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PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL
PORTO MIX
MINI CONCRETE MIXER
PLASTIC DRUM MODELS
SMC3PE AND SMC3PB
Revision #0 (08/08/03)
STOW CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT STOW CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT STOW CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT STOW CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT STOW CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT PARTS DEPARTMENT:
A DIVISION OF MULTIQUIP INC.
800-427-1244
POST OFFICE BOX 6254 FAX: 800-672-7877
CARSON, CA 90749
SERVICE DEPARTMENT/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
310-537-3700 • 888-252-STOW [888-252-7869]
800-478-1244
FAX: 310-537-1986 FAX: 800
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HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING PARTS DEPARTMENT 800-427-1244 or 310-537-3700 FAX: 800-672-7877 or 310-637-3284 SERVICE DEPARTMENT 800-478-1244 FAX: 310- 537-4259 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 800-478-1244 FAX: 310- 631-5032 WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 888-661-4279, or 310-661-4279 FAX: 310- 537-1173 STOW PORTO MIXER — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (08/09/02) — PAGE 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Here's How To Get Help ............................................ 3 Table Of Contents ..................................................... 4 Parts Ordering Procedures ....................................... 5 STOW PORTO MIXER — Portable Concrete Mixer Safety Message Alert Symbols .............................. 6-7 Rules For Safe Operation .................................... 8-10 Operation and Safety Decals ............................. 11-12 Specifications .................
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PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES When ordering parts, please supply the following information: ❒ ❒❒❒ ❒ Dealer account number ❒❒❒ Dealer name and address ❒❒ ❒❒❒ Shipping address (if different than billing address) ❒❒ ❒ ❒❒❒ ❒ Return fax number ❒ ❒❒❒ ❒ Applicable model number ❒ ❒❒❒ ❒ Quantity, part number and description of each part ❒ ❒❒❒ ❒ Specify preferred method of shipment: Note: Unless otherwise indicated by customer, all ✓ FedEx or UPS Ground orders are treated as “Standard Orders”, and will ✓ FedE
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STOW PORTO MIXER— SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! HAZARD SYMBOLS Safety precautions should be followed at all times when Rotating Parts operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in injury to yourself and others. This Owner's Manual has been NEVER operate equipment with covers, or developed to provide complete guards removed. Keep fingers, hands, hair and instructions for the safe a
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STOW PORTO MIXER— SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Accidental Starting Respiratory Hazard ALWAYS place the engine ON/OFF switch in the OFF position, and remove the ignition key ALWAYS wear approved respiratory when the machine is not in use. protection. Equipment Damage Messages Sight and Hearing hazard Other important messages are provided throughout this manual to help prevent damage to your mixer, other property, or the surrounding environment. ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing protection. Th
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, DANGER: muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to Failure to follow instructions in this manual may cool before servicing engine or mixer. lead to serious injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for industrial use only. The following safety guidelines should always be used when operating the Porto Mixer: ■ High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before a
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER Run engine without air cleaner. Severe engine ■ High Temperatures – Always stop engine and allow the damage may occur. engine to cool before adding fuel, oil or performing service and maintenance functions. Contact with hot components can ■ ALWAYS read, understand, and follow procedures in cause serious burns. Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate equipment. ■ NEVER disconnect any "emergency or safety devices". ■ ALWAYS be sure the operator is familiar
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Emergencies ■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher. ■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest first aid kit. ■ In emergencies always know the location of the nearest phone or keep a phone on the job site. Also know the phone numbers of the nearest ambulance, doctor and fire department. This information will be invaluable in the case of an emergency. PAGE 10 —STOW PORTO MIXER — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (08/08/03)
