Multiquip MQ Multiquip Centrifugal Pump qp-402h - Manual (Page 19)

QP-402H CENTRIFUGAL PUMP — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL— REV. #1 (04/02/08) — PAGE 19
QP-402H — INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)
6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 12) 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.
7. If the engine has started, and the choke lever was moved to
the CLOSED position to start the engine, gradually move the
choke lever lever to the OPEN position as the engine warms
up.If the engine has not started repeat steps 1 through 6.
Figure 12. Starter Grip
8. Before the pump 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 pumping, place the throttle lever (Figure 14) in the
" RUN" position.
Figure 13. Choke Lever (Open)
Figure 14. Throttle Lever (Run)
Stopping The Engine
Normal Shutdown
1. Move the throttle lever to the IDLE position (Figure 15) and
run the engine for three minutes at low speed.
Figure 15. Throttle Lever (Idle)
2. After the engine cools , turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the
“OFF” position (Figure 16).
3. Place the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 17) in the OFF
position.
Figure 16. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF)
Figure 17. Fuel Valve Lever (OFF)
Emergency Showdown
1. Move the throttle lever quickly to the IDLE position, and place
the engine ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.
ALWAYS run engine at full speed while pumping.
CAUTION - Maximum Engine Speed