PAGE 8 —WHITEMANWM-700S,700P —PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL —REV.#7 (06/21/01)
WM-700S, 700P —OPERATIONS
GENERAL
TheWhitemanWM-700andWM-900Seriesplasterandmortar
mixersarequality mixers thathaveabatch capacity of2.5and
3.5bagsrespectively.Withpropercare,theywillgivecontinuous
serviceyear-after-year.
BEFORE STARTING
Before starting the engine, read the engine owners manual
and thoroughly understand the safety information.
Check the items listed below:
Oil Levels. Be sure to check the oil levels in the engine and
engine reduction unit before starting the unit.
Hardware. Check all hardware on the mixer before starting.
Periodically inspect all hardware. Loose hardware can
contribute to early component failure and poor performance.
Use the torque chart below as a general guideline and keep
all hardware tight:
HARDWAREDIA TORQUE(LB./FT.)
%/16
"-18 14
#/8"
-16 24
#/8"
- 24 37
½" - 13 39
½" - 13 (Grade 8) 90
GASOLINE ENGINE CARE
For care and operation of the gasoline engine, refer to the
engine manufacturer’s operating instructions furnished with
the engine. We recommend draining and refilling the engine
crankcase at least every thirty hours of operation. Check the
engine oil level daily.
Refertothe following chart.Forrecommendplug sizes.
CONTROLS
KILL SWITCH: (Gasoline Engine Only)Locatedonthe side of
the engine cover.
ENGINETHROTTLE ANDCHOKE CONTROLS: Pleaserefer
to the engine owners manual for specific instructions. The
electricmotorswitch (electricmotoronly) locatedonthe motor
—is used to start and stop the mixer.
DUMP LATCH: To dump the tub, grasp the dump handle and
lift the dump latch, then rotate the tub to discharge the mix.
After, discharge, return thetubto the vertical mixingposition.
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CLUTCH
The paddle shaft and mixing blades are engaged and
disengaged by tightening and loosening the drive belts with a
springloaded idlerpulley.Toengagetheclutch,rotate thelever
counterclockwise.The springmaintainsthecorrectbelttension.
Todisengage the clutch, rotate the lever clockwiseagainstthe
leverstop.Theenginebaseisslottedto adjustforbeltwearand
to bring the idler pulley into operating range.
CAUTION: Stop the engine before allowing anybody to put
their hands in the mixing drum.
WHEEL BEARINGS
Afterevery3monthsofoperation,removethehubdustcapand
inspect the wheel bearings. Once a year, or when required,
disassemblethe wheelhubsremovetheoldgreaseandrepack
the bearings forcing grease between rollers, cone and cage
with a good grade of high speed wheel bearing grease (never
usegreaseheavierthan265 A.S.T.M.penetration(“No.2.”)Fill
the wheel hub with grease to the inside diameter of the outer
races and also fill the hub grease cap. Reassemble the hub
and mount the wheel. Then tighten the adjusting nut, at the
same time turn the wheel in both directions, until there is a
slight bind to be sure all the bearing surfaces are in contact.
Thenback-offthe adjustingnut
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to¼turn ortothe nearest
locking hole or sufficiently to allow the wheel to rotate freely
withinlimitsof.001"to.010"endplay.Lockthenutatthisposition.
Install the cotter pin and dust cap, and tighten all hardware.
ELECTRIC MOTOR CARE
Forlubrication careandoperationof theelectric motor,referto
yourelectricmotorinstructionbookletfurnishedwiththemotor.
Protect the electric motor from dust as much as possible and
keep ventilating openings clean. Do not spray water on the
electricmotor.
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