Toro 68004, 68006, 68007, 68008, 68009 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3421-309RevA

CM-658H-SConcreteMixer

ModelNo.68004—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.68006—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.68007—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.68008—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.68009—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.68009HD—SerialNo.402000000andUp

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3421-309*A

WARNING

Introduction

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,or
federalregulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbe
usedontheengineofthismachine,asparkarrester
isavailableasanoption.Ifyourequireaspark
arrester,contactyourAuthorizedT oroServiceDealer.
GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbythe
USDAForestryService.

Thismachineisdesignedtomixconcrete,plaster,
reproongmaterial,grout,andothersmall-grained
concreteproducts.Youcantowthemachinebehinda
vehicleequippedwithahitchappropriateforthetype
oftowpoleyourmachinehas(ball,pintle,orpinhitch).

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready .Figure1
andFigure2identifythelocationofthemodeland
serialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersin
thespaceprovided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.

TheDOTtireinformationislocatedonthesideof
eachtire.Thisinformationgivesloadandspeed
ratings.Replacementtiresshouldhavethesameor
betterratings;refertoSpecications(page15)to
ensurethatthetiresonyourmachinemeetorexceed
theweightrequirementsofyourmachine.

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Figure1

Side-DumpModels

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

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PrintedintheUSA

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Figure2

End-DumpModels

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure3),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

Figure3

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

Safety.......................................................................4

SafeOperatingPractices....................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7

Setup......................................................................10

1InstallingtheT owPole...................................10

2InstallingtheT ongue......................................10

3InstallingtheSafetyChain...............................11

ProductOverview...................................................13

Controls...........................................................14

EngineControls............................................14

Specications..................................................15

Operation................................................................16

ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................16

TowingtheMachine..........................................16

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PreparingtoUsetheMachine...........................22

LoweringtheStabilizerLegs.............................22

OpeningtheCowl.............................................23

ClosingtheCowl...............................................23

AddingFuel......................................................23

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................25

StartingtheEngine...........................................25

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................26

MixingtheMaterial...........................................26

DumpingtheMaterial........................................27

CleaningtheDrum............................................28

Maintenance...........................................................29

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........29

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................29

PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............29

DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire..................30

RemovingtheDividerPlate..............................30

InstallingtheDividerPlate................................30

Lubrication..........................................................31

LubricatingtheMachine....................................31

EngineMaintenance...........................................31

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................32

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................34

CleaningtheSparkArrester..............................35

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................36

CleaningtheFuel-SedimentCup......................36

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................37

TireAirPressure...............................................37

InspectingtheTires..........................................37

TorquingtheWheelLugNuts............................38

BeltMaintenance................................................38

CheckingtheDrive-BeltTension.......................38

AdjustingtheDrive-beltTension........................39

ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................39

Cleaning..............................................................40

CleaningtheMachine.......................................40

Storage...................................................................41

Troubleshooting......................................................42

3

Safety

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.T oreducethepotential
forinjury ,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure3),whichmeans:Caution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghands.Always
followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryor
death.

WARNING

Machiningorhandlingstone,masonry,
concrete,metal,andothermaterialscan
generatedust,mists,andfumescontaining
chemicals,suchassilica,knowntocause
seriousorfatalinjuryorillness,suchas
respiratorydisease,silicosis,cancer,birth
defects,orotherreproductiveharm.

•Controldust,mist,andfumesatthe
sourcewherepossible.Usewaterfordust
suppressionwhenfeasible.

•Usegoodworkpracticesandfollowthe
recommendationsofthemanufactureror
suppliers,OSHA,andotheroccupational
andtradeassociations.

•Alwaysfollowrespiratoryprecautions.

•Whenyoucannoteliminatethehazards
frominhalation,youandanybystanders
shouldweararespiratorapprovedby
OSHAforthematerialbeinghandled.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
anodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

Donotruntheengineindoorsorinan
enclosedarea.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining

material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readorunderstandtheinformation,itisthe
owner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialto
them.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.

Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor

servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsorinjuriestopeopleordamageto
property.

Towing

Checkwithyourlocalcountyorstatetowingsafety
regulationsbeforetowingthemachine.

