Multiquip SP2S20H20, SP213H20 MQ SP2 Slab SAW Manual START-UP 13HP Honda Engine, Fuel Valve Lever

MQ SP2 SLAB SAW — MANUAL START-UP (13HP HONDA ENGINE)

CAUTION

DO NOT attempt to operate the saw until the Safety, General Information and Inspection sections have been read and understood. Depending on engine manufacturer, operating steps may vary. See engine operating manual.

The following start-up procedure makes reference to a HONDA 13 HP Engine (Manual Start)

WARNING

When the engine is running the cutting blade is ALWAYS spinning. Raise the blade high above the surface when maneuvering the saw. Damage to the blade and/or saw may occur if the blade strikes the pavement.

1.Ensure the diamond blade has been mounted correctly and that it is raised above the surface you are about to saw.

2.For wet cutting operations, ensure the water tank is filled to capacity(5gallons).Connectthewatertankhosetothewater systembrassfittingontherearoftheconsole(Figure18)and test for adequate water flow to the diamond blade before operation.

3.Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 19) to the ON position.

Figure 19. Fuel Valve Lever

4.Place the Engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 20) in the ON position.

The CLOSED position of the choke

lever enriches the fuel mixture for

NOTEstarting a COLD engine.The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for normal operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine.

5.If operating the SP2 in cold weather conditions, skip this step and proceed to step 6. Place the Choke Lever (Figure 21) in the OPEN position. Skip to step 7.

Figure 21. Choke Lever (Open Position)

6.If operating the SP2 in cold weather conditions, place the Choke Lever (Figure 22) in the CLOSED position.

Figure 22. Choke Lever (Closed Position)

Figure 20. Engine ON/Off Switch

CAUTION

The engine governor speed has been set at the factory. Changing the governor speed could damage the blade and/ or the saw.

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