Stow t-20h — initial start-up (engine), Caution – Multiquip T20H User Manual

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PAGE 18 —STOW T-20H TRASH PUMP — PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (05/29/03)

STOW T-20H — INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)

6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 11) 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.

7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever

(Figure 12 ) to the

CLOSED

position. If the engine has not

started repeat steps 1 through 6.

Figure 11. Starter Grip

8. Before the pump is placed into operation, run the engine for

several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that would
associate with a lose component.

9. To begin pumping, place the throttle lever (Figure 13) in the

"

RUN"position.

Figure 12. Choke Lever (Closed)

Figure 13. Throttle Lever (Run)

Stopping The Engine

Normal Shutdown

1. Move the throttle lever to the IDLE position (Figure 14) and

run the engine for three minutes at low speed.

Figure 14. Throttle Lever (Idle)

2. After the engine

cools

, turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the

OFF” position (Figure 15).

3. Place the

fuel shut-off lever

(Figure 16) in the OFF

position.

Figure 15. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF)

Figure 16. Fuel Valve Lever (OFF)

Emergency Showdown

1. Move the throttle lever quickly to the

IDLE

position, and place

the engine ON/OFF switch in the

OFF

position.

CAUTION :

ALWAYS run engine at

full speed while

pumping.

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