shutdown

Stopping the Engine

Normal Shutdown

1.Move the throttle lever to the IDLE position (Figure 16) and run the engine for three minutes at low speed.

Figure 16. Throttle Lever (Idle)

2.After the engine cools, push the engine ON/OFF switch inward to the “OFF” position (Figure 17).

Figure 17. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF)

3.Place the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 18) in the "OFF" position.

Figure 18. Fuel Valve Lever (OFF)

Emergency Shutdown

1.Move the throttle lever quickly to the IDLE position, and place the engine ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.

Stopping the electric motor

1.Place the electric motor's ON/OFF switch (Figure 19) in the OFF position.

ON

OFF

Figure 19. Electric Motor ON/OFF Switch (ON)

2.Disconnect the electric motor's extension cord from its power source.

Storage (Daily)

1.Clean drum of all debris and foreign matter.

2.Store mixer in a clean dry location.

Storage (30 days) Gasoline Models Only

1.Drain the fuel tank completely, or add STA-BIL to the fuel.

2.Run the engine until the gasoline in the carburetor is completely consumed.

3.Completely drain the oil from the crankcase and refill with fresh oil.

4.Remove the spark plug, pour 2 or 3 cc of SAE 30 oil into the cylinder and crank slowly to distribute the oil.

5.Slowly rotate the engine a few times with the starter rope and install a new plug.

6.Pull out the starter rope slowly and stop at the compression point.

7.Clean all external parts of the mixer with a cloth.

8.Cover the mixer and store in a clean, dry place

WM45H/E PLASTER MORTAR MIXER • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (09/27/12) — page 19

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