Stow MS-70 Guide

OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
Revision #3 (03/26/10)
THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY
THE EQUIPMENT AT ALLTIMES.
MODEL MS-70
PLASTER AND MORTAR MIXER
(GASOLINE ENGINE/ELECTRIC MOTOR)
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Engine exhaust and some of
itsconstituents,andsomedustcreated
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm.
by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drillingandotherconstructionactivities
contains chemicals known to the State
Someexamplesofthesechemicalsare:
Leadfromlead-basedpaints.
Crystallinesilicafrombricks.
Cementandothermasonryproducts.
Arsenicandchromiumfromchemically
treatedlumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
dependingonhowoftenyoudothistype
of work.To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in aALWAYS
well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as
dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
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STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — TABLE OF CONTENTS
STOW MS-70 — Plaster/Mortar
Mixer
Component Drawings
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STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — SPECIFICATIONS
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specifications at any time without
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STOW MS-70 MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/26/10) — PAGE 7
STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — DIMENSIONS
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Safetyprecautions should befollowed
at all times when operating this
equipment. Failure to read and
understand the Safety Messages and
Operating Instructions could result in
injury to yourself and others.
FORYOUR SAFETY ANDTHE SAFETY OF OTHERS!
This Owner's Manual has been
developed to provide complete
instructions for the safe and efficient
operation of the STOW Model MS-70
mortar and plaster mixer.Refer to the
engine manufacturers instructions for
data relative to its safe operation.
SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
The three (3) Safety Messages shown below will inform you
about potential hazards that could injure you or others. The
Safety Messages specifically address the level of exposure to
the operator, and are preceded by one of three words: DANGER,
NOTE
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY INJURED
if you DO NOT follow these directions.
You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY INJURED if
you DO NOT follow these directions.
You CAN be
INJURED if you DO NOT follow
these directions.
CAUTICAUTI
CAUTICAUTI
CAUTION
DANGERDANGER
DANGERDANGER
DANGER
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
HAZARD SYMBOLS
NEVER
Gasoline
DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT
ALWAYS
Lethal Exhaust Gas Hazards
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
Explosive Fuel Hazards
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
Burn Hazards
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
Respiratory Hazards
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
Before using this mixer,ensure that the operating individual
has read and understands all instructions in this manual.
STOW MS-70 MIXER — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
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STOW MS-70 MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/26/10) — PAGE 9
STOW MS-70 MIXER — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
ALWAYS
ON/OFF
OFF
ALWAYS
NEVER
Rotating Parts Hazards
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
Accidental Starting Hazards
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
Eye and Hearing Hazards
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
Equipment Damage
Hazards
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
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GENERAL SAFETY
■ DO NOT
■
■ NEVER
■ High Temperatures
■
■ ALWAYS
■ ALWAYS
flammable stop the
DO NOT
■ NEVER
.
■
■
■
■
DANGERDANGER
DANGERDANGER
DANGER
■ NEVER
NEVER
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
Read this manual!
Starting the Mixer Engine
■ NEVER
■ ALWAYS
■ NEVER
■
■
■ NEVER
■ NEVER
STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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STOW MS-70 MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/26/10) — PAGE 11
STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ ALWAYS
■ NEVER
■ ALWAYS
■ ALWAYS
■ ALWAYS
■ ALWAYS
■ DO NOT
■ CAUTION
■
■
■
■
■
■ NEVER
TRANSPORTING
■ ALWAYS
■
■
MAINTENANCE
■ NEVER
■ ALWAYS
■
■
■
■ DO NOT
EMERGENCIES
■ ALWAYS first aid kit.
■
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
■
■
Stand Clear of the
Mixer when in use
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STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER —TOWING GUIDELINES
Towing Safety Precautions
Tow Bar toVehicle Connection (Coupler Only)
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
NEVER
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
■
■
■ ALWAYS NEVER
■ CHECK
■ ALWAYS Safety
Chain
■ ALWAYS
■ ALWAYS
■
55
10 15 MPH
■ chocked blocks
,
■
■
Regularly Inspect
Towing Components
Replacing
Towing Components
MixerTow BarVehicle Connection (Pintle and Loop)
■ ALWAYS
OFF
■ torque wrench
■
■
■
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STOW MS-70 MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/26/10) — PAGE 13
Tow Bar to Mixer Connection
Figure 2. Tow Bar and Safety Chain Installation
Figure 3. Drum Latch Pin
(Tow or Locked Position)
NEVER!
