Multiquip SP2S20H - Manual (Page 29)

Sp2S20h paVeMeNT SaW • operaTioN MaNual — reV. #1 (02/17/12) — page 29
startup
eNgiNe STarTup
1. Ensure the wheel clamps are in the loCKeD position.
(Figure 19).
Figure 19. Wheel Clamp
2. Ensure the Engine Shutdown Switch on the handlebar
and the ignition switch are both in the oFF position to
avoid accidental starting (Figure 20 and Figure 21).
Figure 20. Engine Shutdown Switch
Figure 21. Ignition Switch (OFF position)
3. Ensure the diamond blade has been mounted correctly
and that it is raised above the surface you are about
to saw.
NOTICE
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. If operating the saw in cold weather conditions, place
the Choke Lever (Figure 22) in the CloSeD position.
Figure 22. Choke Lever (Closed Position)
5. In normal weather conditions, place the choke lever in
the OPEN position (Figure 23).
Figure 23. Choke Lever (OPEN Position)
6. Place the throttle lever (Figure 24) halfway between
fast and slow for starting.
Figure 24. Throttle Lever (Mid Position)
7. Rotate the engine shutdown switch (Figure 20) to the
oN position.
PUSH
(CLOSE)
PULL
(OPEN)
FAST
SLOW