CAUTION

DO NOT attempt to operate the equipment until the Safety, General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have been read and thoroughly understood.

This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-upof the equipment. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the equipment in the field.

Starting the Engine

MVC-64E/EW — INITIAL START-UP

3.Placethechokelever(Figure13)inthe"CLOSED"position if starting a cold engine.

Figure 13. Engine Choke Lever (Closed)

1.Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 11) to the "ON" position.

Figure 11. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)

2.Move the throttle lever (Figure 12) away from the slow position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.

Figure 12. Throttle Lever (1/3 Start Position)

4.Place the choke lever (Figure 14) in the "OPEN " position if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.

Figure 14. Engine Choke Lever (Open)

5.Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 15) in the "ON " position.

Figure 15. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)

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