Marshalltown MIX3 User manual

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Part# MIX3, MIX3-UK
EDI# 27275, 27276
Wheelbarrow Mixer Operations Manual
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Marshalltown, IA
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.marshalltown.com
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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................... ………………………………….3
Warranty ...............................................................................................................……………………………………. 4
Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................................5-15
Operation.................................................................................................................................................................16
Concrete Mixing Guide............................................................................................................................................17
Parts and Service Information .................................................................................................................................18
The Marshalltown Wheelbarrow mixer is great for the do-it-yourself home project. It allows you to work almost anywhere.
The mixer will clear a 30" door and easily fits into an elevator. A sturdy 110-volt or 230-volt electric motor allows you to
work indoors without emissions.
An included pedestal allows the mix to be discharged into wheelbarrows, buckets or between forms easily.
Used in the mixing of concrete, adhesives, chemicals, seed, and grain - there are many options.
• Mixes3Cu.Ft.ofcement,mortarmix,or7bagsof60lbs.concretemix.
• Hightorque1⁄2HPsinglephase110volt/60Hz(NorthAmericaconguration)or230Volt/50Hz(Europe/Asia/
 Africa/Australiaconguration)electricmotorwith“On/Off”Switch
• Ruggedsteeldrum
• Directdrivegearbox–easytoassemble,nobeltsorpulleys
• Fastmixingandeasycleanup
• Lightweight–110lbs.(49.89kg)–CanshipUPS
• Clearsa30inch(76.20cm)dooropening
• Spinsat28RPM
• Drumdiameter:24"(61cm)
• Dischargeoutletheight:18"(45.72cm)
• Wheeldimensions:14"x3.5"(35.50cmx8.90cm)
• Storagedimensions:45"x29"x35.5”(1.14mx0.75mx0.90m)
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
•Asignalword-DANGER,WARNING,orCAUTIONisusedwiththesafety-alertsymbol.DANGER
identiesthemostserioushazards.
•DANGERorWARNINGsafetysignsarelocatednearspecichazards.
•GeneralprecautionsarelistedonCAUTIONsafetysigns.
DANGER!
WARNING!
SIGNAL WORDS

