MIX N' GO MIXER — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (11/07/05) — PAGE 21
MIX N' GO MIXER — PRE-INSPECTION (GASOLINE ENGINE)
Figure 15. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler
neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 16), fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil
capacity is 0.48 quarts (.45 liters)
Figure 16. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Before Starting
1.
Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2.
Clean the mixer, removing dirt and dust, particularly the
engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3.
Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace
air filter with a new one as required.
4.
Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry
compressed air.
5.
Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
Engine Oil Check
1.
To check the engine oil level, place the mixer on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2.
Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 15) and wipe clean.
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
.
ALWAYS
wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the mixer.
NEVER
place hands inside drum while the
engine is running.
ALWAYS
shut the engine
down before performing any kind of
maintenance service on the mixer.
Fuel Check
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if
mishandled.
DO NOT
smoke while refueling.
DO NOT
attempt
to refuel the mixer if the engine is
hot!
or
running
.
1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish
with unleaded fuel.
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO
NOT
top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
V-Belt Check
A worn or damaged V-belt can adversely affect the performance
of the mixer. If a V-belt is defective or worn simply replace the V-
belt as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.
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