EM120 HYD. PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER• OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (09/09/19) — PAGE 15
BASIC COMPONENTS (MIXER)
Figure 2. Mixer Major Components
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1.
Tires Ply
— The tire ply (layers) number is rated in
letters. This mixer uses 13-inch 2-ply tires. Replace
with only recommended type tires.
2.
Engine Cover —
Lift this cover to gain access to the
engine or electric motor.
3.
ON/OFF Switch
— This switch is located on the side
of the mixer frame. When activated it will shut down the
engine. Pull out when starting the engine.
4.
Cabinet/Latch
— Encloses engine and electric motor
(option).
NEVER
run mixer with cabinet removed. Use
latches to secure engine compartment cabinet.
5.
Mixing Paddles —
This mixer uses rubber mixing
paddles for the mixing of plaster and mortar. Always
clean paddles after each use
6.
Bag Cutter —
This feature allows mixing bags to be
opened easily, therefore allowing the contents of the
bag to fall directly into the mixing drum.
7.
Safety Grill —
Provided for operator safety. This safety
grill is designed to keep hands and solid objects out of
the mixing drum when in use. This grill should be closed
at all times when mixer is in use.
DO NOT
remove the
grill or grill opening bar. Keep the grill clean by washing
it down daily.
8.
Safety Grill Lock Handle —
To prevent injury to hands
and arms, the safety grill should
ALWAYS
be locked
when the mixing of plaster or mortar is required. Also
when transporting the mixer the safety grill should be
locked. The safety grill should only be un-locked when
cleaning of the blades and drum is required.
9.
Pivot Point/Zerk Fitting —
There is a zerk grease
fitting on each end of the mixing drum. These fittings
lubricate the dumping mechanism. Lubricate both
fittings at least twice a week.
10.
Drum Bearing —
There is a sealed bearing on
each end of the mixing drum. Bearings are packed
and sealed at the factory and require no further
maintenance.
11.
Mixing Drum —
Steel mixing drum. Drum capacity is
12 cu. ft (340 liters). Mixing materials such as mortar,
plaster are to be placed into this drum for mixing.
Always clean the drum after each use.
DO NOT
use this
mixing drum for the mixing of
volatile or hot liquids
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12.
Tow Bar/Coupler
— This mixer uses various towing
bars, please reference the frame assembly drawing
and parts list in this manual to determine which tow
bar meets your requirements.
13.
Safety Chain
— This mixer uses a 3/16-inch thick, 72
inches long zinc-plated saftey chain.
ALWAYS
connect
the safety chain when towing.
14.
Cantilever (U-Type) Suspension
— This mixer uses
a cantilever type suspension. Check the mounting
hardware for bolt hole elongation and tightness. See
maintenance section of this manual for recommended
maintenance.
15.
Chock Blocks
— Place these blocks (not included as
part of the mixer package) under each mixer wheel
to prevent rolling, when mixer is not connected to the
towing vehicle.
