using. Do not oil pre-cleaner. Clean the cartridge by tapping gently on a flat surface. Do not use petroleum solvents, e.g., kerosene, which will cause cartridge to deteriorate. Do not use pressurized air, which can damage the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.

1. Loosen screws on the lift cover
2. Carefully remove the pre-cleaner (if equipped) and cartridge assembly
3. Service pre-cleaner, cartridge, and reassemble
4. Install cartridge/pre-cleaner into base
5. Place the cover on the air cleaner and tighten the screws securely to the base.

SALTWATER MAINTENANCE

• Otterbine floating pumps may be used in salt water applications providing the pump is immediately flushed with fresh water after use for 7-10 minutes at full throttle.
• The exterior hardware must be rinsed and wiped dry.
• Note, that salt water is very corrosive, and pump parts will wear faster under these conditions.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

If the Otterbine pump is to be stored for 30+days, do the following:

1. To prevent dirt or gum deposits in the fuel system, drain the engine of fuel. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
2. The float assembly should be removed for easier maintenance. To remove the float assembly, disengage the hold-down straps (see parts breakdown pg. 8-11). Lift engine/pump assembly up and away from the floats.
3. While the engine is still warm, drain oil from a crankcase. Refill with oil.
4. Remove the spark plug. Pour approximately .5 ounce/15ml of engine oil into the cylinder and crank slowly to distribute oil. Replace the spark plug.
5. Clean dirt and chaff from the cylinder, blower housing, rotating screen, and muffler area.
6. Store the pump in a clean and dry area.

Pump Maintenence

1. The debris screen should be cleaned after every use.
2. The pump should be greased after every use.
   • A) Use purple marine grade grease (available in 14oz cartridge from Otterbine, P/N 48-0006).
   • B) Place the tip of the grease gun on the grease fitting (Figure 3) located on the pump housing.
   • C) Fill with grease until all of the old grease has been pushed out of the relief valve(Figure 3) below the grease fitting.
   • D) You should see the new (purple) grease come out. Once this has happened, you are done.

Important Warnings and Safeguards

• WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER: Contact may cause burns.
• CAUTION: DO NOT SUBMERSE ENGINE AND/OR MUFFLER: This may allow water to enter to engine and damage the pump.
• CAUTION: DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT: Potential fire Hazard.
• WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN, IN CERTAIN QUANTITIES, TO CAUSE; cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• CAUTION: The engine’s muffler must face the heat shield on the float.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom| Systematic Order of Repair
The pump will not prime:| a.   Check that the hose is not kinked

b.  Hose may have some flat, compressed areas. Squeeze these areas to open the hose and alleviate back pressure.

The unit will not pump properly:| a.   Check the intake for debris.

b.  Check oil; if there is water in the oil. change it.

c.  Using a hose smaller than 2.5″ (63mm) diameter will reduce output. Verify hose diameter.

d.  If starting the pump on shore, make sure the idle is set low when placed in water.

e.  If the pump does not prime while starting on shore, place the pump in water before starting the engine.

f.   Check engine speed. The throttle should be fully open. Engine speed should be 3700 rpm with no load.

The pump will not start:| a.   Check spark plug wire.

b.  Check gas level.

Too much oil or grey-colored oil:| a. Drain oil. Refill and run the engine for about 5 min. Drain oil and refill. Continue the procedure until the oil is no longer discolored.

b. Next time the pump is operated, check oil for a greyish color, if this persists, take the pump to an authorized Briggs & Stratton repair center to have the engine seal changed.

The pump no longer achieves the manufacturer’s performance spec.s| a. Remove discharge flanges and or end plug. Remove the bottom housing bolts and separate the bottom housing from top housing. (you will need to pry apart the silicone seal)

b.  Inspect impeller, bottom and top housing for wear or damage. Replace as needed. Note: Be sure to inspect

top housing for significant wear.