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DANGER!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT—READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING
After referring to the operation manual, if you still require assistance, please contact our customer
service department.
This operator’s manual has been prepared to provide the information you need to correctly operate and
maintain your unit. Read it carefully and keep it for future reference.
Thereplacementofanypartonthisproductbyotherthanthemanufacturer’sauthorizedreplacementpartmayadversely
affecttheperformance,durabilityorsafetyofthisproduct.Shouldyoueverrequirerepairpartsorservice,contactyour
authorizedpartsandservicedealer.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its product at any time without prior notice.
The manufacturer also reserves the right to decide, upon its discretion at any time, to discontinue a product.
Read and follow all safety precautions and operating instructions in this manual.
Thefollowingprecautionsaresuggestedtohelppreventaccidents.Beforeoperatingthisequipmentreadallprecautions.
Onlytrainedindividualsshouldoperateequipment.Ifthesafetyinstructionsandwarningsarenotreadandcarefully
followed, personal injury could occur.
• Donotoperatethismixeruntilallthewarningsandsafetyinstructionshavebeenreadandunderstoodbytheoperator.
 Keepallunauthorizedanduntrainedpeopleawayfromthemixeratalltimes.
• Wearsafetyglasseswhenmixerisinuse.
Clear the work area around the machine to prevent tripping or falling onto the mixer.
• Operateonlevelgroundtopreventthemixerfromtippingover.
• Makesurethatthemixingdrumisclearofobstructionsandstandclearofthemixerwhilemakingpowercord
connections.
• Properlygroundedelectriccircuitisrequiredtoprotecttheoperatorfrompossibleelectricshock.
• Donotstartthemotorifthedrumisfullyloaded.
• DONOTOPERATEthismixerundertheinuenceofalcoholorwhiletakingmedicationthatimpairsyourreactions.
• Keepallpeopleexcludingtheoperatoratleast5feetawayfromthemixerduringoperation.
• NEVERrunthemixerunattended,turnoffthemotorwhenyouleavethemachine.
Keep hands and clothing away from any moving parts while the mixer is running.
 Neverattempttomovethemixerwhilethemotorison.
 NEVERplugorunplugthemotorwhilestandinginorarounddamporwetground.
 Donotpullthecordtodisconnectit.Keepthecordawayfromheat,oil,andsharpedgesandinlocationswhereitwould
not be easily tripped over.
• Keepthemixercleanandfreeofdebrisandaggregatebuild-up.
• Lightlygreasewheelaxlesandtheswivelbracket.
• Periodicallyexaminethemixerforsignicantorabnormaldamage/wear.
• Usefactoryauthorizedpartsforreplacement.
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MIXERS ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
This product is warranted to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal
use, for one year from purchase date. Marshalltown Company shall without charge for parts and labor, repair or replace
such parts which are found to be defective. All transportation charges for replacement parts must be borne by the purchaser.
Forwarrantyservice,theproductmustbedelivered,withproofofpurchasedate,tothedealeroforiginalpurchase,orany
factoryauthorizedservicedealer.Thedeliveryoftheunitmustbemadenolaterthan30daysaftertheexpirationofthe
warranty period.
Ifdifcultyisencounteredinhavingwarrantyworkperformed,contacttheCustomerServiceDepartment.
All implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year from
date of purchase by the original retail customer and to the extent permitted by law any and all implied warranties are
excluded and disclaimed after the expiration of such period.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitations of incidental or
consequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationsorexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegal
rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
Exclusionfromthiswarranty:
1. The following items are not covered under the Marshalltown Company one
year warranty and are warranted by their respective manufacturer.
  a)Engines,includingstarters,generators,alternatorsandgearreducers.
  b)Enclosedgeartransmissions.
  NOTE:Acopyofthewarrantyandservicecontactinformationfortheaboveitemsisfurnished
with the individual product.
 2.Allconsequentialdamages,includingpickupanddeliveryoftheunit,communication,mileagechargesand/or
rental of a replacement unit during repairs are not covered under this warranty, nor are any loss of income and/or
other loss resulting from the failure of the product to function due to a warranty defect.
3. This warranty will not apply when the product becomes inoperative due to misuse, normal wear, neglect,
improper maintenance, accident or freight damage; has not been operated and maintained in accordance
with the instructions furnished in the Operator’s Manual; or has been altered or modified without approval
 fromthefactoryServiceDepartment.
 4.Nopartsorproductsaretobereturnedtothefactorywithoutpriorwrittenapprovalfromthefactory.

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE
PARTS AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT
A Chassis
B Draw Bar
C Handles (x2)
D Wheels (x2)
E Direct-Drive Motor
F Drum
G
B
B
IC
C
D
D
H
F
A
A
E
E
G Paddles (x2)
H Motor Hood
I Pedestal Assembly
F
G
H
I
1.Layoutthemixerparts.
NAME PART#
EMotor Assembly MIX3MOTOR
EMotor Assembly UK MIX3MOTOR-UK
E MotorAssemblyFrance MIX3MOTOR-F
F Drum MIX3DRUM
* On/Off Switch MIX3SWITCH
I Pedestal MIX3PEDESTAL
D Wheel(single) MIX3WHEEL
* Gearbox MIX3GEARS
GPaddle(single) MIX3BLADE
*ComponentofE

