PAGE 24 — WM-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/09/04)
This section is intended to assist the operator
with the initial start-up of the WM-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.
Failure to understand the operation of the WM-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.
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.
Figure 11. Fuel Shut-OFF Lever
2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever
(Figure 12) to the CLOSED position.
Figure 12. Choke Lever
Figure 13. Throttle Lever
WM-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — START-UP PROCEDURE
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
NEVER operate the mixer in a confined
area or enclosed area structure that
does not provide ample

free flow of air

.
Explosive Fuel
Hazard
3. Move the throttle lever (Figure 13) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
Respiratory Hazard