Initial Start-Up - MULTIQUIP CA4HM Operation Manual

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.
DO NOT use your trowel until this section is thoroughly
understood
Lifting the Trowel Onto a Slab
Extra care should be taken when lifting the trowel off the ground.
Serious damage to the machine or personal injury could be
caused by dropping a trowel.
WARNING WARNING
WARNING WARNING WARNING
NEVER attempt to lift this machine alone. NEVER lift the
trowel by the guard ring as it may rotate and cause injry.
ALWAYS make certain the folding handle is secure and use
only the manufaturer's approved lifting points. The trowel
may be lifted at the center lifting bale by crane or other lifting
device of adequate capacity.
CAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to operate the trowel until the Safety,
General Information and Inspection sections of this manual
have been read and thoroughly understood.
Starting the Engine
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 8) to the "ON"
position.
Figure 8. Engine Fuel Valve Lever
2. Place the trowel's throttle lever (Figure 9) to the "IDLE"
position.
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Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Idle Position)
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 10) in the " CLOSED " position
if starting a cold engine.
Figure 10. Engine Choke Lever
4. Place the choke lever (Figure 11) in the " OPEN " position if
starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
Figure 11. Engine Choke Lever (Open)
5. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 12) in the " ON "
position.
Figure 12. Engine ON/OFF Switch