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
DO NOT
right
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
AlwaysTow with
a Safety Chain
Drum Saftey
when Towing
STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — SAFETY CHAIN CONNECTION
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MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS
Machine Safety Decals
The STOW MS-70 mortar and plaster mixer is equipped with a number of safety decals.These decals are provided for operator
safety and maintenance information. Figure 4below illustrates these decals as theyappear on the machine. Should any of these
decals becomeunreadable,replacements can be obtained fromyourdealer.
Figure 4. Mixer Operation and Safety Decals
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STOW MS-70 MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/26/10) — PAGE 15
STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — GENERAL INFORMATION
Application
TheSTOWMS-70seriesmixers(drumcapacityof7.0cu.ft./198
liters)areshippedcompletelyassembledandhavebeen factory
testedandare ready foruse.
This mixer is
Power Plants
STOW gasoline engine or
a 1.5 HP electric motor.Refer toTable 2 for specific engine
or electric motor data information.
Electrical
Extension Cables
2. Choose an
extension cord of adequate current carrying capacity as ref-
erenced in Table 6. Remember
Hardware
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STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — BASIC MIXER COMPONENTS
Figure 5. Mixer Components
1. Tires Ply —The tireply(layers)numberisratedin letters;
Thismixeruses 13-inch 4-plytires.
2. EngineCover—Liftthiscovertogainaccesstotheengine
compartment.
3. Belt Slip Lever — When starting this lever should be
moveupwardand totheleft. Formixingplace the leverin
thedownposition.Seeattacheddecallocatedadjacentto
lever.
4. ON/OFF Switch (electric) —This switch is provided on
mixers with electricmotors.To gain accesstothisswitch,
lift the engine cover.When activated it will shut down the
electric motor.
5. ON/OFF Switch (gasoline) —This switchisprovidedon
mixers with gasoline engines only and is located on the
sideofthe enginecover. When activateditwillshut down
theengine.
6. Latch—Usethislatchtosecuretheenginecompartment
cabinet.
7. Drum Bearing — There is on each end of the mixing
drum,asealed bearing.Bearingsare packed andsealed
atthefactory and requirenofurther maintenance.
8. Mixing Paddles — Used in the mixing of material. This
unitusesfourdifferent types of paddles to provideafast
uniformmix.
9. Bag Cutter—This featureallowscompoundmixing bags
tobe openedeasily, thereforeallowingthecontentsof the
bagtofalldirectly into the mixing drum.
10. Safety Grill — Provided for operator safety.This safety
grillis designedtokeephandsand solidobjectsoutofthe
mixingdrumwhenin use.Thisgrillshouldbe closed atall
times when mixer is in use. DO NOT remove the grill or
grill opening bar.Keep the grill clean by washing it down
daily.
11. Dump Handle —Pullthis handle downwardtodump the
contents of the drum. Push the handle upward to return
thedrumto its verticalposition.
12. Safety Grill Lock Handle —To prevent injury to hands
andarms,the safetygrillshouldALWAYS be lockedwhen
the mixing of plaster or mortar is required. Also when
transporting the mixer the safety grill should be locked.
The safety grill should only be un-locked when cleaning
ofthebladesanddrum is required.
13. Pivot Point/Zerk Fitting —There is, on each end of the
mixingdrum a zerkgreasefitting.These fittingslubricate
the dumping mechanism. Lubricate both fittings at least
twiceaweek.
14. Dump Handle Release Pin — Pull this pin outward
(springloaded) torelease thedrum,thenpulldownonthe
dumphandletoplacethedruminthedumpposition.When
drumis indumpposition, pinwillautomatically lockdrum.
15. Steel Mixing Drum — Mixing materials such as mortar,
plasteraretobe placed into thisdrumformixing. Always
cleanthedrum after eachuse.
16. Tow Bar/Coupler —This mixeruses a 2-inchcoupleror
pintletowbar.
17. Safety Chain — This mixer uses a 3/16-inch thick, 72-
inches long zinc-plated saftey chain.
ALWAYS connect
thesafetychain when towing.
18. Forklift Pockets –
19. Chock Blocks — Place these blocks (not included as
part of the mixer package) under each mixer wheel to
preventrolling.
