C10SH8-PH8 CONCRETE MIXER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/06/09) — PAGE 19
INSPECTION
BEFORE STARTING
Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
1.
Clean the mixer, removing dirt and dust, particularly the
2.
engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
Check the air fi lter for dirt and dust. If air fi lter is dirty,
3.
replace air fi lter with a new one as required.
Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with
4.
dry compressed air.
Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
5.
ENGINE OIL CHECK
To check the engine oil level, place the mixer on secure
1.
level ground with the engine stopped.
Remove the fi ller dipstick from the engine oil fi ller hole
2.
(Figure 5) and wipe it clean.
Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
Figure 5.
Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it
3.
into the fi ller neck. Check the oil level shown on the
dipstick.
If the engine oil level is low (Figure 6), fi ll to the edge
4.
of the oil fi ller hole with the recommended oil type (Table
6). See Table 2 for the oil capacity of your type engine.
Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Figure 6.
FUEL CHECK
If fuel is low, remove the fuel fi ller cap and fi ll with unleaded
gasoline.
Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
1.
Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low,
2.
replenish with unleaded fuel.
When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for fi ltration.
3.
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.
BLADE CHECK
Check for worn blades. If using a steel tub and the blades
are worn, replace the entire tub assembly. Remember the
blades are welded to tub.
If using a plastic tub, replace the blades using the part
numbers referenced in the parts section of this manual.
START/STOP SWITCHES
This mixer has been equipped with a start/stop switches
for both the gasoline and electric motor mixers. These
switches should be tested every time the engine or motor
is started.
GREASE FITTINGS (ZERK)
Check the zerk fittings (Figure 20) as shown in the
maintenance section of this manual. These grease fi ttings
lubricate the handwheel,gear and yoke.
Oil Type
Table 6.
Season
Temperature
Oil Type
Summer
25°C or Higher
SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall
25°C~10°C
SAE 10W-30/20
Winter
0°C or Lower
SAE 10W-10
DANGER
Motor fuels are highly fl ammable 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.
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