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Red Lion 6 HP Engine Driven Semi-Trash Pump, 2 in.

Pump | Brand : Red Lion | Type : Semi-Trash | Material : Cast Iron | Power Rating : 6 HP | Engine Specifications : 4 Stroke Air Cooled OHV Engine | Application : Pressure Boosting, Liquid Agricultural Chemical Sprayer and Lawn & Turf Irrigation
Average Customer Rating:
3.286 out of 5
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5 out of 7(71%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Red Lion 6 HP Engine Driven Semi-Trash Pump, 2 in.
Review 1 for Red Lion 6 HP Engine Driven Semi-Trash Pump, 2 in.
Rating: 
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
HobbyFarmerinKY
Location: Middletown, KY
Disappointment
Date:March 17, 2013
Here's the deal.
I bought this pump a couple of years ago to water my garden. Over the last 2 years, I've used it maybe 12 times. I've NEVER run it dry. It's kept dry and I always cleaned it after each use. Now, it works about 20% of the time, if at all. The engine is ok. The actual "pump" is a hunk of junk. It's impossible to prime and a complete hassle. I'm not sure why Red Lion is the only brand TSC carries. My gut said pass on it from the get-go but I bought it anyway. Now I wish I'd listen to my "gut". I"m on line now, looking for a replacement pump. You can bet it won't be a Red Lion.
Review 2 for Red Lion 6 HP Engine Driven Semi-Trash Pump, 2 in.
Rating: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Ande10
Good Pump--Some Problems
Date:December 30, 2012
I can't give is an excellent rating due to some problem--s I've had. Starter rope has broke 4 times in less than 1 month of use. I replaced the rope with what I thought was better quality, but still breaks. Have checked and smoothed the entry / exit point, but still tears the rope. Also have had trouble with keeping the pump running for extended times. One day it will run like a champ and the next it will quit in a bout 5 minutes. Thought it may be low oil, but that doesn't seem to be the issue. Will return ynder the warranty and try a different one, may just have a bad one?
Review 3 for Red Lion 6 HP Engine Driven Semi-Trash Pump, 2 in.
Rating: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Pondfiller
Location: Canton, OH
Good pump with a few issues.
Date:October 13, 2012
I am giving this pump an average rating even though I have pumped over 1,000,000 gallons with it this summer. The pump itself seems to be of very high quality. What keeps me from giving a good rating is that the engine quality of some of the components leaves much to be desired. In the first 8 hours of running the spark arrestor fell off. The starter rope also broke after 25 tank fills. When I first bought it, I had to restart the engine several times before it would keep running. I later found out that the reason I was having to restart it was because the gas cap wasn't venting properly. I soon learned to leave the gas cap somewhat loose and it worked much better. Even now that I know the issues with it I would still buy it because of the low cost and the one year over the counter warranty should anything major happen. I would have preferred to buy the hose for this pump from tractor supply, but my local stores were just not competitive with a major online retailer.
Review 4 for Red Lion 6 HP Engine Driven Semi-Trash Pump, 2 in.
Rating: 
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Countryman
Location: Middletown, IN
Regretable Purchase
Date:August 3, 2012
After 1 day would not run 10 min. leaked gas, seized up. Same problem with 5 hp. also.
Review 5 for Red Lion 6 HP Engine Driven Semi-Trash Pump, 2 in.
Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Comet
Location: Michigan
Great Spring Pool Cover Pump
Date:May 19, 2012
I received this as a Birthday present this year. I have been using a small sump pump to remove the water from my pool cover. I would take me 3 to 4 hours to remove all the water so I could pull the winter cover off. With this pump it only took me 50 minutes to remove all the water. Wished I would have bought one of these years ago. Great unit!!! P.S. It also started on the very first pull.
Review 6 for Red Lion 6 HP Engine Driven Semi-Trash Pump, 2 in.
Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Jonny
Location: Sanger, CA
Great Pump for the Price
Date:June 13, 2011
I bought this online and had it shipped to local TSC store. Had never heard of a Red Lion engine but it looks very similar to a Honda. Fired right up and ran like a champ. Three hours on a tank of fuel. I am very happy with the pump. Had to buy a couple small extensions to allow connections to the inlet and outlet due to poor clearance with the frame. Small problem easily fixed.
Review 7 for Red Lion 6 HP Engine Driven Semi-Trash Pump, 2 in.
Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
fasteddie
Location: Roanoke Virginia
not quite the same pump, but mine is excellent
Date:August 21, 2010
you've changed brands but my comparable water pump bought last year is terrific--will suck my water source dry given the chance. I use it for yard and garden watering and have throttled it down to a 1 inch pick-up hose and it is great--easy starting and runs w/o a hitch. Durable too!!