STOW MS-40M — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/17/02) — PAGE 11
MS-40M — CONTROLS
Safety Grill — Provided for operator safety. This safety grill is
designed to keep hands and solid objects out of the mixing drum
when in use. This grill should be closed at all times when mixer
is in use. DO NOT remove the grill or grill opening bar. Keep the
grill clean by washing it down daily.
Bag Cutter— This feature allows compound mixing bags to be
opened easily, therefore allowing the contents of the bag to fall
directly into the mixing drum.
Mixing Paddles — Used in the mixing of material. This unit
uses four different types of paddles to provide a fast uniform mix.
Dump Handle — Pull this handle downward to dump the contents
of the drum. Push the handle upward to return the drum to its
vertical position.
Zerk Fitting — There is, on each end of the mixing drum a zerk
grease fitting. These fittings lubricate the dumping mechanism.
Lubricate both fittings at least twice a week.
Mixing Drum — Made of

steel

. Mixing materials such as
concrete, mortar, plaster are to be placed into this drum for
mixing. Always clean the drum after each use.
Tow Bar — When towing is required, connect tow bar to a
vehicle Reference page 14.
Engine Cover — Lift this cover to gain access to the engine
compartment.
ON/OFF Switch (gasoline) — This switch is provided on

mixers

with gasoline

engines only and is located on the side of the
engine cover. When activated it will shut down the engine.
ON/OFF Switch (electric) — This switch is provided on mixers
with electric motors. To gain access to this switch, lift the engine
cover. When activated it will shut down the electric motor.
Clutch Lever — Push the clutch lever forward, toward the tow
tongue end of the mixer to engage clutch. Once clutch is
engaged paddle shaft will rotate. To disengage clutch pull the
clutch backwards towards the engine.
Figure 1. Mixer