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PAGE 24 — EM-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (008/10/04)
This section is intended to assist the operator
with the initial start-up of the EM-70 mixer (with
gasoline engine or electric motor). It is extremely
important that this section be read carefully
before attempting to use the mixer in the field.
DO NOT
use your mixer until this section is thoroughly
understood.
Failure to understand the operation of the EM-70 series
mixers could result in
severe damage
to the mixer or
personal injury
.
See Figure 5 for the location of any control referenced in
this manual.
Start-up Procedure(Gasonline Engine)
The following steps outline the procedure for starting the
engine. Depending on the type of engine employed in the
mixer the steps may vary slightly. If your mixer has an electric
motor disregard this section.
1.
Move the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 11) to the
ON
position.
Figure 11. Fuel Shut-OFF Lever
2.
To star t a cold engine, move the choke lever
(Figure 12) to the
CLOSED
position.
Figure 12. Choke Lever
Figure 13. Throttle Lever
EM-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — START-UP PROCEDURE
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
NEVER
operate the mixer in a confined
area or enclosed area structure that
does not provide ample
free flow of air
.
General Safety
3.
Move the throttle lever (Figure 13) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
Respiratory Hazard