Multiquip PSH - Manual (Page 16)

PAGE 16 — STOW PORTO-SCREED — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/17/04)
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 11) in the " CLOSED " position
if starting a cold engine.
PORTO-SCREED PSH — INITIAL START-UP
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the PSH. It is extremely important that this section be
read carefully before attempting to use the PSH in the field.
Starting the Engine
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 9) to the " ON "
position.
DO NOT attempt to operate the PSH until the
Safety, General Information and Inspection
sections of this manual have been read and
thoroughly understood.
2. Place the trowel's throttle lever (Figure 10) to the " IDLE "
position.
Figure 9. Engine Fuel Valve Lever
Figure 10. Throttle Lever (Idle Position)
Lifting and Moving the PSH
Even though the PSH is lightweight, always use two people when
lifting or moving the PSH.
4. Place the choke lever (Figure 12) in the " OPEN " position if
starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
Figure 12. Engine Choke Lever (Open)
Figure 11. Engine Choke Lever
5. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 13) in the " ON "
position.
Figure 13. Engine ON/OFF Switch
INITIAL START-UP