INITIAL START-UP (GASOLINE)

STARTING THE ENGINE

The following steps outline the procedure for starting the engine. Depending on the type of engine employed in the mixer the steps may vary slightly. If your mixer has an electric motor disregard this section.

1. Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 16) in the ON position.

Figure 16. Fuel Shut-OFF Lever

2.To start a cold engine, move the choke lever (Figure 17) to the CLOSED position.

Figure 17. Choke Lever

3.Move the throttle lever (Figure 18) away from the slow position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.

Figure 18. Throttle lever Lever

4.Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 19) in the ON position position.

Figure 19. Engine ON/OFF Switch

5.Located on the engine cover is the engine start/stop switch (Figure 20). Pull this switch outward to start the engine.

START STOP

SWITCH

PULL OUT

TO START

PUSH

STOP

TO

Figure 20. Main ON/OFF Switch

6.Pull the starter grip (Figure 21) lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently. Push the clutch lever forward, toward the tow tongue end of the mixer. When engine starts, adjust throttle lever so that paddle shaft inside mixer rotates between 30-40 RPMs. The number of RPMs will vary depending on engine type and load.

Figure 21. Starter Grip

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