Multiquip operation manual QP40TH - INITIAL START-UPENGINE, Starting the Engine HONDA engine

QP40TH — INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)

CAUTION :

3.Place the choke lever (Figure 8) in the "OPEN " position if starting a cold engine.

DO NOT attempt to operate the pump 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 trash pump. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the pump in the field.

Starting the Engine (HONDA engine)

1.Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 6) to the "ON" position.

Figure 6. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)

2.Move the throttle lever (Figure 7) away from the slow position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.

Figure 8. Engine Choke Lever (Open)

4.Place the choke lever (Figure 9) in the "CLOSED " position if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.

Figure 9. Engine Choke Lever (Closed)

5.Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 10) in the "ON " position.

Figure 7. Throttle Lever (1/3 Start Position)

Figure 10. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)

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