RIDGID K-2000 manual Starting Engine/Generator, Operating Machine Using Cables

K-2000 Municipal Sewer Cleaning Machine

Manhole

Guide Pipe

Rear Guide
Hose	Turnbuckle

Figure 5 – Cable Operation

Starting Engine/Generator

CAUTION

Make sure engine crankcase is filled to indicated level with SAE-30 Oil.

1.Fill tank with regular gasoline.

2.Open gas shut-off valve.

3.Position FOR/OFF/REV SWITCH in OFF position.

4.Put ON/OFF SWITCH to ON position and close choke.

5.Pull starter rope. Engine should be running after two or three pulls.

6.Open choke when engine catches. Warm up engine for three minutes.

NOTE! For any reason engine does not start, refer to power plant instruction manual in tool box.

Operating Machine Using Cables

1.Place FOR/OFF/REV SWITCH (Figure 3) in FOR position.

2.Push on clutch handle maintaining firm pressure while feeding cable.

3.If tool meets heavy obstruction, release clutch handle, and place switch handle in OFF position.

4.When cable rotation stops, place switch handle in REV position and push firmly on clutch handle to back out and release tool.

5.When tool is free, place switch handle in OFF then FOR position to advance cable.

NOTE! Heavy and stubborn obstructions will require sev- eral repetitions of this procedure.

6.Release clutch handle and connect additional cables from rear as required.

7.As additional cables are added, keep count by ad- vancing manual cable counter.

	Clutch	Propulsion	Spring
	Handle	Clutch Handle
FOR/OFF/REV			Loaded Pin
Switch		Rod Driver
		Nose Cone	Latch
Control Panel
			Guard
			Rod Driver
			Assembly
Fuel
Tank			Motor Table
Engine/Generator

Pull Starter

Rear Wheel

Lock

Tool Box

Figure 6 – K-2000 Machine with Rod Driver Assembly and Clutch Handle in Remote Control Housing

6 Ridge Tool Company • Elyria, Ohio • U.S.A.