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE
1A
1A M8 x 70mm Hex Bolts (x2)
M8 Curved Washers (x2)
M8 Lock Nuts (x2)
M8 Washers (x2)
1A
1B
2A
2A) M8 x 70mm Hex Bolts (x2)
M8 Curved Washers (x2)
M8 Lock Nuts (x2)
M8 Washers (x2)
2A
2B
2B) M8 x 70mm Hex Bolts (x2)
M8 Curved Washers (x4)
M8 Lock Nuts (x2)
2B
4
7
7) M8 x 105mm Hex Bolts (x4)
M8 Curved Washers (x8)
M8 Lock Nuts (x4)
7
5
5) M14 x 108mm Hex Bolt
M14 Lock Washer
M14 Washer
14mm Washers (x2)
5
6
6) M6 x 40mm Machine Bolts (x2)
M6 Washers (x4)
M6 Lock Nuts (x2)
6
3
3) Cotter Pins (x2)
3
1B M8 x 70mm Hex Bolts (x2)
M8 Curved Washers (x4)
M8 Lock Nuts (x2)
1B
4) M12 x 25mm Hex Bolts (x4)
M12 Rubber Washers (x4)
M12 Washers (x8)
M12 Nuts (x4)
4
2.Layoutallhardware

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE (Frame - Parts A & B)
Use hardware 1A on top, use 1B on bottom.
3. Connect draw bar to the back of the drum frame. Hardware required: SETS 1A & 1B
Finishedframe.
Fastenusinga14mmwrenchand14mmsocket.

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE (Handle - Parts C)
4. Connect the handles to the drum frame. Hardware required: SETS 2A & 2B
Use hardware 2B on top, 2A on bottom. Fastenusinga14mmwrenchand14mmsocket.
Fastenusinga14mmwrenchand14mmsocket.
Finishedframewithhandles.
Use hardware 2B on top, 2A on bottom.

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE (Wheels - Parts D)
Insertwheelandfastenwithcotterpin.(Hardware3) Repeat step for other side.
Finishedframewithwheels.
5. Connect wheels to the drum frame assembly. Hardware required: SET 3

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE (Attach Motor - Part E)
6. Mount engine on the drum frame assembly. Hardware required:(Hardware included on motor assembly)
Remove nuts and washers from motor studs.
Insert washers onto studs between nuts and frame, and
fasten nuts using 10mm wrench and 10mm socket.
Install with black box facing up.
Finishedframewithmotor.

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE (Drum Blades - Parts F & G)
7. Connect drum blades to drum interior. Hardware required: SET 4
Insert bolts through drum.
Place rubber washers onto bolts.
Long
Short
Install paddles with short side facing outward,
towards top of the drum.
Fastenusinga19mmwrenchand19mmsocket.

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE (Attach Drum)
8. Connectdrumtooutputdriveshaft(aligndrumoversetscrew) Hardware required: SET 5
Align set screw using a standard screwdriver,
perpendicular to mixer frame. See Inset A
Drumwillsaddlesetscrewandttightly
on motor spindle.
Two washers placed on bottom of drum, secured with bolt. Use a 22mm socket to tighten drum to motor spindle.
Assemblyiseasierwithframelayingatasshown.
Inset A

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE (Motor Hood - Part H)
9. Attach hood to drum frame assembly. Hardware required: SET 6
Put screws through mounting holes. Mount to mixer frame.
Use a Phillips screwdriver and 10mm wrench to
tighten.
Finishedmixer.

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE (Pedestal - Parts I)
10. Assemble Pedestal. Parts Hardware Required: SET 7
Put screws through corresponding mounting holes.
Tighten hardware using a 14mm wrench and 14mm socket.
Tighten remaining hardware.
Attach remaining legs.
Finishedpedestal.
Attachtwolegsasshown.Note:Twolegshavehigh
mounting holes, and two have lower mounting holes.

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE (Mixer to Pedestal)
11. Mount mixer to pedestal.
Laymixerat.
Grab mixer handles and carefully lift mixer into the
upright position.
Liftmixerslightlyandinsertpedestal.
Completed mixer with pedestal.

