Oertzen M 240, Operation Manual

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Operation
For starting the combustion engine, observe engine
manufacturer’s instructions.
Never disconnect starter battery when engine is running. In order
to ease start-up of the engine, open safety/control valve (3) by
turning the hand wheel counter-clockwise for pressure relief
purposes.
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Fully open water source, respectively dip in suction hose with
strainer.
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Open fuel cock.
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Put ignition switch (54) into position "1".
Rope Start – Cold Engine:
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Put choke (51) into start position/fully pull out choke (depending
on design).
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Turn gas pedal (49) into full load position .
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Keep override switch (53) pressed during start procedure.
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Take handle and carefully pull out until engagement, then
strongly pull out in order to start motor. Put handle slowly back
into initial position.
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Slowly open choke during engine warm-up in order to avoid
dying down of the motor during load alternation. Open spray
pistol and warm up engine at low pressure for a few minutes.
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Afterwards, increase pressure to maximum by turning the hand
wheel of the safety/control valve (3) clockwise.
Be aware of significant recoil
. Ensure stable foothold.
Rope Start – Hot Motor:
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Do not actuate choke (51).
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Turn gas pedal (49) into load up to full load position.
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Keep override switch (53) pressed during start procedure.
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Take handle and carefully pull out until engagement, then strongly pull
out in order to start motor. Put handle slowly back into initial position.
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After engine has started, turn gas pedal (49) into full load position.
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Open spray pistol
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Then increase pressure to maximum by turning the hand wheel of the
safety/control valve (3) clockwise.
Be aware of significant recoil
. Ensure stable foothold.