MAYCO C30HDGA CONCRETE PUMP • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (09/09/19) — PAGE 25
STARTUP/SHUTDOWN
STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Hold the throttle control switch fully to the RIGHT to
set the engine speed to IDLE (Figure 16).
Figure 16. Throttle Control Switch
2. Place the pumping control switch (Figure 17) in the
OFF position.
Figure 17. Pumping Control Switch (OFF)
3. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch (Figure
18), turn the key to the ON position, then to the START
position, release the key when the engine starts.
Figure 18. Ignition Switch
WARNING
DO NOT
attempt to operate this concrete pump until
the
Safety Information
,
General Information
, and
Inspection
sections have been read and understood.
NOTICE
During pumping operations, the engine speed should not
be reduced below 1300 RPMs to prevent the clutch from
disengaging (slipping) during operation.
4. Let the engine run for 3-5 minutes before putting pump
into operational use.
5. Listen for any abnormal sounds. If any mechanical
or electrical problems exists, STOP the engine and
correct the problem.
6. To begin pumping concrete. Place the pumping control
switch (Figure 19) in the ON position.
Figure 19. Pump Switch On
SHUTDOWN
1. Place the pumping control switch in the OFF position
2. Let the engine run at idle speed for 3-5 minutes.
3. Turn the ignition key (Figure 18) to the OFF position.
4. Clean pump as referenced in the maintenance section
of this manual.