•Toreducethepossibilityofanaccidentwhile

transportingthemachineonpublicroads,ensure
thatthetowingvehicleismechanicallysoundand
ingoodoperatingcondition.

•Shutofftheenginebeforetransportingthe

machine.

•Whentowingwithaballhitch,ensurethattheball

hitchyouareusingisthepropersizeforthehitch
coupleronthemachine.

•Whentowingwithapintlehitch,ensurethatthe

eyeofthetowpoleisthecorrectdimensionfor
thepintlehook.

•Donottowwithoutthesafetypininsertedintothe

topofthereceiver.

•Inspectthehitchandcouplingforwear.Nevertow

themachinewithdamagedordefectivehitches,
couplings,chains,orothercomponents.

•Checkthetireairpressureonthetowingvehicle

andthemachine.

•Checkthetiretreadandsidewallfordamageand

wear.

•Properlyattachthesafetychainstothetowing

vehicle.

•Ensurethatthedirectionalandbrakelightsare

workingproperly(ifthemachineisequippedwith
thelightkit).

•Ensurethatthedirectional,backup,andbrake

lightsofthetowvehicleareworkingproperly(if
equipped).

•Beforetowing,ensurethatyourmachineis

correctlyandsecurelyattachedtothetowing
vehicle.

•Ensurethatthesafetychainsareproperlysecured

tothevehicle,andleaveenoughslackforturning.

•Donotcarryanymaterialinthemachinewhen

towing.

•Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.Thiscancause

skidding,orjackkning.Smooth,gradualstarts
andstopswillimprovetowing.

•Avoidsharpturnstopreventrolling.T owonlywith

avehiclethathasahitchdesignedfortowing.Do

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notattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch
point.

•Donottowthemachinefasterthan88km/h(55

mph).

•Usecautionwhenbackingup;useaspotter

outsidethevehicletoguideyou.

•Donotallowanyonetositorrideonthemachine.

•Disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehicle

beforeusingit.

•Securethemachinefrommovementbeforeyou

towit.

•Placechockblocksunderneaththetirestoprevent

themfromrollingwhilethemachineisparked.

Preparation

Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

bythemanufacturer.

•Wearpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)and

appropriateclothing,includingthefollowing:

–Hardhat

–Respiratorordustmask

–Faceshield

–Safetyglasses

–Hearingprotection

–Substantial,slip-resistantfootwear

–Longpants

–Shirtwithlongsleevesthataretightatthe

wrists

–Tight-ttinggloveswithoutdrawstringsorloose

cuffs

•Securelooseclothing,tiebacklonghair,anddo

notwearloosejewelry.

•Operatingtheequipmentsafelyrequiresthefull

attentionoftheoperator.Donotwearradioor
musicheadphoneswhileoperatingthemachine.

•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyare

ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Usethe
followingpracticeswhenhandlingfuel:

–Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

–Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe

enginerunning.

–Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

–Donotsmoke.

–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

–Installthefuelcapandtightenitsecurely.

–Keepthecontainernozzleincontactwiththe

tankduringlling.

–Neverllacontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,

trunk,pickupbed,oranysurfaceotherthan
theground.

–Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainer

insidewherethereisanopename,suchas
nearawaterheaterorfurnace.

–Ifyouspillfuel,wipeitofftheengineand

equipment.

•Ensurethatthemachineisonalevelsurface

beforeoperatingthemachine.

•Chockthetiresofthemachinetoprevent

unintendedmovement.

•Beforeeveryuse,dothefollowing:

–Inspectthecoupler,ball,andhitch.

–Ensurethatalllightsarefunctioningproperly

(ifequipped).

–Ensurethatthetiresareproperlyinatedas

recommended.

–Ensurethatthewheellugnutsaretightand

torquedproperly.

–Ensurethatthemachineisproperlysecured.

Operation

•Neverruntheengineinanenclosedorpoorly

ventilatedarea.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlighting

conditions.

•Beforestartingthemachine,ensurethatthere

arenopersonsorobstaclesnearorunderthe
machine.

•Shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthemachinefor

anyreason.

Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Alwaysshutofftheengineandverifythatall
movingpartshavestopped.

