Stow MS-40H User Manual

This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the STOW MS-40H hydraulic 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.

See Figure 1 (page 11) for the location of any control referenced
in this manual.

1.

Remove the engine oil dipstick from its holder.

2.

Determine if the engine oil is low, add correct amount of
engine oil to bring oil level to a normal safe level.

1.

Make sure the hydraulic reservoir is full. Hydraulic oil
should be visible within 3/4 height of the sight glass (Figure
4). If low use grade AWD 46 hydraulic oil or equivalent.

1.

Check the zerk grease fittings at each end of the mixing
drum. These grease fittings lubricate the dumping
mechanism. If the dumping handle is stiff or hard to move
lubricate these fittings.

1.

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.

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 5) to the ON position.

2.

To start a cold engine, move the choke lever (Figure 6) to
the CLOSED position.

3.

Move the throttle lever (Figure 7) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.

Handle fuel safely. Motor fuels are highly 

 and can be dangerous

if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. Do not attempt to refuel

mixer if the engine is hot or running. Always allow engine to

 before

refueling.

Failure to understand the operation of theMS-

40H  hydraulic mixer could result in severe

damage to the mixer or personal injury.