Multiquip QP4TZ - Manual (Page 18)

PAGE 18 — QP4TZ TRASH PUMP • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (08/14/14)
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move the engine speed lever to the START position (See
Figure 7)..
Figure 7. Engine Speed Lever (START Position)
2. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 8) and slowly pull it out until
you feel the strongest resistance then return the starter
grip to the initial position
.
Figure 8. Starter Grip
3. Pull the starter grip again, hard and fast, pulling it all
the way out to start engine.
4. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 2 and 3.
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to operate the pump until the Safety,
General Information and Inspection sections of this
manual have been read and thoroughly understood.
CAUTION
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the
engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Normal Shutdown
1. Move the engine speed lever to the low speed and
run the engine for about three minutes with no load.
2. After the engine cools, move the engine speed lever to
the
STOP position (See Figure 9) .
Figure 9. Engine Speed Lever (STOP Position)
3. Slowly pull the starter grip (Figure 8) until strong
resistance is felt and leave it in this position. This
prevents rust from forming while the engine is not in
use.
Emergency Shutdown
1. To stop engine immediately, quickly place the engine
speed lever to the STOP position.
CAUTION
ALWAYS run engine at full speed while pumping.
CAUTION
When stopping the engine, reduce the load slowly. Do not
stop engine suddenly since it may cause the temperature
to rise abnormally.