•Chockthetiresofthemachineorkeepitattached

tothetowingvehiclewhenitisnotinuse,to
preventitfromrolling.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofexhaustfumes.

Engineexhaustfumescancausesicknessor
death.

•Keepyourhandsawayfromanymovingparts.

Keepyourfeetawayfromthetiresandthefront
post.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeopleor

petsbeforeoperatingthemachine.Stopthe
machineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Neverplaceyourhandsoranysolidobjectintothe

drumwhenthemachineisinoperation.

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•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfrom

operation.Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingto
maintain,adjust,orservicethemachine.

•Nevermovethemachinewhiletheengineis

running.

•Keepthecowlclosedandlatchedduringoperation.

•Ensurethatalltheguardsandshieldsaresecurely

inplacebeforeoperatingthemachine.

•Ifthemixingpaddlesstrikeaforeignobjectorifthe

machineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor
vibration,shutofftheengineandemptythedrum.
Waitforallmovingpartstocometoacomplete
stopandcool.Vibrationisgenerallyawarningof
trouble.Inspectforcloggingordamage.Clean
andrepairand/orreplacedamagedparts.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Ifyou

seelightningorhearthunderinthearea,donot
operatethemachine;seekshelter.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Beforeperformingmaintenance,dothefollowing:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Shutofftheengine.Waitforallmovementto

stopandremovethesparkplugwirebefore
adjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.

–Allowtheenginetocoolbeforeperforming

maintenanceorstoring.

–Disengageallpowerandoperationcontrols

beforemakinganyrepairs.

•Neverlubricate,service,repair,oradjustthe

machinewhileitisrunning.

•Keepequipmentmaterialsclearfromthemufer

andenginetohelppreventres.Wipeupany
spilledoilorfuel.

•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Keepyourhands,feet,andclothingawayfrom

movingparts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustments
withtheenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.

•Removeanybuildupofgrease,oil,ordebrisfrom

themachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andinspect

themachineifaforeignobjectentersthedrumor
causesanotherobstruction.Makeanynecessary
repairsbeforestartingthemachine.

•Donottamperwithsafetydevices.

•Securethemachinefrommovementandchock

thetireswhenstoringthemachine.

•Keepallnuts,bolts,screws,andhoseclamps

securelytightened.Keepthemachineingood
condition.

•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsto

ensurethattheoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

decal125-4940

125-4940

1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.

2.Handandarm
entanglementatthe
beltdrive;crushinghazard
ofhand;entanglement
hazardofhandatthe
shaft—keepyourhands
awayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.

3.Entanglementhazard
atpaddles—shutoff
theengineandwait
forallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeperforming
maintenance.

1.Warning

2.Engine—run

decal125-4939

125-4939

4.Toxicgasinhalation
hazard—Donotrunthe
engineinanenclosed
space.

5.Explosionhazard—shut
offtheengineandkeep
awayfromameswhen
refueling.

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationongreasing
themachine.

3.Engine—shutoff

decal125-8175

125-8175

decal133-5619

133-5619

7

decal130-8322

130-8322

1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualforinformationon

howtotowthemachine.

125-8216

2.Warning—limittowing
speedtolessthan88km/h
(55mph).

1.Onlyusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
under10%.

3.Donotusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
greaterthan10%.

2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonfuel.

decal125-8216

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservicingthemachine.

decal132-4041

132-4041

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1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservicingthemachine.

decal132-4042

132-4042

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

3

Towpolekit(soldseparately)

Tongue1
Frontstabilizerleg1
Shortbolt
Longbolt1
Nut
Safetychain
Connectinglink

1

InstallingtheTowPole

Side-DumpModelsOnly

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Qty.

Use

1

6

7
1
2

Installthetowpole(side-dumpmodels
only).

Installthetongue(end-dumpmodels
only).

Installthesafetychain.

1

Towpolekit(soldseparately)

TowPoleSpecications

Purchasethetowpolekit(includingfasteners)that
meetsyourneedsfromyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.Themachinehasthefollowingtowpole
options:

HitchTypeLength

50mm(2inch)ball—stamped78.7cm(31inches)or127cm

50mm(2inch)ball—forged78.7cm(31inches)or127cm

Pintle

(50inches)

(50inches)

78.7cm(31inches)or127cm
(50inches)

InstallingtheTowPole

1.Removetheboltandnutfromthetowpole
(Figure4).