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STOW MS-70 MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/26/10) — PAGE 17
STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — BASIC ENGINE COMPONENTS
Figure 6. Engine Controls and Components
INITIALSERVICING
Theengine(Figure6)must be checked for proper lubricationand
filledwithfuelpriortooperation. RefertothemanufacturersEngine
manualfor instructions&detailsofoperationandservicing.
1. Fuel Filler Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded
gasoline to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tightened
securely.DO NOT over fill.
5. FuelValve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop
theflowof fuel.
6. Choke Lever – Used in thestartingofacold engine, or in
cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel
mixture.
7. Air Cleaner – Prevents dirtandother debrisfromentering
the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of air filter
cannistertogain access tofilterelement.
Operating the engine without an air
filter,withadamagedairfilter,orafilter
in need of replacement will allow dirt
to enter the engine, causing rapid
enginewear.
Addingfueltothetankshouldbedoneonlywhen
theengineisstoppedandhashadanopportunity
tocooldown. Intheeventofafuelspill,DONOT
attempt to start the engine until the fuel residue
has been completely wiped up, and the area surrounding the
engineisdry.
DANGERDANGER
DANGERDANGER
DANGER
2. Throttle Lever – Used toadjustengine RPMspeed(lever
advanced forward
SLOW , lever back toward operator
FAST ).
3. Engine ON/OFF Switch – ON position permits engine
starting,OFFpositionstops engine operations.
4. Recoil Starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting method. Pull
thestartergripuntil resistance is felt, then pullbrisklyand
smoothly.
8. Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system. Set
spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.028 - 0.031 inch) Clean
sparkplugonceaweek.
9. Muffler – Used to reduce noiseandemissions.
10. Fuel Tank – Holds unleaded gasoline. For additional
informationreferto engineowner'smanual.
NOTE
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
Enginecomponentscangenerateextremeheat.
To prevent burns, DO NOT touch these areas
whiletheengineisrunningorimmediatelyafter
operating.NEVER operatetheenginewiththe
mufflerremoved.
Explosive
Fuel Hazard
Burn Hazard
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STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — ELECTRIC MOTOR
Special attention should be given to the electric switch as well
as the over-and-under voltage protection devices as per
regulationsset forthinthe localelectricalsafety codehandbook
NOTE Figure 7. Single Phase Electric MotorWith
12-inch Pigtail
Electric Motor
DO NOT
DO NOT
Electric Motor Connection
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
Electric Motor
Connections
Electric Motor
Safety
It is strongly recommended that all
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licensed
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STOW MS-70 MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/26/10) — PAGE 19
Electric MotorVoltage Switch
1.
ALWAYS make certain the motor switch is "OFF" and the
powercordhasbeendisconnectedfromthe powersource.
2. Remove the voltage lock-out bolt
(Figure 7). Change the
position of the
voltage change toggle switch from 115
VAC to 230 VAC.The mixer is factory wired for 115 VAC
operation.
3. Replacethe voltage lock-out bolt.
4.
Important!, whenchangingthe input voltagetothe motor
from 115 to 230 VAC, the
plug on the motor power cord
must also be changed. SeeTable 5.
The motor supplied is wired for 115VAC grounded operation.
Makecertain that thecorrectsize grounded(3-wires)extension
cord is used.SeeTable 6.
Motors can burn out when the line voltage falls 10% below the
voltage rating of the motor. Failure to use proper voltage will
causethemotor to overheatandactuate the overloadswitch.
Ifoverloadprotectionshouldactuatebecauseofimpropervoltage
oranyothermalfunction,turnthemainswitchonthemotortothe
"OFF" position and correct the problem, press the reset switch
button,andturn themainswitchto the"ON"position.
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Figure 8. Paddle Blade Adjustment, Steel Drum
Adjust paddles as shown in Figure 8.
STOW MS-70 — PADDLE BLADE ADJUSTMENT (STEEL DRUM)
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STOW MS-70 MIXER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/26/10) — PAGE 21
STOW MS-70 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — INSPECTION
Figure 9. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
3. Insertandremovethedipstickwithoutscrewingitintothefiller
neck.Checktheoillevelshownonthedipstick.
4. Iftheoillevelislow(Figure10),filltotheedgeoftheoilfiller
holewiththerecommendedoiltype(Table7).Maximum oil
capacityis2.33qts.(1.09liters)
NOTE
Figure 10. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Before Starting
ALWAYS
NEVER
ALWAYS
Engine Oil Check
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