Multiquip QP2TH - Manual (Page 18)

PAGE 18 — QP2TH TRASH PUMP • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/29/14)
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (See Figure 7) to the
ON position.
Figure 7. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
2. Move the throttle lever (See Figure 8) away from the
slow position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast
position.
Figure 8. Throttle Lever (1/3 Start Position
3. Place the choke lever (See Figure 9) in the CLOSED
position if starting a cold engine.
Figure 9. Engine Choke Lever (Closed)
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to start the engine unless the pump
has previously been primed with water. Severe pump
damage will occur if pump has not been primed.
4. Place the choke lever (See Figure 10) in the OPEN
position if starting a warm engine or the temperature
is warm.
Figure 10. Engine Choke Lever (Open)
5. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (See Figure 11) in
the ON position.
Figure 11. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)
6. Grasp the starter grip (See Figure 12) and slowly pull
it out. The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain
position, corresponding to the compression point. Pull
the starter grip briskly and smoothly for starting.
Figure 12. Starter Grip
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 to the OPEN position
(Figure 13) as the engine warms up. If the engine has
not started repeat steps 1 through 6.