4.Turn the engine switch (Figure 8) to the ON position.

Figure 8. Engine ON/OFF Switch

5.Located on the engine cover is the main start/stop switch (Figure 9). Pull this switch outward to start the engine.

Figure 9. Main ON/OFF Switch

6.Pull the starter grip (Figure 10) lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently. Push the clutch lever forward, toward the tow tongue 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 10. Starter Grip

WM-120P/S — INITIAL START-UP

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, then dump.

NOTE

Be sure to stand clear of the dump handle when the mixer is operational. Any binding of material between the mixer blades and the drum will cause the drum handle to move to the discharge position, thus causing bodily harm.

STARTING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR

1.After the electric motor has been connected to a power source by a licensed electrician it can then be ready for use.

2.Set the electric motor's ON/OFF switch (Figure 11) to the ON position.

Figure 11. Main ON/OFF Switch

3.Engage the clutch lever and verify that the paddle shaft is rotating, then follow steps 1, 2 and 3 outlined in the mixing section above.

STOPPINGTHE MIXER (gasoline)

1.Push the main start/stop switch (Figure 9) inward to stop the engine.

turn the fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position

3.Disconnect the spark plug.

4.Clean drum of all debris and foreign matter.

STOPPINGTHE MIXER (electric)

1.Place the electric motor's start/stop switch (Figure 11) in the OFF position.

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

3.Clean drum of all debris and foreign matter.

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WM-120PM specifications

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