PAGE 16 —STOW PORTO MIXER — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (08/08/03)
STOW PORTO MIXER— GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION
This mixer is
only intended for the production of concrete
and
mortar. The mixer must be used for its intended
purposes and is not suitable for the mixing of
flammable or
explosive substances. The mixer must not be used in an
explosive atmosphere.
POWER PLANTS
This portable mixer is powered by either a Briggs and Stratton
4-stroke, verticle valve, single cylinder, gasoline engine rated
at 3.5 hp @3,600 rpm. or a 0.75 hp electric moto
r.
DRUM ASSEMBLY
The drum is instantly removable by unscrewing counter-
clockwise. When inserting drum onto gearbox shaft, make sure
that drum is fully screwed onto shoulder or threads may be
damaged. Use extreme care when screwing on the drum,
spinning drum onto the gearbox shaft too fast may damage
gearbox.
ELECTRICAL
If mixer is equipped with an
electric motor, make sure that
the power being supplied to the motor corresponds to the
voltage rating label on the motor. Supplying the wrong voltage
to the electric motor will cause severe electrical damage to
the motor.
Always make sure that
OFF/ON switch on the electric motor
is in the
OFF position before applying power.
It is
strongly recommended that when plugging in the
mixer's power cord into a receptacle, that a G.F.C.I. (
Ground
Fault Current Interrupter) receptacle be used.
EXTENSION CABLES
The extension cable should be a 3-wire configuration that
includes a ground wire that conforms to UL code. The wire
cross section must be a minimum of 2.5 mm
2
. Choose an
extension cord of adequate current carrying as Reference in
Table 5. Remember
distance affects the wire size of the
extension cable.
Ensure that the extension cable is carefully laid out avoid-
ing
wet areas, sharp edges and locations where vehicles
might run over it. Avoid allowing the extension cable to be
trapped underneath the mixer.
Unroll the extension cable fully or it will overheat and could
catch fire. Make sure that all extension cable connections
are dry and safe. Replace any defective or badly worn ex-
tension cable immediately.
PORTABLE GENERATORS
When using a
portable generator it must have a minimum
output of 2.5 kw and be continuous rated.
GEARBOX
The gearbox oil level has been preset at the
factory prior to
shipping. Before inspecting the gearbox oil level (Figures 30
and 31), make sure the gearbox is cold before removing the
filler plug. Fill up with EP90. or similar gear oil.
TRANSPORTING THE MIXER
Use a ramp (Figure 3) to load and unload the mixer from the
transport vehicle. Never drop the mixer onto the ground; damage
to the mixer could result.
Figure 3. Mixer Loading
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