PAGE 32 — EM120P/S HYDRAULIC MIXER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (09/15/11)
MAINTENANCE (MIXER)
3. After first road use, retorque all lug nuts in sequence.
Check all wheel lug nuts periodically.
Figure 40. Axle Support Components
Figure 39. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence
SUSPENSION
The suspension type axle and associated hardware (Figure
40) should be periodically inspected for signs of excessive
wear, elongation of bolt holes, and loosening of fasteners.
Replace all damaged parts immediately.
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 engine “Kill” button to the
“OFF” position.
2. Place the hydraulic paddle lever (Figure 5) in "neutral"
position do disengage.
3.
ALWAYS

disconnect the spark plug wire

(gasoline
engines) before cleaning the inside of the drum. If mixer
is equipped with an electric motor

remove power cord

from AC power source

. In addition make sure the
clutch engagement lever is

disengaged

.
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, wheels, cabinet
and frame.