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Tasks Prior to Starting the Engine/Motor
Make sure to complete the following tasks prior to
starting the engine/motor:
• Fill all liquids to appropriate levels for proper saw
operation.
• Turn off water valve.
• Turn off water pump.
• Set speed control lever at Neutral (self-propelled
model).
• Disengage transmission (self-propelled model).
• Set engine throttle to slowest position (gas saw).
• Turn off hydraulic ball valve (hydraulic motor saw).
• Remove tools from work area.
• Raise blade off ground.
Starting the Engine/Motor
Gasoline Engine
1. Open the fuel shutoff valve or move the fuel shutoff
lever to the open or on position.
2. Close the choke.
3. Increase the throttle by approximately 1/3 (Honda
engine). Increase the throttle to
Note: When restarting a warm
engine, open the choke.
FAST
4. Turn on the engine switch (applicable models).
(Briggs
Vanguard engine).
5. Pull the recoil starter handle backward slowly until
resistance is felt, and then pull the handle backward
quickly (applicable models). Gently return the handle
and repeat if the engine does not start. Note: Refer
to the engine manual for troubleshooting
recommendations after several failed attempts
.
Figure 22: Recoil Starter
6. Insert the key into the ignition, turn the key to Start,
and release the key when the engine starts
(applicable models). If the engine does not start,
release the key and try again shortly. Note: Refer to
the engine manual if the engine does not start after
two attempts
.
Figure 23: Ignition
7. Decrease the throttle to the slowest position.
Gradually open the choke while the engine warms
up.
8. Increase the throttle to the fastest position and
adjust the throttle as necessary for maximum
efficiency. DO NOT exceed the maximum
recommended cutting speed when operating the
saw.
Electric Motor
1. Plug the saw into an outlet or generator. Refer to
Diamond Products for a list of recommended power
cord gauges. Note: DO NOT supply less power or
more power, through the power source, to the motor
than what the motor is rated for
2. Press the start button on the starter box.
.
Hydraulic Motor
1. Connect the return hose from the hydraulic power
unit to the return line quick disconnect on the saw.
2. Connect the pressure hose from the hydraulic power
unit to the pressure line quick disconnect on the
saw. Note: The motor will not start if the hoses are
improperly connected
3. Turn on the hydraulic power unit.
.
4. Push the ball valve on the saw down 90° to open the
valve and start the motor. Adjust the flow control on
the hydraulic power unit to increase/decrease the
motor speed. DO NOT exceed the maximum
recommended blade speed when cutting. DO NOT
use a hydraulic power unit that will supply less
power to the hydraulic motor than required.
Stopping the Engine/Motor
WARNING
• DO NOT disconnect hydraulic
hoses when the saw is running.