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LOADING AND MIXING BFM, FGM, SMM AND OTHER HIGHLY VISCOUS
SLURRIES
1. With clutch disengaged (turned off) and agitator control in the NEUTRAL position, start
engine and allow it to warm up. See STARTING PROCEDURE page 13.
2. Start filling unit with water using one of the sources of water listed below. When water reaches
the top of the agitator paddle blades, move agitator to full REVERSE position.
Acceptable Water Sources
A. Water from any stream or pond using a fill pump. When filling from a pond or stream,
be sure to use a suction strainer to filter out any contaminants, which could damage
the pump and unit. Other sources of water are as follows:
B. Any pressure source, eg. fire hydrant. This unit is supplied with a 6 in. (15.2 cm)
air gap fill port, but it is necessary to consult local authorities before using water
main in order to abide by local ordinances.
C. Water tanker.
3. Piping System Cleanout Procedure:
A. Remove discharge nozzle and coupler gasket from the remote valve coupler at the
end of the discharge hose (or from boom on the platform option).
B. Aim discharge hose (or boom on the platform option) into an open area away from
any persons, obstructions, or high voltage power lines.
C. Open discharge and remote valves and close recirculation valve.
D. Open throttle to approximately 1/2 to 3/4 full.
E. Engage (turn on) clutch with a firm snap. Do NOT allow clutch to slip.
F. When discharge stream is clear, open recirculation valve and close discharge
valve. After recirculation stream is clear, disengage (turn off) clutch.
G. Replace coupler gasket in the remote valve coupler (or in boom on the platform
option).
4. Continue filling tank with water.
5. Increase throttle to 3/4 of full throttle.
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