Multiquip SP2S20H20 - Manual (Page 24)

PAGE 24 — MQ SP2 SLAB SAW — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (09/08/06)
MQ SP2 SLAB SAW — MANUAL START-UP (13HP HONDA ENGINE)
1. Ensure the diamond blade has been mounted correctly and
that it is raised above the surface you are about to saw.
2. For wet cutting operations, ensure the water tank is filled to
capacity (5 gallons). Connect the water tank hose to the water
system brass fitting on the rear of the console (Figure 18) and
test for adequate water flow to the diamond blade before
operation.
3. Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 19) to the ON position.
Figure 19. Fuel Valve Lever
Figure 20. Engine ON/Off Switch
Figure 21. Choke Lever (Open Position)
5. If operating the SP2 in cold weather conditions , skip this
step and proceed to step 6. Place the Choke Lever
(Figure 21) in the OPEN position. Skip to step 7.
The CLOSED position of the choke
lever enriches the fuel mixture for
starting a COLD engine. The OPEN
position provides the correct fuel
mixture for normal operation after
starting, and for restarting a warm
engine.
4. Place the Engine ON / OFF switch (Figure 20) in the ON
position.
NOTE
6. If operating the SP2 in cold weather conditions , place the
Choke Lever (Figure 22) in the CLOSED position.
Figure 22. Choke Lever (Closed Position)
The following start-up procedure makes reference to a HONDA
13 HP Engine (Manual Start)
When the engine is running the cutting blade
is ALWAYS
spinning. Raise the blade high
above the surface when maneuvering the
saw. Damage to the blade and/or saw may
occur if the blade strikes the pavement.
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
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DO NOT attempt to operate the saw until the Safety, General
Information and Inspection sections have been read and
understood. Depending on engine manufacturer, operating
steps may vary. See engine operating manual.
CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION
The engine governor speed has been set at the factory.
Changing the governor speed could damage the blade and/
or the saw.
CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION