b. Examine the Switch: The switch may be worn or damaged. If it can't hold in the "on" position, consider replacing it. If your machine is particularly old, or it hasn’t been serviced for a while, you may hear a grinding from the gearbox. This is caused by the gears wearing down over time.

If the machine still doesn’t start up after manually spinning the drum, it could suggest that there is a problem with the start switch. Replacing the switch is very simple and cheap to do so it may be worth trying this before fiddling with more expensive and complex components. Worn Gearbox We hope you found our common troubleshooting tips helpful. Please note that although the tips above can be used they will not always fix the problem, as every machine and problem has different factors attached to it. If your Belle Minimix 150 runs when it is first switched on, it suggests that the switch and the capacitor are working. A common cause for the machines to stop running at this point could be that the motor fan is broken or missing blades. This fan is designed to take the warm air away from the motor, so with this element damaged after a few minutes of running the motor can overheat and shut down. These fans are available separately. Blown CapacitorHere is a troubleshooting guide to help fix a Belle Minimix 150 cement mixer that won't start or runs with low power:

b. Remove the Old Switch: Typically, the switch is located on the control panel. Unscrew or unclip the old switch and carefully disconnect the wires.Bell cement mixer-wiring instructions? Does anyone have a working electric Bell cement mixer (MiniMix). brown and red come out of a loom together, they go to the capacitor. does not show which one goes to which side on the diagram. Over time the belt can wear down and eventually snap. If you find your motor is running but the drum isn’t rotating, it’s likely that the belt has broken. This is very common and is simply caused by lots of use. Whether your mixer is electric powered, or petrol powered, you can remove the side cover on the machine and replace the belt with ease. Broken Fan Thanks for all that. When he got the mixer it would work if you held the switch in with your finger, so it was working. The wiring seems to be correct, thanks to your advice.