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GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION
This mixer is only intended for the production of concrete.
The mixer must be used for its intended purpose and
is not suitable for the mixing of fl ammable or explosive
substances. The mixer must not be used in an explosive
atmosphere. Use Table 5 (Mixing Hints) as a guide when
mixing concrete for various applications.
POWER PLANTS
The Stow C10SH8 and C10PH8 mixers are powered by an
air-cooled, 4-stroke Honda GX240U1QA2 gasoline engine.
Refer to Table 2 for engine specifi cations.
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 Table
4 as general guideline when the torqueing of mixer
hardware is required. Remember to keep all mixer hardware
components tight.
Hardware Torque Recommendations
Table 4.
Hardware Diameter
Torque (ft-lbs)
5/16-inch x 18
14
3/8-inch x 16
24
3/8-inch x 24
37
1/2-inch x 13
39
1/2-inch x 13 (Grade 8)
90
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
For basic engine maintenance, refer to the engine
maintenance section in this manual. For more detailed
engine maintenance information, refer to the Honda engine
owner’s manual supplied with the engine.
Mixing Hints
Table 5.
Applications
Mix
Ratios
Batch Quantities
Approx. Batch
Output
Cement 112
lbs. (50 Kgs.)
Bag
Sand
Stone
Cu. Ft.
Ltr
Cu. Ft.
Ltr
Cu.Ft.
Ltr
Most Ordinary
1:2:4
1/2 Bag
1-1/4
35
2-1/2
71
3
85
Foundations
1:3:6
1/3 Bag
1-1/4
35
2-1/2
71
2-3/4
78
Rough Mass
Concrete
1:4:8
1/4 Bag
1-1/4
35
2-1/2
71
2-3/4
78
Watertight Floors,
Tanks, Pits, Etc.
1:1-1/2:3
2/3 Bag
1-1/4
35
3
71
3
85