EM-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — START-UP PROCEDURE

This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-up of the EM-70 mixer (with gasoline engine or electric motor). 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 EM-70 series mixers could result in severe damage to the mixer or personal injury.

See Figure 5 for the location of any control referenced in this manual.

 

CAUTION

Respiratory Hazard

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

Start-up Procedure(Gasonline Engine)

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 motor disregard this section.

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

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.

Figure 13.Throttle Lever

Figure 11. Fuel Shut-OFF Lever

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