10. BASIC WATER PUMP OPERATION
10.2 STARTING THE MACHINE -
FIGS. 10 - 13
After all the instructions and warnings have been
followed and observed the engine is ready to start.
i. Slide the fuel lever
to the right; turning on
the fuel supply.
ii. Slide the throttle lever
to the lower
position; opening the throttle a little.
iii. Slide the choke lever
to the left; closing the
choke to help with the initial start up.
iv. Turn on the engine switch
.
v. Sharply pull the recoil start handle
; do not
let go of the handle. Let the recoil handle
return slowly. Do not pull the rope out fully
while trying to start the engine.
When the engine is running and has warmed up;
i. Reopen the choke so that the engine runs
smoothly.
ii. Increase the throttle speed to begin pumping.
NOTE: Whenever the pump is not in use, lower the
idle or switch off the engine.
10.3 STOPPING THE MACHINE -
FIGS. 11 - 12
Before stopping the engine, the throttle should be
set to idle and the engine run for a couple of
minutes.
i. If the engine is only being stopped for a
moment; slide the fuel lever to the left and turn
the engine switch
off.
ii. If the engine is being stopped and later stored;
slide the fuel lever to the left and wait for the
engine to cut-out from fuel starvation before
turning the engine switch
off.
NOTE: In the event of an emergency, kill the
engine with switch
.
FIG.10
FIG.11
FIG.12
FIG.13
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