Diamond Products CG-2 Mini Groover - Manual (Page 16)

Ignition Switch & Throttle Handle
Throttle Handle
This controls the engines RPM, which in return
control the blade RPM which in monitored on the
Blade Tachometer located next to the Throttle
Handle. NOTE: The Tachometer on the dash DOES
NOT indicate engine RPM, this is a measure of
blade RPM.
• Turn the throttle handle counterclockwise to
increase the engines RPM’s. To decrease
engine RPM’s turn the throttle handle
clockwise.
• Push the spring loaded throttle tip and pull
the throttle out to increase engine RPM’s, or
push in the throttle handle to decrease
engine RPM’s.
Hold/Release Knob
• Turn the Hold/Release knob clockwise to
hold the throttle at a constant engine/blade
RPM or turn the Hold/Release knob
counterclockwise to release the throttle and
adjust engine RPM.
• Turn the Throttle Handle clockwise to
decrease, or counterclockwise to increase
engine/blade RPM when the Hold/Release
button is secure; however, the spring
loaded throttle tip cannot be pushed in or
pulled out to adjust engine/blade RPM when
the Hold/Release button is secured.
Prior to Starting Engine
Complete the following check list prior to starting
the engine.
• Fill the fuel tank with diesel and check the
engine oil.
• Push the water valve to OFF position
• Make sure Water Safety Switch is ON
• Place transmission in NEUTRAL
• Engage transmission
• Apply Parking Brake
• Pull Emergency Stop OUT
• Verify the Master Power Switch is ON
• Push the Throttle in to idle.
• Remove all obstructions from work area.
Starting Engine
• DO NOT use any starting
substance or starter fluids when
starting machine. Engines
equipped with glow plugs may
ignite these extremely flammable materials
and may spark fire or explosion causing
serious injury and/or damage to machine.
1. To start engine without using glow plugs,
insert the key into the key ignition and turn
the key to Start , and immediately release
when engine starts. If engine does not start
after two attempts, refer to the Fault Table
in the Deutz Manual.
2. To start the engine using glow plugs, insert
the key into the key ignition and turn the
key to Pre-Heat, holding it there for
approximately 20 seconds. Turn the key to
the Start position and release immediately
after engine start. If the engine does not
start right away, try the Pre-Heat process
again and attempt to Start engine. If engine
does not start after two attempts refer to
the Fault Table in the Deutz Manual.
3. Once engine has started increase engine
speeds to half throttle and allow the engine
to warm up for several minutes.
4. Increase the engine speed to full throttle
after warm up. Adjust throttle as necessary
when cutting. DO NOT exceed
recommended blade RPM. NOTE: At times
the actual blade RPM will be lower than that
recommended for the blade do to job
conditions and/or task difficulty level.
Stopping Engine
• DO NOT leave the saw unattended, after
turning off engine until blades have fully
stopped spinning.
1. Place speed controller in Neutral position.
2. Raise blades from cut.
3. Push water valve to OFF position.
4. Decrease engine speed to idle for several
minutes to allow engine to cool down.
5. Turn key to OFF position and remove key.
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