Diamond Products CC6566 - Manual (Page 23)

CC6566 - CC6566-3 Concrete Saw Manual
Ignition Switch
Figure 28: Ignition Switch
a. Glow warms the glow plug, which helps start
the engine in cold weather.
b. Stop turns off the engine.
c. Run creates power, but does not start the
engine.
d. Start turns on the engine. DO NOT engage for
a long time to avoid overheating or damaging
the starter. Note: If the engine does not start
right away, release the key and try again
several minutes later. Refer to the engine
manual if the engine does not start after two
attempts.
Throttle Handle
Figure 29: Throttle
a. Turn the throttle handle counterclockwise to
increase the engine speed/blade RPM, or turn
the throttle handle clockwise to decrease the
engine speed/blade RPM.
b. Push in the spring-loaded throttle tip and pull
the throttle out to increase the engine
speed/blade RPM, or push in the spring-loaded
throttle tip and push the throttle in to decrease
the engine speed/blade RPM.
Hold/Release Knob
a. Turn the Hold/Release knob clockwise to hold
the throttle at a consistent engine speed/blade
RPM, or turn the Hold/Release knob
counterclockwise to release the throttle and
adjust the engine speed/blade RPM.
b. Turn the throttle handle clockwise to decrease,
or counterclockwise to increase the
engine/blade RPM when the Hold/Release
button is secure; however, the spring-loaded
throttle tip cannot be pushed in or pulled out to
adjust the engine speed/blade RPM when the
Hold/Release button is secure.
Tasks Prior to Starting the Engine
Complete the tasks listed below prior to starting the
engine:
 Fill fuel tank and check engine oil.
 Turn off water valves.
 Turn off water safety switch.
 Turn off water pump switch.
 Place speed control lever at Neutral.
 Disengage
transmission.
 Pull up on emergency stop button.
 Push in throttle (idle).
 Remove all tools from work area.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
 DO NOT use any other starter
substances or starter fluids
when starting the engine using
the glow plug (e.g., starter fluid
sprayed into the air filter). These materials
are extremely flammable and explosive,
and can melt parts or possibly explode
when used together to start the engine.
1. To start the engine without the glow plug;
insert the key into the ignition, turn the key to
Start, and release the key when the engine
starts. Note: If the engine does not start right
away, release the key and try again
several minutes later. Refer to the engine
manual if the engine does not start after two
attempts.
2. To start the engine using the glow plug; insert
the key into the ignition and turn the key to
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