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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.

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

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.

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.