4�5 Controls - Wallenstein WX510 Operator's Manual

4.5 CONTROLS
Before starting to work, all operators should fa-
miliarize themselves with the location and func-
tion of the controls�
1. Gas Engine:
A Honda engine is used with the unit� Al-
ways read the engine Operator's manual
supplied with the machine for the detailed
operating procedures�
• Ignition Switch: This rotary switch
controls the electrical power to the en-
gine electrical system� Turn the switch
clockwise to turn the electrical sys-
tem ON and the engine will run� Turn
counter-clockwise to stop the engine
(GX160,GX200,&GX270 only)�
• Fuel Shut-Off Valves: each engine is
equipped with a valve between the fuel
tank and the carburettor� Slide the fuel
valve toward the block to turn ON and
away to turn OFF� Turn the fuel OFF
when not in use or when transporting�
• Throttle: This lever controls the en-
gine rPM� Move the lever side to side
(GX160,GX200,&GX270) or up and
down (GC160 & GC190) to increase or
decrease the rPM� Always run at maxi-
mum throttle while operating� (GC160 &
GC190 throttle also shuts engine "off" in
down position)�
• Choke: The choke controls the fuel/air
mixture to the engine� Close the choke
when starting if the engine is cold� Open
the choke as the engine warms� Always
open the choke fully during start-up�
• Starting rope: This retracting rope and
T-bar is used to turn the engine over for
starting� Grasp the T-bar firmly and pull
the rope sharply to start the engine�
Fig. 7 ENGINE CONTROLS
Choke
Throttle
Starting Rope
GC160 5.0 HP & GC190 6.0 HP
Choke
Fuel
Valve
Throttle
Starting Rope
GX160 5.5 HP & GX200 6.5 HP
Choke
Fuel
Valve
Starting Rope
GX270 9.0 HP
Ignition
Switch
Ignition
Throttle
Switch
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