Figure4

1.Towpole4.Bolthole

2.Frontpost

3.Bolt6.Nut

2.Slidethetowpoleforwardandaligntheholein
thepolewiththeholeintheframetting(Figure

4).

3.Inserttheboltthroughtheholesinthettingand
thepole(Figure4).

4.Threadthenutontotheboltandtightenthem
untiltheyaretightagainsttheframetting
(Figure4).

5.Frametting

Note:Iftheself-lockingnyloninsertinthe

locknutwearswithuse,replacethenutwitha
newGrade5orGrade8locknut.

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2

InstallingtheTongue

End-DumpModelsOnly

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Tongue

1Frontstabilizerleg

6

Shortbolt

1Longbolt

7

Nut

Procedure

1.Lowertherearstabilizerlegs;refertoLowering

theStabilizerLegs(page22).

2.Placejackstandsunderthefrontframerail
topreventthemachinefromtippingforward
(Figure5).

WARNING

Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailto
supportthemachineandcauseserious
injury.

Usejackstandswhensupportingthe
machine.

Figure6

1.Frontstabilizerleg

4.Installthetongueintotheopeningatthefront
ofthemachineandsecureitwith6nutsand
shortboltstorquedto102N∙m(75ft-lb);refer
toFigure7.

Figure7

1.Clevispin

2.Longbolt5.Tongue

3.Shortbolt

4.Nut

6.Frontstabilizerleg

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Figure5

1.Supportpoints

3.Removethe2nutsandboltsthatsecurethe
frontstabilizerlegtotheframe(Figure6)and
removethefrontstabilizerleg.

5.Alignthetoprearholeinthefrontstabilizerleg
totheholepastthehandleinthefrontofthe
tongue(Figure7).

6.Installthelongboltthroughtheholesandsecure
itwithanuttorquedto102N∙m(75ft-lb);refer
toFigure7.

Note:Thestabilizerlegpivotsrearwardonthe

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bolt.Ifyouinstalltheboltintothewronghole,
thestabilizerlegwillnotworkproperly.

7.Inserttheclevispintolockthefrontstabilizerleg
inposition(Figure7).

3

InstallingtheSafetyChain

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Safetychain

2

Connectinglink

Procedure

Formahookontheendofabendablepieceofrodor
stiffwire(notincluded)andinstallthesafetychainand
connectinglinksasshowninFigure8or.Figure9

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Figure9

End-DumpModels

Note:Ensurethatapproximatelyequallengthsof

safetychainextendfromeithersideofthefrontpost.

Side-DumpModels

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Figure8

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ProductOverview

Figure10

Side-DumpModels

1.Enginecowl5.Towpole

2.Engineswitch

3.Drum7.Drum-tiltbrake

4.Handwheel8.Rubberlatch

6.Safety-chainkeyholes

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Figure11

End-DumpModels

1.Tongue-mountedtow

coupler

2.Safety-chainkeyholes

3.Rubberlatch9.Frontstabilizerleg

4.Engineswitch10.Rearwardpinhole

5.Enginecowl

6.Drum12.Rearstabilizerlegs

7.Handwheel

8.Drum-tiltbrake

11.Clevispin

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Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsbeforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.

EngineSwitch

WhentheengineswitchonthecowlisintheRUN
position,itallowstheenginetorun.Movingtheengine
switchtotheSTOPpositionshutsofftheengine.

EngineControls

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Figure13

1.Fuelvalve3.Throttlelever

2.Chokelever

ChokeLever

Figure12

1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap

2.Fuelvalve

3.Chokelever7.Oil-drainplug

4.Throttlelever

FuelValve

6.Oildipstick

8.On/Offswitch

Thefuelvalve(Figure13)islocatedunderneaththe
chokelever.Movetheleverforthefuelvalvetothe
ONpositionbeforeattemptingtostarttheengine.
Whenyouhavenishedmixing,shutofftheengine
andmovethefuel-valvelevertotheOFFposition.