Pump Specifications

Kilograms Broken down (2 boxes): Pump 62 Lbs / 40.5 Kg (dimensional wt. 75 dom., 87 Intl.) Float    35 Lbs / 15.75 Kg (dimensional wt. 44 dom., 37 Intl.)
Net Weight| Unit 90 Lbs / 40.5 Kilograms (assembled on the float, no hose) Pump 58 Lbs / 26 Kilograms (less float and hose) Float 32 Lbs / 14.4 Kilograms (less pump and hose)
Engine Capacities| Gas tank          1.6 Quart / 1.4 Liters Oil 22 Ounces / .65 Liters
Engine Specifications| Briggs & Stratton Intek 121600 6hp @ 3600 RPM 11.5 cubic inch / 189 cc Single cylinder 4 cycle air cooled with positive type rewind starter and high tension magnetic ignition system.
Pump Body| .5″ / 1.2cm cast aluminum alloy. Built-in suction guard and skids
Discharge| 2.5″ NST male / ISO 228/1-G21/2A Parallel Pipe 2.5″ / 6.5mm diameter hose standard
Float| High-density polyethylene shell filled with closed-cell polyurethane foam.
Pump Performance| Max head pressure 32 psi / 2.1 Bars Max. output 240 GPM / 908 LPM @ 6 psi Max. Head 74 ft / 22.6 meters
Lubricant and Fuel| Above 40oF / 4OC SAE 30 Below 40oF / 4oC SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 Lead-free, minimum of 85 Octane
Note: Use detergent oil classified for service, SC, SC, SE, SF, and SG.

Pump Curve

Optional Accessories

PARTS LIST

OTTERBINE® PORTABLE FLOATING PUMP REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

DIAGRAM NUMBER| PART DESCRIPTION| QTY| OTTERBINE PART NUMBER
---|---|---|---
1| Engine, Briggs & Stratton “6HP Intek”| 1| 30-0026-006
2| Upper Housing| 1| 41-0074
3| Lower Housing| 1| 41-0008
4| End Cap/Plug| 1| 41-0010
5| Discharge Flange| 1| 41-0009
6| Hex Bolt, S/S, 5/16″ – 18 x 1″| 2| MP2008
7| Hex Bolt, S/S, 1/4″ – 20 x 1″| 16| EP5100
8| Discharge/Plug Gasket| 2| EP2503
9| Seal Hub| 1| 41-0073
10| Handle (with keepers)| 1| 60-0009
11| Handle Brace| 1| 60-0010
12| Hex Bolt, S/S, 1/4″ – 20 x 1.25″| 1| 101-001
13| Nylon Lock Nut, S/S, 1/4″ – 20| 2| C2-112
14| Square Nut, S/S, 5/16″ – 18| 2| 26-0002
15| Internal Star Washer, S/S, 1/4″| 16| 927-001
16| Impeller Assembly| 1| 10-0059
17| Impeller Washer Plate| 1| 40-0085
18| Shaft Sleeve, S/S| 1| 40-0084
19| Hex Bolt, S/S, 5/16″ – 18 x 1.25″| 2| 22-0007
20| Internal Star Washer, S/S, 5/16″| 7| 927-005
21| Hex Bolt, S/S, 1/4″ – 20 x 7/8″| 1| 101-016
22| Low Head Socket Cap Screw, S/S, 5/16″ – 18 x 2.125″| 1| 22-0017
23| Hex Bolt, S/S, 5/16″ – 24 x 3/4″| 4| 22-0014
24| Hex Bolt, S/S, 3/8″ – 24 x 1.25″| 1| 22-0016
25| Split Lock Washer, S/S, 3/8″| 1| EP6301
26| Seal Hub O-ring| 1| 49-0003
27| Lip Seal, #9814| 1| 49-0004
28| Lip Seal, #9934| 1| 49-0005
29| Male Connector, 1/8″ MNPT x 1/4″ Tube| 2| 46-0095
30| Female Connector, 1/8″ FNPT x 1/4″ Tube| 2| 46-0096
31| Grease Fitting, S/S, 1/8″ MNPT| 1| 46-0097
32| Pressure Relief Vent, 1/8″ MNPT| 1| 46-0098
33| Polyethylene Tube, .25 OD x .17 ID| 16″| 46-0099
34| Fender Washer, S/S, 5/16″| 2| 28-0008
35| Grease Fittings Bracket, Aluminum| 1| 41-0102
36| Hex Screw, S/S, #10-24 x 3/4″| 2| 24-0004
37| Internal Star Washer, S/S, #10| 2| MP2006

Pumping Assembly

Bunker Pumper 3 Parts Breakdown Pumping Assembly

Bunker Pumper 3 Parts Breakdown Seal Hub/Impeller Detail

Bunker Pumper 3 Parts Breakdown Float Assembly (P/N 01-0003)

WARRANTY POLICY

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY effective July 1, 2001, Replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 2001

LIMITED WARRANTY

Brogs a Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the engine that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by the purchaser. This warranty is effective for the periods and subject to the conditions stated herein. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer local map at www.briggsandstratton.com. oasistedinthe YellowPagog*under’Engines.Gasoline,’ GasolineEngines, “Lawn Mowers’ or similar category. THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM PURCHASE, OR THE EXTENTPERMITTEDBY LAWANYAND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT EXCLUSION IS PERMITTED BY LAW. Some countries or states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some countries or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country and state to state.

