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MTDC Batch Mixer

Batch Mixer Owner’s Manual (continued)

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Mixing
  • Position the handle of the directional control valve to the “Flow to Tank” position.

Photo of a directional control valve, with the handle in the flow-to-tank position.
Directional Control Valve
Handle in “Flow to Tank” Position

  • Start the diesel engine by:
    • Pulling the throttle handle out as far as possible.
    • Turn the throttle handle clockwise until it is tight.
    • Turn the key until the engine starts

Photo of diesel engine controls shown in the start, full throttle position.
Diesel Engine Controls Shown in Start/Full Throttle Position

  • Inspect the system for leakage.

  • Add gelling agent to the gasoline as it is re-circulating.

  • Once all of the gelling agent has been added, continue to re-circulate the gasoline for 5 to 10 minutes or until the gelling agent has been thoroughly mixed with the gasoline.

  • Once the gasoline and gelling agent have been completely mixed push the throttle handle in until the engine is idling and allow the engine to idle for approximately 1 minute to cool down.

Photo of diesel engine controls, with the throttle shown in the idle position.
Diesel Engine Controls
Throttle Shown in Idle Position

  • Once engine has cooled, push the throttle handle all the way in to the panel to turn the engine off. Turn key on the panel counterclockwise.

  • Allow the fuel to gel.
 
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