Usethechokelever(Figure13)tostartacoldengine.
Beforepullingtherecoil-starthandle,movethechoke
levertotheCLOSEDposition.Oncetheengineis
running,movethechokelevertotheOPENposition.
Donotusethechokeiftheengineisalreadywarmed
uporiftheairtemperatureishigh.

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ThrottleLever

Thethrottlelever(Figure13)controlsthespeed(rpm)
oftheengine.Itislocatednexttothechokelever.It
setstheenginespeedandthereforecanincreaseand
decreasetherotationspeedofthemixingpaddles.
Forbestperformance,setthiscontroltotheFAST
positionwhenmixingmaterial.

EngineOn/OffSwitch

TheOn/Offswitchislocatedonthefrontoftheengine.

•RotateittotheONpositiontostartandrunthe

engine.

•RotateittotheOFFpositiontoshutofftheengine.

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Handwheel

Thehandwheelcontrolsthetiltofthedrum.

Drum-tiltBrake

Thedrum-tiltbrakelocksthedrumintoanupright
positionoradischargingposition.

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Figure14

1.OFFposition2.ONposition

Recoil-StartHandle

Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure

12)quicklytoturntheengineover.Theengine

controlsdescribedabovemustallbesetcorrectlyfor
theenginetostart.

Recoil-StartHandle

Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure

12)quicklytoturntheengineover.Theengine

controlsdescribedabovemustallbesetcorrectlyfor
theenginetostart.

Oil-LevelSwitch

Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,andit
doesnotallowtheenginetorunintheeventtheoil
levelisbelowthesafeoperatinglimit.

Oil-LevelSwitch

Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,andit
doesnotallowtheenginetorunintheeventtheoil
levelisbelowthesafeoperatinglimit.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Model6800468006680076800868009

BatchCapacity

TotalV olume0.255m

DrumMaterial

Length198cm

Width1 17cm

Height147cm

Weight313kg

0.17m
(6.0ft3)

(9.0ft3)

SteelSteelSteel

(78inches)

(46inches)

(58inches)

(690lb)

3

3

0.255m
(9.0ft3)

0.43m
(15.1ft3)

213cm
(84inches)

142cm
(56inches)

165cm
(65inches)

363kg
(800lb)

3

3

0.255m
(9.0ft3)

0.43m
(15.1ft3)

216cm
(85inches)

216cm
(85inches)

180cm
(71inches)

397kg
(875lb)

3

3

0.255m
(9.0ft3)

0.43m
(15.1ft3)

PolyethylenePolyethylene

216cm
(85inches)

216cm
(85inches)

180cm
(71inches)

397kg
(875lb)

3

3

0.255m
(9.0ft3)

0.43m
(15.1ft3)

213cm
(84inches)

142cm
(56inches)

165cm
(65inches)

381kg
(837lb)

3

3

15

Operation

Important:Beforeoperating,checkthefueland

oillevels,andremovedebrisfromthemachine.
Ensurethattheareaisclearofpeople.

TowingtheMachine

Beforetowingthemachine,readalltheinformation
andperformalltheapplicableprocedurestointhis
sectiontoensuresafeandpropertowing.

WARNING

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsin
thismanual,ontheproductdecals,andothermedia
suppliedwiththeproduct.Knowingthisinformation
couldhelpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.

Knowhowtoquicklyshutdownthemachineinan
emergency.

Useahard-hat,hearingprotection,ashirtwithlong
sleevesthataretightatthewrists,tight-ttinggloves
withoutdrawstringsorloosecuffs,eyeprotection,and
adustmaskorrespirator.Ameshvisoralonedoes
notprovidesufcienteyeprotection;supplementwith
protectiveglasses.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsthatcan
causehearinglossthroughextendedperiods
ofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

Towingthemachineathighspeedincreases
theriskofahitchmalfunctionandtirefailure.
Higherspeedsalsoincreasethemomentum
ofthemachineandbrakingdistance.Ifthe
machinedetachesfromthetowvehicleathigh
speed,itcouldcausedamagetoproperty,or
injuryordeathtobystanders.

Donotexceed88km/h(55mph)whentowing
themachine.Forpoorroadconditionsor
inclementweather,reducespeedaccordingly.

