Stow Stow MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR Mixer START-UP Procedures, General Safety, Respiratory Hazard

STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — START-UP PROCEDURES

This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-up of the STOW MS-70H (gasoline engine) or STOW MS-70E (electric motor) mixer.It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the mixer in the field.

DO NOT use your mixer until this section is thoroughly understood.

WARNING General Safety

Failure to understand the operation of the STOW MS-70 series mixers could result in severe damage to the mixer or personal injury.

See Figures 5 and 6 for the location of any control referenced in this manual.

2.To start a cold engine, move the choke lever (Figure 12) to the CLOSED position.

Figure 12. Choke Lever

3.Move the throttle lever (Figure 13) away from the slow position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.

CAUTION

Respiratory Hazard

NEVER operate the mixer in a confined area or enclosed area structure that does not provide ample free flow of air.

Starting (gasoline only)

The following steps outline the procedure for starting the engine. Depending on the type of engine employed in the mixer the

steps may vary slightly. If your mixer has an electric motorFigure 13. Throttle Lever disregard this section.

1.Move the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 11) to the ON position.

Figure 11. Fuel Shut-OFF Lever

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