Shibaura TF516MH-AB, Owner'S Manual

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3. Handling of pump
(Operation in cold districts in winter)
1. Before starting the engine
(1)
In cold seasons, battery performance deteriorates remarkably. Charge the
battery periodically as such as possible.
(2)
Pull the rope of the recoil starter gently to check that the pump is operated.
If the pump does not operate, the pump is freezing. To melt the frozen pump,
supply hot water from suction port or place the pump in a warm room.
(3)
Turn the belt of the vacuum pump by hand to check the vacuum pump
operates.
If not, the vacuum pump is freezing. To melt the frozen vacuum pump, brow
warm air to the outside of the vacuum pump or place the pump in a warm
room.
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Do not use fire to malt the frozen water.
⚫ The fuel may catch the fire and explode.
2. Starting the engine
(1)
Immediately after the engine is started, the operation may not be smooth.
Idle the engine for several minutes at a low speed until the engine is
warmed.
3. Treatment after discharging water
(1)
Drain water from the pump (see page 16).
(2)
Attach the suction port cap.
(3)
Start the engine.
(4)
Connect the drain cock of the pump and
the vessel of the anti-freezing solution
with a hose, open the pump drain cock
pulling up the suction lever to suck up
the anti-freeze mixture. (Concentration
of the anti-freeze mixture is about 40%.)
(5)
When the anti-freeze mixture comes out
of the discharge pipe of the vacuum
pump, return the suction lever and close the pump drain cock.
Caution : Do not use alcohol since it damages the rubber seal.
Danger