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5. Starting machine:
A. Electric motor powered units:
a. Check that everyone is clear of the ma-
chine.
b. Move power engagement clutch to the
left to disengage the mixing elements.
c. Unlatch and open the hood.
d. Turn the power switch ON.
e. Close and latch the hood.
f. Move power engagement clutch to the
right to engage the mixing elements.
B. Gas engine powered units:
a. Check that everyone is clear of the ma-
chine.
b. Pull the emergency stop switch out.
c. Move power engagement clutch to the
left to disengage the drive.
d. Unlatch and open the engine compart-
ment hood.
e. Move the throttle into its midrange posi-
tion.
f. Close the choke if starting when the
engine is cold.
g. Turn the ignition switch to its RUN posi-
tion.
h. Pull sharply on the T bar rope to start the
engine.
i. Allow the engine to run for a couple of
minutes to warm up.
j. Open the choke to its fully open position
when the engine is warm.
k. Move the throttle to its maximum RPM
position.
l. Close and secure the engine compart-
ment hood.
m. Ease the power engagement clutch to
the right to engage the mixing elements.
Fig. 8 POWER ENGAGEMENT CLUTCH
Machine is shown with engine hood
open for illustrative purposes only.
Never operate with hood open.
WARNING
Fig. 7 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH (TYPICAL)
IMPORTANT
Be sure the engine has been set
to give a mixing element speed
of 30 to 35 RPM for the paddles
and 40 to 45 RPM for the spiral.
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