INSPECTION
HYDRAULIC OIL
Check hydraulic oil sight gauge (Figure 12) to ensure that hydraulic oil is at the midway level.
Figure 12. Hydraulic Oil Sight Gauge
HYDRAULIC HOSES
Check hydraulic hoses to make sure they are not worn, frayed or defective.
GREASE FITTINGS (BEARINGS)
Check the zerk grease fittings (Figure 13) on the bearing housings and dump support brackets at each end of the mixing drum. These grease fittings lubricate the dumping mechanism. If the dumping handle is stiff or hard to move lubricate these fittings.
Figure 14. Grease Fittings (Dump Cylinder)
BLADE CHECK
Check for worn or paddle blades. Make sure that all blades are adjusted properly. See blade adjustment procedure in this manual. Replace all defective or damaged blades immediately.
DUMP HANDLE (MANUAL DUMP MACHINES ONLY)
Before operating a manual dump mixer, ensure that the dump handle has been placed in the operating position. See Figure 15.
1.Remove and retain nuts (2) and bolts (2) that secure dump handle to the drum in towing position.
2.Place dump handle in operating position and
Figure 13. Grease Fittings (Bearings)
GREASE FITTING (DUMP CYLINDER)
1. If your unit has hydraulic dump capability, check the zerk grease fitting at the top of the dump cylinder (Figure 14). This grease fitting lubricates the hydraulic dumping mechanism.
Figure 15. Dump Handle
WM120PH/SH HYDRAULIC MIXER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #7 (09/15/11) — PAGE 23
