PAGE 18 — QP-301TH TRASH PUMP — PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/05/05)
QP-301TH — INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)6. Grasp the star ter grip (Figure 11) and slowly pull it out. The
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly
and smoothly for starting.
7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever
(Figure 12 ) to the
CLOSED
position. If the engine has not
started repeat steps 1 through 6.
Figure 11. Starter Grip
8. Before the pump is placed into operation, run the engine for
several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that would
associate with a lose component.
9. To begin pumping, place the throttle lever (Figure 13) in the
"
RUN
"position.
Figure 12. Choke Lever (Closed)
Figure 13. Throttle Lever (Run)
Stopping The Engine
Normal Shutdown
1. Move the throttle lever to the IDLE position (Figure 14) and
run the engine for three minutes at low speed.
Figure 14. Throttle Lever (Idle)
2. After the engine
cools
, turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the
“OFF” position (Figure 15).
3. Place the
fuel shut-off lever
(Figure 16) in the OFF
position.
Figure 15. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF)
Figure 16. Fuel Valve Lever (OFF)
Emergency Showdown
1. Move the throttle lever quickly to the
IDLE
position, and place
the engine ON/OFF switch in the
OFF
position.
CAUTION :
ALWAYS run engine at
full speed
while
pumping.