MULTIQUIP Mikasa Series Operation And Parts Manual page 19

6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 16) 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 16. Starter Grip
7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever
(Figure 17) to the "OPEN" position. If the engine has not
started repeat steps 1 through 6.
Figure 17. Choke Lever (Open)
8. Before the equipment is placed into operation, run the engine
for several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that
would associate with a lose component.
9. To begin operation, place the throttle lever (Figure 18) in the
" RUN" position .
Figure 18. Throttle Lever (Run)
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MVC-64E/EW— INITIAL START-UP
CAUTION
ALWAYS run engine at full speed while operating
equipment.
Stopping The Engine
Normal Shutdown
1. Move the throttle lever to the IDLE position (Figure 19) and
run the engine for three minutes at low speed.
Figure 19. Throttle Lever (Idle)
2. After the engine cools , turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the
"OFF" position (Figure 20).
Figure 20. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF)
3. Place the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 21) in the OFF
position.
Figure 21. Fuel Valve Lever (OFF)
Emergency Shutdown
1. Move the throttle lever quickly to the IDLE position, and place
the engine ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.