Vanguard 45198 manual Operating Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: All parts below refer to the parts listed and shown on pages 8 and 9 of this manual.

1.CAUTION: Do not attempt to move the Cement Mixer when it is full and/or in operation.

2.Place the Cement Mixer on a solid, flat, and level surface that is capable of sup- porting the weight of the mixer and it’s load.

3.Start the Engine (45), and allow it to reach the appropriate operating temperature as instructed in the Engine manufacturer’s operating manual.

4.NOTE: Filling and emptying the Drum (4) is best done with the Drum rotating. Do not turn off the Cement Mixer while full of cement.

5.With the Drum (4) operating between 20-36 RPM, the Cement Mixer is now ready for the addition of the concrete mix.

6.To determine the proper amount of water, gravel, cement, and sand, refer to Fig- ure A.

SAMPLE MIX VOLUME**

MIX VOLUME (CU. FT.)	3	4	6
Cement (Bags)	1/2	2/3	1
Water (Gal.)	2-1/2	3-1/2	5-1/4
Sand (Gal./Shovels)	9	12	18
Gravel (Gal./Shovels)	12	16	23
**Mix volume may vary depending on aggregate used.

FIGURE A

7.For best results, proceed as follows:

A.Pour the required amount of water into the Drum (4).

B.Add the required amount of gravel into the Drum.

C.Add the required amount of cement into the Drum.

D.Add the required amount of sand into the Drum.

8.Allow adequate time for the water, gravel, cement, and sand to thoroughly mix.

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