Stow Plaster and Mortar Mixer MS-63 - Manual (Page 23)

STOW MS-63 MIXER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/26/10) — PAGE 23
This section is intended to assist the operator with
the initial start-up of the STOW MS-63H (gasoline
engine) or STOW MS-63E (electric motor) mixer. It
is extremely important that this section be read
carefully before attempting to use the mixer in the
field.
DO NOT use your mixer until this section is thoroughly
understood.
Starting (gasoline only)
The following steps outline the procedure for starting the engine.
Depending on the type of engine employed in the mixer the
steps may vary slightly. If your mixer has an electric motor
disregard this section.
1. Move the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 11) to the ON position.
Figure 11. Fuel Shut-OFF Lever
2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever (Figure 12) to
the CLOSED position.
Figure 12. Choke Lever
3. Move the throttle lever (Figure 13) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
Figure 13. Throttle Lever
STOW MS-63 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — START-UP PROCEDURES
Failure to understand the operation of the STOW MS-63
series mixers could result in
severe damage to the mixer
or personal injury.
See Figures 5 and 6 for the location of any control
referenced in this manual.
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
NEVER operate the mixer in a confined
area or enclosed area structure that
does not provide ample
free flow of air.
General Safety
Respiratory Hazard