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Operation
BEFORE STARTING
Mixers are shipped completely assembled and ready
for operation except for installation of the safety chain.
SAFETY CHAIN INSTALLATION
Remove the safety chain kit from the engine
compartment. The kit includes (1) 12 ft. length of
safety chain and (2) connecting links. Pull one end of
the chain through the (2) key hole slots located in the
front post of the mixer with a hook (see drawing below
and decal on mixer front post). Attach the connecting
links to each end of the chain. Follow the instructions
in the TOWING section of this manual and on the
mixer front post to attach the safety chain to the towing
vehicle.
INSTALLING CHAIN TO MIXER
OIL LEVELS AND LUBRICATION
Be sure to check the oil levels in the engine and engine
reduction unit BEFORE starting this unit. The engine
warranty is
VOID
if it is run without oil. Consult the
ENGINE MANUAL supplied with this unit for specific
instructions and oil recommendations.
Also check the trunnion bearings to make sure they
have been greased.
BEFORE WORKING ON MACHINE, MAKE
SURE ENGINE SPARK PLUG WIRE IS
DISCONNECTED, OR IF ELECTRIC, THAT THE
ELECTRIC CORD IS DISCONNECTED, TO
PREVENT ANY ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
HARDWARE
Check all hardware on mixer and engine / motor before
starting. Consult the TORQUE CHART section of this
manual and tighten any loose hardware accordingly.
FUEL
If your mixer is equipped with a gasoline engine, fill
the gas tank with clean gasoline from a safety can.
Consult the ENGINE MANUAL supplied with this unit
for the proper type of gasoline required.
DO NOT
mix oil with gasoline.
FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES FOUND IN THE
SAFETY PRECAUTION SECTION OF THIS
MANUAL WHENEVER HANDLING GASOLINE.
TO START THE ENGINE/MOTOR
GASOLINE ENGINE COLD START
- Open the fuel
valve under the gas tank all the way. Open the throttle
approximately half way and apply the choke. Pull the
starter rope sharply until the engine starts. When the
engine starts, open the choke and adjust the throttle as
necessary to keep it running. Allow the engine to warm
up for a few minutes before placing it under the load.
If the engine doesn't start after (3) pulls, open choke
slightly to prevent flooding. Always operate the engine
at full throttle when under load.
WARNING
WARNING
Before Starting/Safety Chain/Oil
Levels and Lubrication/To Start 0
