Multiquip SP403030 - Manual (Page 36)

PAGE 36 — MQ SP4030 SAW • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/22/09)
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the Engine
1. Move the speed control handle to the NEUTRAL
position.
2. Set the throttle to IDLE.
3. Make sure the emergency stop button is in the OUT
position.
4. Ensure that water lines are attached and water is
flowing to the saw blade.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Figure 29).
6. Wait for the glow plug indicator light to go out. See
Figure 30.
7. Turn ignition switch to the START position; RELEASE
switch after engine starts.
WARNING
DO NOT leave the saw unattended while the engine is
running. NEVER start, park, or leave the saw unattended
on a slope.
CAUTION
Allow the engine to warm up before increasing engine
speed.
DO NOT stop the engine abruptly when hot. Reduce the
throttle to idle and allow the engine to run one or two
minutes before turning the ignition switch off. This allows
the engine to cool down preventing damage to the Turbo
charger.
OPERATION
Figure 29. ON/OFF Switch
1. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
2. Engine High Temp Warning Light
3. Glow Plug Warning Light
4. Not Used
5. Air Filter Warning Light
6. Battery Warning Light
Figure 30. Ignition Switch and System Status
8. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes.
9. Set the throttle to the recommended engine RPM to match
the recommended blade speed of the attached blade.
10. Lower the blade to the cut depth.
11. Move the control handle FORWARD to advance the cut.