Multiquip MC-44S manual Starting the Engine Gasoline Only, Fuel Shut-OFF Lever

MC-44S CONCRETE MIXER — INITIAL START-UP (GAS ENGINE)

Starting the Engine (Gasoline Only)

The following steps outline the procedure for starting the engine. Depending on the type of engine employed in the mixer the steps may vary slightly. If your mixer has an electric motor disregard this section.

1.Move the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 9) to the ON position.

Figure 9. Fuel Shut-OFF Lever

4.Turn the engine switch (Figure 12) to the ON position.

Figure 12. Engine ON/OFF Switch

5.Located at the rear of the mixer frame is the main start/ stop button (Figure 13). Pull this button outward to start the engine.

2.To start a cold engine, move the choke lever (Figure 10) to the CLOSED position.

Figure 11. Choke Lever

3.Move the throttle lever (Figure 11) away from the slow position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.

Figure 13. Engine Start/Stop Button

6.Pull the starter grip (Figure 14) lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly.The drum should be rotating at this time.

Figure 14. Starter Grip

Figure 11. Throttle Lever

MC-44S CONCRETE MIXER — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (09/15/11) — PAGE 21