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d. Disconnect water valve wrench retainer as
instructed in figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4. Water valve wrench retainer.
Figure 2-2. Disconnect hauling stub.
e. Set the water gauge indicator lever for the
amount of water to be discharged into the drum
(fig. 2-5E).
f. Set up a barrel for the pump suction hose rather
than dropping hose directly into a ditch or water
hole. Provide an ample supply of water to mix the
concrete required to clean and flush the concrete
mixer after operation has ceased.
g. If the mixer is new, it will be necessary to prime
the pump through the filler inlet (fig. 4-31). After
initial priming, the pump should retain enough
water to be self-priming.
Figure 2-3. Skip hook.
Section II. MOVEMENT TO A NEW WORK SITE
2-3. Preparation for Movement
a. Drain water from water tank.
c. Remove all concrete deposits from the exterior surface of mixing drum.
e. Loosen the adjusting screws at the end of each axle, spring in reverse of instructions on figure 2-1.
g. For short distance moves, tow mixer at speed not to exceed 20 MPH. Load mixer on flat bed truck or
railway car for medium or long-distance moves.
2-4. Setting Up at New Work Site
Follow instructions given in paragraph 2-2.
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