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OPERATION
GETTING READY FOR MIXING
Layoutformsforyourconcreteoor,patio,driveway,sidewalk,etc.Thequalityofconcreteisdirectlyrelatedtothequality
ofthecementpaste.Thequalityofthepaste,inturn,isdirectlyrelatedtotheamountofwatermixedwiththecement.Fora
given amount of cement, as the amount of mixing water is reduced, the strength of the paste increases, making the concrete
strongerandmoredurable.Calculatetheproportionsofyourmixcomponents(cement,sandandcoarseaggregate)accord-
ing to the job specifications.
LOADING THE MIXER
Start the mixer. After drum has started rotating, pour about half of the water in the drum.
NOTE:Thedrummayleakslightlywhenrstused.Thiswillstopafterafewbatches.Addaggregate(gravel)rstthence-
mentandlastsand.Formixinginstructions,refertothemixingguideonpage17.
UNLOADING THE MIXER
Allowtheentiremixturetomixforonefullminute.Donotstopmixerfromrotating.Dumpconcretetoeithersidebytiltingthe
handlesinthedirectionrequired.Beforereloadingthemixer,slowlypourapailofwateroverthelipofthedrum,permitting
watertocleantheinsideofdrum.Whencleaned,dumpwater.Nowyouarereadyforyournextbatch.
CLEANING THE MIXER
Aftereachrunofconcretehasbeenpoured,dothefollowing:Withthedrumrotating,spraywaterintodrumallowingthe
water to run down the inside and outside of drum. Add one shovel full of coarse aggregate and permit this mixture to scour
the inside of drum for about two minutes. This practice will help keep the drum clean, which is essential in obtaining the best
mixingresult.Neverpermitconcretetohardenoneithertheinsideoroutsideofdrum.
EXTENSION CORDS-ELECTRIC MOTOR
Thefollowingsizeextensioncordsshouldbeusedforthismixer:lengthofcord,upto100ft-14gaugewire;upto200ft-12
gauge wire; up to 300 ft -10 gauge wire; up to 400 ft - 8 gauge wire.
LUBRICATION & STORAGE
Lightlygreaseallmovingparts–motorspindle,wheelaxlesandpedestalmountingshaftwithSAE30engineoil.
Forshorttermstorage,cleanthemixerandstoreinadryplace.Ifthemixerisnottobeusedforanextendedperiodoftime,
servicemixercompletelyandstoreitinadryplace.CoverexposedmetalsurfaceswithathincoatofSAE30engineoil.

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Wheelbarrow Mixer - Model MIX3
Mixingpre-mixconcrete:
Needed:
1-1⁄4gallonsofwater
(1)x80lbbagofpre-mixconcrete
1. Start Mixer
2. Put in 1 gallon of water, or as specified in concrete mix instructions
3.Add1⁄2of80lbbagofpre-mixconcrete–mixturewillbeverysloppy
4. Slowly add 2nd half bag of concrete
5.Add1⁄4gallonofwaterslowlytoobtaindesiredthickness,orasspeciedinconcretemixinstructions
Mixingsand&gravel:
Needed:
Squarepointshovel
Portland cement
Gravel or round stone
Masonry sand
1. Start Mixer
2. Put in 1 gallon of water *
3. Add 3 shovels full of gravel or round stone
4. Add 1 shovel full of Portland cement
5.Add2shovelsfullofmasonrysand–slowly
6. Add water to obtain desired thickness
* Amount of water will vary according to moisture content of sand and gravel.
CONCRETE MIXING GUIDE

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PARTS AND SERVICE INFORMATION
For parts and service information, contact either your local dealer or MARSHALLTOWN Company:
104 S 8 Ave Marshalltown, IA 50158
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
When ordering parts, be sure to indicate the following information:
• Name of each part
• Complete part number
• Quantity of each part
• Model Name (Include all letters and numbers)
• Serial Number (Include all letters and numbers)
Parts Available for Replacement
NAME PART#
EMotor Assembly MIX3MOTOR
EMotor Assembly UK MIX3MOTOR-UK
E MotorAssemblyFrance MIX3MOTOR-F
F Drum MIX3DRUM
* On/Off Switch MIX3SWITCH
I Pedestal MIX3PEDESTAL
D Wheel(single) MIX3WHEEL
* Gearbox MIX3GEARS
GPaddle(single) MIX3BLADE
*ComponentofE

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WS1213
2-2014/Rev.A
104 S. 8th Ave.
Marshalltown, IA
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.marshalltown.com