Initial Start-Up (Gasoline Engine) - MULTIQUIP MC3SE Parts And Operation Manual

MIX N' GO MIXER — INITIAL START-UP (GASOLINE ENGINE)
DO NOT attempt to operate the mixer until
the Safety, General Information and
Inspection sections of this manual have
been read and thoroughly understood.
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the walk-behind trowel. It is extremely important that
this section be read carefully before attempting to use the trowel
in the field.
Starting the Engine ( BRIGGS & STRATTON )
1. Place the choke lever (Figure 21) in the CHOKE (CLOSED)
position if starting a cold engine.
Figure 20. Engine Choke Lever (Closed)
2. Place the choke lever (Figure 20) in the RUN (OPEN)
position if starting a warm engine engine or if the
temperature is warm .
Figure 21. Engine Choke Lever (Open)
3. Place the throttle lever (Figure 22) in the "TURTLE" (IDLE)
position.
Figure 22. Throttle Lever (Idle Position)
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4. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 23) and slowly pull it out. The
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding to the compression point. PULL the starter grip
briskly and smoothly for starting.
Figure 23. Starter Grip
7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever to the
RUN (OPEN) position if needed (Figure 24 ). If the engine
has not started repeat steps 1 through 4.
Figure 24. Engine Choke Lever (Closed)
8. Before the mixer is placed into operation, run the engine for
several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that
would associate with a lose V-belt cover or component.
9. To begin mixing, place the throttle lever (Figure 25) in the
" RABBIT" (FAST) position
Figure 25. Throttle Lever (Fast Position)