Multiquip MS120HD13 - Manual (Page 22)

PAGE 22 — MS120 HYDRAULIC MIXER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/10/08)
INITIAL START-UP
STARTING THE 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.
1. Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 14) in the ON position.
2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever (Figure
Figure 16. Throttle lever Lever
15) to the CLOSED position.
3. Move the throttle lever (Figure 16) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
4. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 17) in the ON
position position.
5. Located on the engine cover is the engine start/stop
switch (Figure 18). Pull this switch outward to start the
engine.
6. Pull the starter grip (Figure 19) lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip
gently. Push the clutch lever forward, toward the tow
tongue end of the mixer. When engine starts, adjust
throttle lever so that paddle shaft inside mixer rotates
between 30-40 RPMs. The number of RPMs will vary
depending on engine type and load.
Figure 14. Fuel Shut-OFF Lever
Figure 15. Choke Lever
Figure 18. Main ON/OFF Switch
START STOP
SWITCH
PUSH
TO
ST
OP
PULL OUT
TO
START
Figure 17. Engine ON/OFF Switch
Figure 19. Starter Grip