**WARRANTY PERIOD***

• Note the following special warranty period: 6 years for consumer use, 90 days for commercial use of Touch-N- Mow™ starter on Quantume and Intek anginas; 2yoars for emission control systems on engines certified by EPA and CARB, 1 year for consumers of all engines and products in India, commercial use of Vanguard engines in India, and consumer use of Quantum Diamond Powere and Kool Dore Infek™ engines in Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East. and Africa.
• The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the period stated in the table above, “Consumer use” means personal residential household use by a retail consumer. “Commercial use” means all other uses, including use for commercial, income-producing er rental purposes. Once an engine has experienced commercial use, it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use engine for purposes of this warranty. Engines used in competitive racing or on commercial or rental tracks are not warranted.
• NO WARRANTY REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A WARRANTY ON BRIGGS & STRATTON PRODUCTS. SAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE RECEIFT. IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF THE INITIAL PURCHASE DATE AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED, THE MANUFACTURING DATE OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE WARRANTY PERIOD.

OTTERBINE® PORTABLE PUMP LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Otterbine Portable Pump Serial #____

Please note that this limited one-year warranty applies to all components of the OTTERBINE PORTABLE PUMP except for the gasoline engine, which is warranted separately and exclusively by the manufacturer, Briggs & Stratton Company. See the accompanying warranty information provided by Briggs & Stratton.
WARRANTY: BAREBO, INC. located at 3840 Main Road East, Emmaus, PA 18049 USA, hereby warrants, subject to the conditions hereinbelow set forth, that should this OTTERBINE PORTABLE PUMP prove defective because of improper workmanship or materials at any time during one (1) year of date of delivery to the Purchaser at retail only that BAREBO will repair or replace the said OTTERBINE PORTABLE PUMP as may be necessary to restore it to satisfactory operating condition, without any charge for materials or labor necessarily incident to such repair or replacement, provided that:

• (a) The enclosed Warranty Registration Card must be mailed to BAREBO within fifteen (15) days of original receipt by the Purchaser at retail.
• (b) The OTTERBINE PORTABLE PUMP must be delivered or shipped, prepaid, in its original container or a container offering an equal degree of protection, to BAREBO or a facility authorized by BAREBO to render the said repair or replacement services, or, if purchased from an authorized OTTERBINE dealer, to such dealer:
• (c) The OTTERBINE PORTABLE PUMP must not have been altered, repaired, or serviced, by anyone other than BAREBO, a service facility authorized by BAREBO to render such service, or by an authorized OTTERBINE dealer, and the serial number of the OTTERBINE PORTABLE PUMP must not have been removed or altered; and
• (d) The OTTERBINE PORTABLE PUMP must not have been subjected to lightning strikes, vandalism, freezing-in, accident, misuse, or abuse, and also installed, operated, and maintained by guidelines in the Owner’s Manual shipped with this OTTERBINE PORTABLE PUMP.

No implied warranties of any kind by BAREBO in connection with this OTTERBINE PORTABLE PUMP and no other warranties, whether expressed or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall apply to this OTTERBINE PORTABLE PUMP. Should this OTTERBINE PORTABLE PUMP prove defective in workmanship or material, the retail Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as is hereinabove expressly provided and, under no circumstances, shall BAREBO be liable for any loss, damage or injury, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this OTTERBINE PORTABLE PUMP, including but not limited to retail Purchaser’s cost, loss of profits, goodwill, damages due to loss of product or interruption of service, or personal injuries to Purchaser or any person.

CUSTOMER CHECKLIST

• Please do the following immediately upon receipt of your pump:
• Inspect the pump for shipping damage. (Report any damage to freight company.)
• Check to see that any/all accessories that you ordered are included.
• Record the pump serial number. This can be found stamped on the top housing and on the yellow sticker located on the side of the engine.
• Fill out and return the warranty card.
  • NOTE: Warranty is validated upon the receipt of the completed Warranty Registration Card.
• Read all operating and maintenance instructions.
• Otterbine® Barebo, Inc.
• 3840 Main Road East
• Emmaus, PA 18049 USA
• Phone 610-965-6018 Fax 610-965-6050
• 800-AER8TER (237-8837)
• www.otterbine.com.

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