STARTUP/SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES

Starting

CAUTION - General Saftey

DO NOT attempt to operate this concrete pump until the Safety, General Information and Inspection sections have been read and understood.

1.Turnthethrottlecontrolknobfullycounter-clockwisetosetthe engine speed to IDLE. (Figure 17.)

3.Insert the ignition key into the igni- tion switch(Figure22),turnthekey to the ON position, then to the START position, release the key when the engine starts.

Figure 22. Ignition Switch

6.Verifythattheoilpressure,batteryandwatertemperature statuslamps(Figure23)areallOFF.Ifanyoftheselampsare ON, stop the engine and correct the problem.

Figure 20.Throttle Control Switch

Figure 23. Control Box Status Lamps

NOTE

During pumping operations, the

engine speed cannot be reduced

 

 

below 1300 RPM's.

This built in feature protects the clutch from disengaging (slipping) during operation.

2.Place the pumping control switch (Figure 21) in the OFF position.

Figure 21. Pumping Control Switch (OFF)

7.Let the engine run for 3-5 minutes before putting pump into operational use. Push the choke knob in all the way.

8.Listenforanyabnormalsounds.Ifanymechanicalorelectri- calproblemsexists,STOPtheengineandcorrecttheproblem.

9.Tobeginpumpingconcrete.Placethepumpingcontrolswitch (Figure 24) in the ON position

Figure 24. Pumping Control Switch (ON)

System Shut-Down

1.Place the pumping control switch in the OFF position (Figure 21).

2.Turn the throttle control knob fully counter-clockwise. Let the engine run at idle speed for 3-5 minutes.

3.Turn the ignition key (Figure 22) to the OFF position.

4.Cleanpumpasreferencedinthemaintenancesectionofthis manual.

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Multiquip C30HDZ manual Starting, Below 1300 RPMs, Place the pumping control switch in the OFF position Figure