EM-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (008/10/04) — PAGE 23
EM-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — INSPECTION
Fuel Check
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
If your mixer has a gasoline engine, determine if the
engine fuel is low. If fuel is low, remove the fuel filler cap
and fill with
unleaded
gasoline. 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.
Blade Check
Check for worn or paddle blades. Make sure that all blades
are adjusted properly. See blade adjustment procedure in
this manual. Replace all defective or damaged blades
immediately.
Explosive Fuel
Hazard
Controls
Start/Stop Switches
This mixer has been equipped with a start/stop switch for
both the gasoline and electric motor mixers. These switches
should be tested every time the engine or electric motor is
started.
Grease Fittings (Dumping Mechanism)
Check the zerk grease fittings at each end of the mixing drum.
These grease fittings lubricate the dumping mechanism. If
the dumping handle is stiff or hard to move lubricate these
fittings.
