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START-UP/OPERATION
6. Pull the starter grip (Figure 17) lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip
gently.
Figure 17. Starter Grip
MIXING
1. On the hydraulic valve, push the drive control lever
(Figure 18) inward for clockwise mixing rotation of
blades. For counterclockwise rotation, pull the drive
control lever outward.
Figure 18. Paddle Shaft Rotation Lever
2. The paddle shaft inside the drum should be rotating
at this time.
3. Add a small amount water to the mixing drum
(Figure 19).
4. Lift the mixing bag compound (Figure 19) onto the steel
safety grate over the bag cutter and let the contents
fall into the drum. Add more water if desired and mix
compound to desired consistency.
Figure 19. Filling Mixing Drum
DUMPING
1. Pull hydraulic dump lever (Figure 20) outward to place
drum in dump position (Figure 21).
Figure 20. Dump Control Lever
BAG CUTTER
CAUTION
NEVER stand in front or behind the
mixing drum while it is being placed in the
dump position. Stay clear of the mixing
drum while it is being positioned.
When Dumping stand clear of tub