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Did you buy it used ? It is missing a very critical part the seperator tank.
I have the mountain motor version. this is the first installation that I have seen that does not use their tank.I felt one of if not the main advantage of the Star units was in it being non lubricated and also using that tank . Why would you want to pull thru the pump when Star puts an emphasis on keeping the pump dry and oil free? The way it's now routed oil and dirt will wind up inside it for sure and do it harm.
When then tank is used everything in drawn thru the tank's filters before getting to the pump itself.This will keep pump life at a very high level .Other designs need much more attention and frequent rebuilds due to dirt going thru their vanes. Star will not warranty the pump unless the tank is used. You should seriously consider getting one before you hurt the pump.



Mine has the seperator and I have never seen a Star installed without it.