Stone 65CMED, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION

65CMED & 95CMED

BEFORE STARTING

Mixers are shipped completely assembled and ready

for operation except for installation of the safety chain.

SAFETY CHAIN INSTALLATION

 - Remove the

safety chain kit from the engine compartment.  The kit

includes (1) 12 ft. length of safety chain and (2)

connecting links.  Pull one end of the chain through the

(2) key hole slots located in the front post of the mixer

with a hook (see drawing below and decal on mixer

front post).  Attach the connecting links to each end of

the chain.  Follow the instructions in the TOWING

section of this manual and on the mixer front post to

attach the safety chain to the towing vehicle.

INSTALLING CHAIN TO MIXER

OIL LEVELS AND LUBRICATION

 - Be sure to

check the oil levels in the engine and engine reduction

unit BEFORE starting this unit.  The engine warranty is

VOID

 if it is run without oil.  Consult the ENGINE

MANUAL supplied with this unit for specific

instructions and oil recommendations.

Also check the trunnion bearings to make sure they

have been greased.  Consult the Lubrication Section of

the manual for the specific instructions if greasing is

required.

BEFORE WORKING ON MACHINE, MAKE

SURE ENGINE SPARK PLUG WIRE IS

DISCONNECTED, OR, IF ELECTRIC, THAT

THE ELECTRIC CORD IS DISCONNECTED, TO

PREVENT ANY ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

HARDWARE

 - Check all hardware on mixer and

engine / motor before starting.  Consult the TORQUE

CHART section of this manual and tighten any loose

hardware accordingly.  Loose hardware will contribute

to early component failure and poor performance.

FUEL

 - If your mixer is equipped with a gasoline

engine, fill the gas tank with clean gasoline from a

safety can.  Consult the ENGINE MANUAL supplied

with this unit for the proper type of gasoline required.

DO NOT

 mix oil with gasoline.

FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES FOUND IN THE

SAFETY PRECAUTION SECTION OF THIS

MANUAL WHENEVER HANDLING GASOLINE.

TO START THE ENGINE/MOTOR

COLD START

 - Open the fuel valve under the gas

tank all the way.  Open the throttle approximately half

way and apply the choke.  Pull the starter rope sharply.

If the engine doesn't start after (3) pulls, open choke

slightly to prevent flooding.  When the engine starts,

open the choke and adjust the throttle as necessary to

keep it running.  Allow the engine to warm up for a few

minutes before placing it under the load.  Always

operate the engine at full throttle when under load.

HOT START

 - Open the valve under the gas tank all

the way if it has been shut off.  Open the throttle

approximately half way.  Do not apply the choke.  Pull

the starter rope sharply until the engine starts.  When

the engine starts, adjust the throttle.  Always operate

the engine at full throttle when under load.  Adjust

engine speed so drum is turning between 20 - 25 RPM.

NOTE:

 These starting instructions are general

guidelines only.  Since many engine options are

available on the manufacturer's CMED mixers, consult

the ENGINE MANUAL included with this unit for

specific instructions.

WARNING

WARNING