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Operation Procedure
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Setting Up
The following standard checks should be made prior to starting your machine:
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Check your fuel supply, the fuel tank holds 50 gallons, a full tank should last all day.
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Check engine oil level. If oil is needed, add a good grade of H.D. oil. See engine manual
for grade based on operating conditions.
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Check water level in engine radiator. Add as necessary. If in cold climates, a periodic
check should be made on anti-freeze effectiveness.
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There are four alemites on the mixer, two on each end. These should be greased as
described in “The Strong-Mate Mixer” section, and at the end of each day’s operation.
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Check inside the mixer and hopper for foreign items.
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Lower leg stand on the machine. Set-up machine with the rear of the machine slightly
lower than the front. The legs should be set on 2” x 6” lumber to prevent the legs from
sinking into the ground. The machine weight should be distributed evenly on all four
legs.
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Stretch out water hose and attach to water supply. Before starting engine, make sure that
transmission is in neutral. In order to start the engine, use the following procedure:
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Pull engine throttle about 1/3 of the way out.
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Turn ignition key to ON position...indicated by generator light coming on.
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Hold down inter-lock button and engage started button simultaneously.
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Choke if necessary.
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Continue holding inter-lock button down for about 5 seconds after engine has
started or until safety gauges have time to stabilize.
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Allow engine to warm at idle speed – 800-1200 RPM.