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PAGE 28 — MQ62TK SERIES TRASH PUMP • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/30/18)
DANGER
NEVER operate the pump in a confined
area or enclosed structure that does not
provide an ample free flow of air.
WARNING
NEVER pump flammable fluids, corrosive chemicals,
or fluids containing toxic substances. These fluids can
create potentially dangerous health and environmental
hazards. Contact local authorities for assistance.
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to operate the
pump until the Safety Information,
General Information, and Inspection
sections of this manual have been read
and thoroughly understood.
CAUTION
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing
protection while operating the pump.
NOTICE
NEVER attempt to start the engine unless the pump
has first been primed with water. Severe damage can
occur to the pump's mechanical seal if the pump has
not been primed.
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move the engine throttle lever to the midway point
between the FULL SPEED (rabbit) and IDLE (turtle)
positions. See Figure 12.
Figure 12. Starting the Engine
2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn
it clockwise to the START position (Figure 12). Once
the engine has started, release the ignition key. The
key will automatically return to the RUN position.
3. Make sure the status indicator LEDs on the control
panel are OFF (Figure 12). If the charge indicator LED
remains lit after the engine has started, increase engine
speed until the LED turns OFF.
AUX
1
AUX
2
OFF
RUN
HOURS
START
FUSE LOCATED INSIDE PANEL
THROTTLE
LEVER
MIDWAY
POINT
IGNITION
KEY
STATUS
INDICATORS