GPV13 User
Manual ◄ 13
OPERATION
START-UP
1.
Check the engine oil level.
2.
Check the hydraulic oil level in power unit.
3.
Check that the engine fuel tank is full.
4. Ensure the throttle control lever is at the far right or
idle position.
5.
Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position as
shown in Figure 6. Honda pictured below, see figure
5 for Briggs choke location.
Figure 6. Choke Lever Honda
6.
Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position as
shown in Figure 7, see figure 5 for Briggs fuel valve
location.
Figure 7. Fuel Lever Honda
7.
Position the engine ON-OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion as shown in Figure 8, see figure 5 for Briggs on/
off switch location.
Figure 8. ON-OFF Switch Honda
8.
Pull the starter grip on the recoil starter until you feel
resistance. Then pull firmly upward. Do not allow the
starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return
it gently.
9.
After the engine starts, allow it to warm up. Gradu-
ally adjust the choke until it is in the open position.
10.
Connect hoses and the tool as described on pages
7 and 8.
11.
Move the tool circuit control lever to the ON position.
12.
When finished operating the tool, move the tool cir-
cuit control lever to the OFF position.
COLD WEATHER STARTUP
1.
Use the procedures described under START-UP
and then follow the procedure below.
2.
Hydraulic fluids are thicker in cold weather. There-
fore, it is recommended that the engine be run at low
idle long enough to bring the fluid temperature up to
a minimum of 50 °F/10 °C.
3.
If the tools and tool hoses are cold, it is recommend-
ed to allow hydraulic fluid to circulate through the
tool hoses until warm before using the tool.
SHUTDOWN
1. Ensure the tool circuit control lever is in the OFF
position.
2.
Allow the engine to idle for approximately one min-
ute and move the engine switch to the OFF position.
NOTICE
Before starting the engine, make sure the throttle
control lever is at the far right or idle position.
