ALWAYS stop the engine before servicing, adding fuel
and oil.
NEVER run engine without air filter. Severe engine may
occur.
ALWAYS service air cleaner frequently to prevent
carburetor malfunction.
ALWAYS be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety
precautions and operations techniques before using mixer.
ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not being
used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location
out of the reach of children.
DO NOT operate this equipment unless all guards and
safety devices are attached and in place.
CAUTION must be exercised while servicing this
equipment. Rotating and moving parts can cause injury
if contacted.
When towing, an adequate safety chain must be fastened
to the frame. See Towing Guidelines section in this manual.
Keep all inexperienced and unauthorized people away
from the equipment at all times.
Unauthorized equipment modifications will void all
warranties.
Check all fasteners periodically for tightness. Also check
towing tongue bolt, lock nut and wheel lug nuts for wear.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before
allowing anybody’s hands in the mixing drum.
NEVER pour or spray water over the engine or electric motor.
Transporting
ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to
prevent fuel from spilling.
Drain fuel when transporting mixer over long distances
or bad roads.
Maintenance
NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a
running mixer.
ALWAYS allow the mixer a proper amount of time to
cool before servicing.
Keep the mixer in proper running condition.
Fix damage to the mixer immediately and always replace
broken parts.
Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of
potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and
fuel filters.
DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
Emergencies
ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire
extinguisher and first aid kit.
Know the location of the
nearest phone or keep a phone on the job site.
Also know the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance, doctor and fire department. This
information will be invaluable in the case of an
emergency.
Towing Safety Precautions
Check with your county or state safety towing regulations
department before towing your mixer.
Make sure that the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle
are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer "gross vehicle
weight rating" (GVWR).
ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER
tow the mixer with defective hitches, couplings, chains
etc.
CHECK the tire air pressure on both the towing vehicle
and the trailer. Also check the tire tread wear on both
vehicles.
ALWAYS make sure the mixer is equipped with a "Safety
Chain".
ALWAYS attach trailer's safety chain to the frame of
towing vehicle.
ALWAYS make sure that the towing vehicle's directional,
backup, and brake lights are working properly.
Remember in most cases the maximum speed unless
otherwise posted for highway towing is 55 MPH, however
before towing your mixer, check your local state, and
county vehicle towing requirements. Recommended offroad
towing is not to exceed 10 or 15 MPH or less
depending on type of terrain.
Place chocked blocks underneath wheels to prevent
rolling, while parked, if disconnected from towing
vehicle.
Inflate tires to correct pressure, inspect tires for cuts,
and excessive wear. See Table 4 (Tire Wear
Troubleshooting).
When towing of the mixer is required, place the drum in
the up
ALWAYS make sure that the fuel valve lever is in the
OFF position (gasoline models only).
Check wheel mounting lug nuts with a torque wrench.
Torque wheel lug nuts as described in the maintenance
section of this manual.
Check tightness of U-clamp nuts, torque suspension
hardware as referenced in the maintenance section of
this manual.
Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,
or jackknifing. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve gas milage.
