EM120 HYD. PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER• OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (09/09/19) — PAGE 23
START-UP
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the unit. It is extremely important that
this section be read carefully before attempting
to use the mixer in the field.
DO NOT
use your
mixer until this section is thoroughly understood.
The following steps outline the procedure for starting the
engine.
1. Move the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 12) to the ON
position.
Figure 12. Fuel Shut-Off Lever
2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever (Figure
13) to the
CLOSED
position.
Figure 13. Choke Lever
WARNING
Failure to understand the operation of the mixer could
result in severe damage to the mixer or personal injury.
Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 for the location of any
components referenced in this manual.
CAUTION
NEVER
operate the mixer in a confined
area or enclosed area structure that does
not provide ample free flow of air.
3. Move the throttle lever (Figure 14) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
Figure 14. Throttle Lever
4. Turn the engine switch (Figure 15) to the ON position.
Figure 15. Engine On/Off Switch
5. Located at the rear of the mixer frame is the main
start/ stop
button (Figure 16). Pull this button outward
to start the engine.
Figure 16. Engine Start/Stop Button
