PAGE 20 — STOW CMS-4S CONCRETE MIXERS — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (03/07/17)
STOW CMS-4 CONCRETE MIXER — PRE-INSPECTION (GAS ENGINE)
Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the
filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the engine oil level is low (Figure 8), fill to the edge of
the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 6).
See Table 2 for the oil capacity of your type engine.
Figure 8. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Fuel Check
If your mixer has a gasoline engine, determine if the engine fuel
is low. If fuel is low, remove the fuel filler cap and fill with
unleaded
gasoline. Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous
if mishandled.
DO NOT
smoke while refueling.
DO NOT
attempt
to refuel the trowel if the engine is
hot!
or
running
.
1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish
with unleaded fuel.
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO
NOT
top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
V-belt Check
A worn or damaged V-belt can adversely affect the performance
of the mixer. If a V-belt is defective or worn simply replace the V-
belt as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.
Blade Check
Check for worn blades. If using a steel tub and the blades are
worn, replace the entire tub assembly. Remember the blades
are welded to tub.
If using a plastic tub, replace the blades using the part numbers
referenced in the parts section of this manual.
Start/Stop Switches
This mixer has been equipped with a start/stop switches for both
the gasoline and electric motor mixers. These switches should be
tested every time the engine or motor is started.
Grease Fittings (Zerk)
Check the zerk grease fittings (Figure 27) as shown in the
maintenance section of this manual. These grease fittings lubricate
the
handwheel
and the
yoke mechanism
.
Explosive Fuel
Before Starting
1. Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the
mixer
, removing dirt and dust, particularly the
engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3.
Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace
air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry
compressed air.
5.
Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
Engine Oil Check
1. To check the engine oil level, place the mixer on
secure level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 7) and wipe it clean.
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