Start-Up - MULTIQUIP Essick Series Operation And Parts Manual

This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the unit. It is extremely important that
this section be read carefully before attempting
to use the mixer in the field. DO NOT use your
mixer until this section is thoroughly understood.
WARNING
Failure to understand the operation of the mixer could
result in severe damage to the mixer or personal injury.
Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 for the location of any
components referenced in this manual.
CAUTION
NEVER operate the mixer in a confined
area or enclosed area structure that does
not provide ample free flow of air.
STARTING THE MIXER (GASOLINE ENGINE)
The following steps outline the procedure for starting the
engine.
1. Place the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 17) in the ON
position.
OFF
Figure 17. Fuel Shut-Off Lever
2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever (Figure 18)
to the CLOSED position.
CHOKE LEVER
CLOSE
Figure 18. Choke Lever
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FUEL VALVE
LEVER
ON
OPEN
3. Move the throttle lever (Figure 19) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
THROTTLE
LEVER
Figure 19. Throttle Lever
4. Turn the engine switch (Figure 20) to the ON position.
ENGINE SWITCH
Figure 20. Engine On/Off Switch
5. Located at the rear of the mixer frame is the main
start/ stop button (Figure 21). Pull this button outward
to start the engine.
START/STOP
BUTTON
Figure 21. Engine Start/Stop Button

START-UP

FAST SLOW
OFF
ON
P U
T O S H
S T
O P
PULL OUT TO
START