MC12PH CONCRETE MIXER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (09/02/15) — PAGE 21
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 8) to the ON
position.
Figure 8. Fuel Shut-Off Lever
2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever (Figure
9) to the CLOSED position.
Figure 9. 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 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 10) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
Figure 10. Throttle Lever
4. Turn the engine switch (Figure 11) to the ON position.
Figure 11. Engine On/Off Switch
5. Located at the rear of the mixer frame is the main
start/ stop
button (Figure 12). Pull this button outward
to start the engine.
Figure 12. Engine Start/Stop Button
PULL OUT
TO START ENGINE
START/STOP
SWITCH
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