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4. Operating Controls
4.1 Operating Controls
4.1.1
The centrifugal pump is operated using the engine operating controls. The engine
controls are located at the engine end of the pump frame.
4.1.2
The controls consist of a throttle lever (for speed control), choke lever (for cold weather
starting), fuel shutoff lever (to prevent fuel spills), and a recoil starter (to turnover engine
by hand). (Refer to Figure-3.)
4.2. Check the Engine Oil Level
CAUTION:
• ENGINE OIL IS A MAJOR FACTOR AFFECTING PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE LIFE.
NON-DETERGENT OILS AND 2-STROKE OILS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED BECAUSE
THEY HAVE INADEQUATE LUBRICATING CHARACTERISTICS
• CHECK THE OIL LEVEL WITH THE ENGINE ON A LEVEL SURFACE AND THE ENGINE
STOPPED.
FIGURE-3