maintenance
hydraulic oil filter | 9. NEVER pour or spray water over the engine (Figure 30). |
Replace hydraulic oil filter (Figure 29) every 500 hours. Hydraulic tank capacity is 12 gallons (45 liters). Refill with any of the following hydraulic oil types. Shell Tellius 68, Mobil DFE26 or Texaco Rand HDC.
Figure 29. Hydraulic Oil Filter
Mixer Cleaning
It is important that the drum interior is free of dried material. Obstructions can cause the paddle blades to lock against the drum resulting in sudden dump handle movement.
1.Stop the engine. Push the Start/Stop switch on the engine cover inward to the “OFF” position.
2.Place the hydraulic paddle lever in "neutral" position to disengage.
3.ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire before cleaning the inside of the drum.
4.Place "Do Not Operate" tag on mixer.
5.Make sure the rear section of safety grate is connected to the mixing drum.
6.At the end of each day’s operation, place mixer drum in an upright position and spray inside of tub immediately with water to prevent lumps of dried mortar or plaster from forming and contamination of future batches. DO
NOT allow a buildup of materials to form on the blades or anywhere inside the drum.
7.Rotate mixer to dump position and remove debris.
8.Thoroughly clean the entire mixer, cabinet, and frame.
Figure 30. No Spraying of Water
10.When cleaning of the entire mixer is done, return mixing drum to an upright position.
Mixer Storage
For storage of the mixer for over 30 days, the following is recommended:
1.Drain the fuel tank completely, or add
2.Run the engine until the fuel is completely consumed.
3.Completely drain used oil from the engine crankcase and fill with fresh clean oil, then follow the procedures described in the engine manual for engine storage.
4.Clean the entire mixer and engine compartment.
5.Place the mixing drum in the down position (mouth facing downward).
6.Cover the mixer and place it a clean dry area, that is protected from harsh elements.
Pro12 hydraulic mixer • operation manual — rev. #0 (05/06/13) — page 25