Initial Start-Up (Engine) - MULTIQUIP QP-40TE Operations & Parts Manual

CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to operate the pump until
the Safety, General Information and
Inspection sections of this manual have
been read and
understood .
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the trash pump. It is extremely important that this
section be read carefully before attempting to use the pump in
the field.
Starting the Engine
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 7) to the "ON"
position.
Figure 7. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
2. Move the throttle lever (Figure 8) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
Figure 8. Throttle Lever (1/3 Start Position)
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QP- 40TE — INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 9) in the " OPEN " position if
starting a cold engine.
Figure 9. Engine Choke Lever (Open)
4. Place the choke lever (Figure 10) in the " CLOSED " position
if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
Figure 10. Engine Choke Lever (Closed)
5. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 11) in the " ON "
position.
Figure 11. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)