Start-Up Procedures - MULTIQUIP EM-70S Operation Manual

EM-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — START-UP PROCEDURE
This section is intended to assist the operator
with the initial start-up of the EM-70 mixer (with
gasoline engine or electric motor). It is extremely
important that this section be read carefully
before attempting to use the mixer in the field.
DO NOT use your mixer until this section is thoroughly
understood.
WARNING WARNING WARNING
WARNING WARNING
Failure to understand the operation of the EM-70 series
mixers could result in severe damage to the mixer or
personal injury .
See Figure 5 for the location of any control referenced in
this manual.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION CAUTION
NEVER operate the mixer in a confined
area or enclosed area structure that
does not provide ample free flow of air .
Start-up Procedure(Gasonline Engine)
The following steps outline the procedure for starting the
engine. Depending on the type of engine employed in the
mixer the steps may vary slightly. If your mixer has an electric
motor disregard this section.
1. Move the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 11) to the ON
position.
Figure 11. Fuel Shut-OFF Lever
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General Safety
Respiratory Hazard
2. To star t a cold engine, move the choke lever
(Figure 12) to the CLOSED position.
Figure 12. Choke Lever
3. Move the throttle lever (Figure 13) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
Figure 13. Throttle Lever