The gearbox on the mud agitator has a pre-selected gear ratio to maximize the suspension of solids in solution. This gear ratio provides a great increase in torque that is transmitted to the impeller. Any object that might fall into or be placed in the mud tank runs the risk of being caught by and wrapped up by the agitator.
Before operating the mud agitator, you must confirm the direction of the gear box, otherwise it will damage the gearbox.