Multiquip MQD3H - Manual (Page 18)

PAGE 18 — MQD2H/3H DIAPHRAGM PUMPS — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #7 (05/24/13)
6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 14) and slowly pull it out. The
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly
and smoothly for starting.
Figure 14. Starter Grip
MQ-D2H/D3H — OPERATION
Starting the Engine ( HONDA engine)
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 9) to the "ON"
position.
2. Move the throttle lever (Figure 10) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
Figure 9. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
Figure 10. Throttle Lever (1/3 Start Position)
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 11) in the "CLOSED " position
if starting a cold engine.
4. Place the choke lever (Figure 12) in the "OPEN " position
if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
Figure 11. Engine Choke Lever (CLOSED)
Figure 12. Engine Choke Lever (Open)
5. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 13) in the "ON "
position.
Figure 13. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the trash pump. It is extremely important that this
section be read carefully before attempting to use the pump in
the field.
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 - Read Manual
OPERATION
CAUTION - General Safety Precautions
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the pump.
NEVER operate the pump in a confined
area or enclosed area structure that does
not provide ample
free flow of air.