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STARTING THE ENGINE
First, check the fuel, oil and water levels (See under PREPARING THE PUMP UNIT FOR
RUNNING). Then pull the choke control FULLY OUT (Cold-Starting Position) – See Fig. 3.
POSITION
STATUS
–
FULLY OUT
–
COLD START
–
MIDWAY
–
WARMING UP
–
IN
–
NORMAL RUNNING
Fig. 3. Choke-control Positions
Open the throttle slightly.
Switch on the ignition by pushing the ignition-switch toggle to the LEFT.
To start the engine press the starter button on the control panel and release it as soon as the engine
starts. The oil pressure light should extinguish immediately - if it does not: stop the engine and
investigate the reason.
Note:
When restarting a HOT engine, DO NOT USE the choke control – to do so may prevent
the engine from starting.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT allow the pump to run in a DRY condition, except during the normal
priming procedure.
Manual Back-up Starting
A compartment, integral with the coolant tank, is provided for the storage of the starter rope for
emergency starting.
Release the flexible tab handle securing the flywheel cover and hinge back the cover to reveal the
flywheel.
Unscrew the RED cap and withdraw the rope from the storage compartment. Ensure that the
ignition switch is in the OFF position to prevent accidental starting.
Insert the knot of the rope into one of the cutaways in the periphery of the flywheel and wrap the
remainder of the rope counter-clockwise around the flywheel in the groove provided.
Switch ON the ignition and open the throttle slightly.
Give the rope a sharp, but continuous pull to start the engine.
Return the cover to its closed position and secure it with the flexible tab handle.
