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OPERATION
45CM & 55CM
CLEANING
For consistent performance, long life and continued
high quality mixing of cement, thoroughly clean the
mixer inside and out at the end of each day's operation.
Drum may be scoured by 2 minute operation with
gravel and water mixture. Discharge, then hose down
drum inside and outside. Keep mixer clean.
Before cleaning, shut off the engine or motor and
disconnect the spark plug wire or electric cord to
prevent accidental starting. Spray the mixer with water
before the mix dries to remove any accumulations.
Dried mix should be scraped out as necessary. DO
NOT beat on drum with shovel, hammer or other
device to break up accumulations of dried mix, as this
will dent and damage the drum.
NEVER POUR OR SPRAY WATER ON THE
ENGINE OR MOTOR.
NEVER PUT HANDS OR ANY OBJECT INTO
THE DRUM WHILE THE ENGINE OR MOTOR
IS RUNNING.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE OR ELECTRIC CORD WHEN CLEANING
INSIDE DRUM.
TOWING
Before attempting to tow this mixer, check the state
and local laws that apply to your intended route and
check the following:
1. Hitch attached to the towing vehicle
securely.
2. Towpole fully extended and bolted to mixer
securely.
3. Safety chain hooked up properly (see
illustration or decal on mixer front post).
WARNING
WARNING
INSTALLING CHAIN TO VEHICLE
4. Lug nuts, wheel nuts and axle mount nuts tight.
5. Drum rotated straight down, dump handle lock
pin firmly seated into the tilt disc.
6. Tires in good shape and at proper inflation
as follows:
Tire size 4.80 x 8 @ 60 P.S.I.
Refer to FRAME, DRUM, AND ENGINE
ASSEMBLY section of the Service/Parts Manual for
parts identification and location.
DO NOT EXCEED A TOWING SPEED OF 55
MILES/HR (90 KM/HR). FOR POOR ROAD
CONDITIONS OR INCLEMENT WEATHER,
REDUCE SPEED ACCORDINGLY.