MULTIQUIP WM70SLF Operation Manual page 26

MIXING
1. Pull the drum latch pin (Figure 25) and place it on the
left side (mix position) of the stop block.
NOTICE
Orientation of the drum stop block is viewed from the
tow bar end of the mixer. The stop block is welded to
the front side of the drum.
STOP
BLOCK
LEFT
SIDE
LATCH
PIN
MIX POSITION
Figure 25. Drum Latch Pin (Mix Position)
2. Once it has been positioned, release the drum latch
pin. Make sure the pin is fully engaged (locked). The
mixing drum can now be rotated.
3. Place the belt slip lever in the MIX (up) position. This
will tilt the engine, placing tension on the V-belts and
enabling the shaft to rotate. See Figure 26.
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BELT SLIP
LEVER
Figure 26. Belt Slip Lever (MIX Position)
4. The paddle shaft inside the drum should be rotating at
this time. Add a small amount of water to the mixing
drum (Figure 27).
Figure 27. Fill Mixing Drum
5. Lift the mixing bag compound onto the steel safety
grate over the bag cutter and let the contents fall into
the drum (Figure 27). Add more water if desired and
mix the compound to the desired consistency.
OPERATION
MIX
POSITION
(UP)