Technical information

To aid transportation, it may be necessary
to reduce the overall height of the mixer.
By removing the water tank the overall
height of the mixer becomes 2.67 metres.
Removal of water tank
Slacken the hose clip (1) on the feed hose
(2). Remove the feed hose from the
strainer (3).
Disconnect the control rod (4) at the tank
by removing the split pin (5) and washer
(6).
Slide control rod (4) down and out through
the bracket (7).
Support the discharge pipe (8) and
remove the two fixing screws (9). Remove
discharge pipe.
Unscrew the four bolts (10) retaining the
water tank (11).
Lift water tank clear of the mixer.
Installation of water tank
Installation of the water tank is the reverse
procedure to removal.
After installation, check for correct lever
operation and water leaks. Ensure that the
tank is not filled under excessive pressure.
Anti-bounce gear
Anti-bounce bracket and tie bar are
supplied to be used when towing a mixer
fitted with pneumatic wheels where local
regulations allow.
The anti-bounce bracket is bolted to the
hopper cradle by means of two hex head
bolts, nuts and spring washers, and
locked in position to the two jacking tubes
welded to the mainframe, thus preventing
the hopper bouncing when in transit.
A tie bar is also supplied to prevent
movement of the dragline jib. The bar is
fixed in position at one end with hex head
bolt, nut and locking nut, using existing
hole in guard and upper stop bracket. The
other end is located in a lug attached to
dragline jib and tightened down securely
using a special locking nut.
Tyre pressure
If pneumatic wheels are fitted, check
pressures regularly. See "Technical
Information" section for correct pressure.
Installing the mixer on site
See that the mixer is standing level in both
directions with the wheels in line.
Check, using spirit level along and across
weighing links. This is necessary if
accurate weighing is to be achieved.
Remove anti-bounce bracket and tie bar
(if fitted).
Lower jack legs as follows:
Ensure that the hydraulic jack is placed
on a firm level base. Securely chock
the mixer to prevent it from moving
whilst being jacked up.
2.2 OPERATION