MQ Multiquip MQD2H, Operation Manual

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PAGE 16 — MQD2H/3H DIAPHRAGM PUMP • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. # 8 (07/31/20)
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (See Figure 9) to the
ON position.
Figure 9. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
2. Move the throttle lever (See Figure 10) to idle position.
Figure 10. Throttle Lever (Idle Position
3. Place the choke lever (See Figure 11) in the
CLOSED
position if starting a cold engine.
Figure 11. Engine Choke Lever (Closed)
CAUTION
This section is intended to assist the operator with the
initial startup of the pump. It is extremely important that
this section be read carefully before attempting to use
the pump in the field.
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
ON
OFF
THROTTLE
LEVER
RUN
IDLE
OPEN
CLOSE
CHOKE LEVER
4. Place the choke lever (See Figure 12) in the
OPEN
position if starting a warm engine or the temperature
is warm.
Figure 12. Engine Choke Lever (Open)
5. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (See Figure 13) in
the ON position.
Figure 13. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)
6. Grasp the starter grip (See Figure 14) and slowly pull
it out. The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain
position, corresponding to the compression point. Pull
the starter grip briskly and smoothly for starting.
Figure 14. Starter Grip
7. If the engine has started and the choke lever was
moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine,
gradually move the choke lever to the OPEN position
(Figure 15) as the engine warms up. If the engine has
not started repeat steps 1 through 6.
OPEN
CLOSE
CHOKE LEVER
ON
OFF
ENGINE SWITCH
STARTER GRIP