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OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Safety Decals The STOW PORTO MIXER is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The illustration below and on the next page shows these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer. P/N: DCL300 (Decal is Molded Into Tub) STOW PORTO MIXER — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (08/08/03) — PAGE 11
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OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS WARNING! ADVERTENCIA! AVERTISSEMENT! 1. Read owner’s manual before operating mixer. 1. Lea el manual de operació antes de usar la mezcladora. 1. Lisez le manual d’ utilisation avant d’ utiliser le le malaxeur. 2. Keep unauthorized and untrained people away 2. Mantenga personas que no estén autorizadas o capacitadas 2. Seul un personnel qualifié peut être authorisé à se trouver à proximité from mixer during operation. alejades de la mezcladora durante el funcionamiento
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STOW PORTO MIXER— SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. Specifications (Engine & Electric Motor) M0 odelB4 RIGGS & STRATTON 9120 BALDOR 17LYE30 4-stroke, Vertical valve, Single 3/4 HP, 120 VAC, Single Type Cylinder Phase Electric Motor 2.56 in. x 1.75 in. Bore X Stroke N/A (65.1 mm x 44.4 mm) D) isplacement 9A .0 cu. in. (148 cc N/ M. ax Output3M .5 HP at 3,600 R.P.M 3/4 H.P./3,450 RP Engine/Electric Motor S. tandard Idle Speed1A ,800 ± 100 R.P.M N/ Approx. 0.5 U.S. Gallons Fuel Tank Capacity N/A (1.89 Liters
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STOW PORTO MIXER— DIMENSIONS (MIXER) Figure 1. Mix N' Go Mixer Dimensions PAGE 14 —STOW PORTO MIXER — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (08/08/03)
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STOW PORTO MIXER— DIMENSIONS (ELECTRIC MOTOR) Figure 2. Electric Motor STOW PORTO MIXER — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (08/08/03) — PAGE 15
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STOW PORTO MIXER— GENERAL INFORMATION PORTABLE GENERATORS APPLICATION This mixer is only intended for the production of concrete When using a portable generator it must have a minimum and mortar. The mixer must be used for its intended output of 2.5 kw and be continuous rated. purposes and is not suitable for the mixing of flammable or GEARBOX explosive substances. The mixer must not be used in an The gearbox oil level has been preset at the factory prior to explosive atmosphere. shipping. Bef
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STOW PORTO MIXER— MIXER COMPONENTS Figure 4 shows the basic components of the STOW Porto Mixer. Figure 4. Mixer Components Table 3. MIXING HINTS BATCH QUANTITIES APPROX. BATCH MIX CEMENT 112 lbs.SE AND STON APPLICATIONS OUTPUT RATIOS (50 Kgs.) Bag CR U. FT.L. TCR U. FTL. TCR U. FT LT 1G :2:4 14 /2 BA 15 -1/ 3221 -1/ 73 85 Most Ordinary 1G :3:6 14 /3 BA 15 -1/ 3221 -1/ 7428 -3/ 7 Foundations 1G :4:8 14 /4 BA 15 -1/ 3221 -1/ 7428 -3/ 7 Rough Mass Concrete Watertight Floors,1G :1-1/2:324 /3 BA 15
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STOW PORTO MIXER— BASIC ENGINE Figure 5. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING 6. Throttle Lever – Used to adjust engine RPM speed (lever The engine (Figure 5) must be checked for proper lubrication and advanced forward SLOW, lever back toward operator filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturers engine FAST). manual for instructions and details of operation and servicing. The engine shown above is a Briggs and Stratton engine, operation 7. Choke Lever – Used i
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STOW PORTO MIXER— ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assembly 1. Remove the mixer drum and associated components from the packing container (Figure 6). Match the components against the parts list to make sure that they are all accounted for. Figure 6. Packing Container Figure 8. Mixing Drum Placement 2. Place the mixer frame on a secure level surface, and attach the top cover as shown in Figure 7. 4. Place the two halves of the optional support stand together (Figure 9). The left support stand fits into t
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STOW PORTO MIXER— ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Tip mixer onto mouth as shown in Figure 10, and insert 9. Before attempting to lift mixer, locate the frame locking clip. support stand into frame swivel point. Attach the locking clip as shown in Figure 12. This will prevent the mixing drum from moving when the mixer is positioned in an upright position. Figure 12. Frame Locking Clip 10. DO NOT tilt the mixer on a wet, smooth or slippery surface. Figure 10. Attaching Support Stand 7. Remove both whe
