Multiquip EM-900SD EM -900SDCE MIXER - INITIAL START-UP, Startingthe Engine, Stoppingthe Engine

EM -900SDCE MIXER — INITIAL START-UP

This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-up of the EM-900SDCE 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.

CAUTION

Failure to understand the operation of the EM-900SDCE mixer could result in severe damage to the mixer or personal injury.

STARTINGTHE ENGINE

The following steps outline the procedure for starting the engine.

1.Make sure the clutch engagement lever is in the dis-engage position (lever is pointing towards the engine end).

2PUSH the "RED" button (Figure 9) on the throttle control and pull the round black knob about halfway out. Make sure that the throttle lock knob has been dis-engaged.

PUSH-IN, THEN PULL

TO SET THROTTLE

(RPM’s)

THROTTLE LOCK

KNOB, TURN CLOCKWISE

TO LOCK THROTTLE CABLE.

THROTTLE RELEASE	PUSH ALL THE DOWN
AND STOP BUTTON	TO STOP ENGINE

Figure 9. Throttle Control Knob

6.Pull the starter grip (Figure 10) lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently.

7.Push the clutch engagement lever forward (Figure 11), toward the tow end of the mixer.When engine starts adjust throttle lever so that paddle shaft inside mixer rotates between 30 - 40 RPM's. The number of RPM's will vary depending on engine type and load.

Figure 11. Clutch Engagement Lever

MIXING

1.The paddle shaft inside the drum should be rotating at this time.

2.Lift the mixing bag compound onto the steel grate over the bag cutter and let the contents fall into the drum.

3.Add water, and mix compound to desired consistency,

Be sure to stand clear of the dump handle when the mixer is

operational. Any binding of material

NOTE between the mixer blades and the drum will cause the drum handle to move to the discharge position, thus causing bodily harm.

STOPPINGTHE ENGINE

1.Place the clutch engagement lever in the dis-engage position (lever is pointing towards the engine end).

2.PUSH the "RED" throttle button halfway in (idle speed). Allow the engine to cool for 3-5 minutes.

3.PUSH the "RED" throttle button all the way in, this will stop the engine.

Figure 10. Starter Grip

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