MULTIQUIP WHITEMAN EPOXY/M Series, Operation And Parts Manual

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EPOXY/M SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (10/06/10) — PAGE 27
EPOXY/M SERIES TROWEL — INITIAL START-UP (GASOLINE ENGINE)
NEVER disable or disconnect the centrifugal kill switch. It is
provided for the operators’ safety and injury may result if it is
disabled, disconnected or improperly maintained.
3. Place the
centrifugal kill switch (Figure 22) in the "ON"
position. For models that use this feature.
Figure 22. Centrifugal Kill Switch
4. Place the Choke Lever (Figure 23) in the "OPEN " position
Figure 23. Engine Choke Lever
5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 24) and slowly pull it out. The
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly
and smoothly for starting.
Figure 24. Starter Grip
6. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever
(Figure 23) to the
CLOSED position. If the engine has not
started repeat steps 1 through 5.
7.
Before the trowel is placed into operation, run the engine for
several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that would
associate with a loose guard ring and/or covers.
8. To begin troweling, place the throttle lever (Figure 21) in the
"
RUN" position
Figure 25. Throttle Lever (Run Position)
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