Stone CHAMPION 855PMP, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
RUBBER BLADES
The rubber blades are factory pre-set. Due to local
preferences, some readjustment may be desired. On
the 855PMP the blades will never rub on the side of
the drum.
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
DISENGAGE DRIVE TRAIN
Move clutch lever located at front of mixer to the
UP position (lever parallel to front post).
CHECK DRUM DUMP LATCH
Make sure that the drum latch is engaged with the
drum in the upright or mixing position.
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 about (3) times. 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.
HOT START - Open the valve under the gas tank
all the way if it has been shut off. Open the throttle
approximately half way. Do not apply the choke.
Pull the starter rope sharply until the engine starts.
When the engine starts, adjust the throttle. Always
operate the engine at full throttle when under load.
NOTE: These starting instructions are general
guidelines only. Since many engine Options are
available on the manufacturer's PMP mixers, consult
the ENGINE MANUAL included with this unit for
specific instructions.
ELECTRIC MOTORS - Use the proper size (3)
wire (grounded) extension cord, conforming to the
National Electric Code and Local Ordinances. DO
NOT use (2) wire extension cord. Check any
extension cord which you plan on using carefully for
broken connectors, bare wires and damaged
insulation. DO NOT use any cord found to be in
poor condition. Make sure the extension cord is not
routed through standing water and that all the
connections are tight. Use the shortest extension
cord possible. Turn motor on.
WARNING
WARNING
Hardware/Drive Train/Start
the Engine/Motor