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8. STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting engine using the manual starter
If electric starter does not work, use the manual
starter.
Start the engine by pulling the handle from the
position where it feels heavy.
・
In case engine will not start due to lack of fuel, squeeze primer bulb
several times, and try starting again.
・
Keep the operating time of the vacuum pump within 30 seconds.
・
If suction cannot be done within 30 seconds, there is the other
problem.
Dry operation
This portable pump has outsource cooling system, limit the duration of dry operation
so that it is within the following time periods.
Performing dry operation longer than the specified time period may cause damage to
the engine or pump
.
・
Throttle lever at idle position: Within 2 minutes
・
Throttle lever at “
♦
” position: Within 30 seconds
Closed discharge valves operation after priming water
When the pump runs with the discharge valve closed, the cooling water temperature
becomes high.
・
Do not run the engine with opened recoil starter to avoid
serious injury.
・
Run the pump with the closed discharge valve, the pump
will be overheated.
Manual starter handle
NOTE
CAUTION
