Multiquip MC3P - Manual (Page 23)

MIX N' GO MIXER — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (11/07/05) — PAGE 23
MIX N' GO MIXER — INITIAL START-UP (GASOLINE ENGINE)
Starting the Engine ( BRIGGS & STRATTON )
1. Place the choke lever (Figure 21) in the CHOKE (CLOSED)
position if starting a cold engine.
DO NOT attempt to operate the mixer until
the Safety, General Information and
Inspection sections of this manual have
been read and thoroughly understood.
3. Place the throttle lever (Figure 22) in the "TURTLE" (IDLE)
position.
Figure 22. Throttle Lever (Idle Position)
4. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 23) 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 23. Starter Grip
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the walk-behind trowel. It is extremely important that
this section be read carefully before attempting to use the trowel
in the field.
2. Place the choke lever (Figure 20) in the RUN (OPEN)
position if starting a warm engine engine or if the
temperature is warm .
7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever to the
RUN (OPEN) position if needed (Figure 24 ). If the engine
has not started repeat steps 1 through 4.
8. Before the mixer is placed into operation, run the engine for
several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that
would associate with a lose V-belt cover or component.
9. To begin mixing, place the throttle lever (Figure 25) in the
" RABBIT" (FAST) position
Figure 24. Engine Choke Lever (Closed)
Figure 25. Throttle Lever (Fast Position)
Figure 21. Engine Choke Lever (Open)
Figure 20. Engine Choke Lever (Closed)