PAGE 16 — STOW MS-40M— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/17/02)
MS-40M — INITIAL START-UP
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the MS-40M mixer. 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.
CAUTION:
Failure to understand the operation of the MS-
40M mixer could result in severe damage to
the mixer or personal injury.
See Figure 1 (Page 11) for the location of any control referenced
in this manual.
LUBRICANTS
ENGINE OIL
1. Remove the engine oil dipstick from its holder.
2. Determine if the engine oil is low, add correct amount of
engine oil to bring oil level to a normal safe level.
CLUTCH OIL
1. Check the oil level in the clutch compartment, fill with 30
SAE engine oil if needed.
REDUCTION GEAR OIL
1. Check the oil level in the reduction gear compartment, fill
with 90 SAE transmission oil if needed.
ZERK GREASE FITTINGS
1. Check the zerk grease fittings 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.
FUEL
1. If your mixer has a gasoline engine, determine if the engine
fuel is low. If fuel is low, remove the fuel filler cap and fill
with

unleaded

gasoline.
CAUTION:
Handle fuel safely. Motor fuels are highly

flammable

and can be dangerous if
mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling.
Do not attempt to refuel mixer if the engine is
hot or running. Always allow engine to

cool

before refueling.
STARTING THE ENGINE (gasoline only)
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 4) to the ON position.
Figure 4. Fuel Shut-OFF Lever
2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever (Figure 5) to
the CLOSED position.
Figure 5. Choke Lever
3. Move the throttle lever (Figure 6) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
Figure 6. Throttle lever Lever