WARNING

Towingthemachinewithmaterialinthedrum
increasestheriskofahitchmalfunctionand
tirefailure.Inaddition,materialcouldbounce
outofthedrumandhitothervehiclesand/or
people.Materialinthedrumincreasesthe
weight,whichaffectsmomentumandbraking
distance.

Donottowthemachinewithmaterialinthe
drum.

1.Wearhearingprotection.

Figure15

•ReviewandunderstandtheSafeOperating

Practices(page4).

•Testthebrakesofthetowvehiclebeforetowing.

•Avoidsuddenstartsandstopswhiletowingthe

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machine.

TowVehicleRequirements

Beforeconnectingthemachinetoyourtowvehicle,
ensurethatyourvehicleispreparedasfollows:

•Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastowing

capacityfortheweightofthemachine;referto

Specications(page15).

•UseaClass2orlargerreceiver.

•Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastheappropriate

hitchtotowthemachine;optionsincludea50mm
(2inch)ballhitchorapintlehitch.

•Ifthemachineisequippedwithatrailer-lightkit,

ensurethattheelectricalconnectorofthetow
vehicleiscompatiblewiththeelectricalconnector
ofthemachine.Themachineusesastandard
4-pin,atplug.Ifyourtowvehiclehasadifferent
typeofplug,obtainanadapterfromanautomotive
partsstore.

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PreparingtheMachineforTowing

1.Shut-offtheengineandfuelvalve.

2.Emptythedrum.

3.Usingthehandwheel,positionthedrumsothatit
ispointingdowntowardtheground(Figure16).

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Figure18

Figure16

1.Drumpointingdown3.Towpoleboltedinplace

2.Drum-tiltbrakeengaged

4.Lockthedrumintopositionbypushingdownthe
drum-tilt-brakehandle(Figure17).

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6.Inspectthetires;refertoInspectingtheTires

(page37).

RaisingtheStabilizerLegs

End-DumpModelsOnly

End-dumpmodelshaveafrontstabilizerlegand2
rearstabilizerlegs.

Raisethestabilizerlegsbeforetowingthemachine.

1.Adjustthemachinesothatthereisnoweight
restingontherearstabilizerlegs.

2.Pulltheclevispinoutfrom1oftherearstabilizer
legsandthebracket(Figure19).

Figure17

Drum-TiltBrake

1.Unlockedposition2.Lockedposition

5.Closetheenginecowlandsecurethecowl
latches(Figure18).

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Figure19

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3.Slidethestabilizerlegupinthebracketand
alignthepinholeofthebracketwiththelower
holeinthestabilizerleg(Figure19).

4.Pushtheclevispinthroughtheholeinthe
bracketandthestabilizerleg(Figure19).

5.Repeatsteps1through4fortheotherrear
stabilizerleg.

6.Liftupwardonthetonguesothatthereisno
weightrestingonthefrontstabilizerleg.

7.Pulltheclevispinoutfromthefrontstabilizerleg
andthetongue(Figure20).

HitchingtheMachinetoaTow Vehicle

Yourmachineisequippedwith1ofthefollowing
hitchtypes;hitchitasdescribedintheappropriate
procedure:

•Stamped-ballcoupler—HitchingaStamped-Ball

Coupler(page18)

•Forged-ballcoupler—HitchingaForged-Ball

Coupler(page19)

•Pintle-hitchcoupler—HitchingaPintle-Hitch

Coupler(page19)

•Pin-hitchcoupler—HitchingaPin-HitchCoupler

(page20)

HitchingaStamped-BallCoupler

1.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecoupler
andtheareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.

2.Oilthepivotpointsandslidingsurfacesofthe
couplerwithSAE30motoroil.

Figure20

1.Removetheclevispin.3.Installtheclevispin.

2.Rotatethestabilizerleg
up.

8.Rotatethefrontstabilizerlegupintothetongue

(Figure20).

9.Pushtheclevispinthroughtherearwardholein

thetongueandthefrontstabilizerleg(Figure

20).

3.HitchthemachineasshowninFigure21.

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Figure21

HitchingaForged-BallCoupler

1.Applyremovablethread-lockingcompoundto

thethreadsofthecouplerbolttopreventthe
couplerhandlefromcomingloose.

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Figure22

Note:Useawrenchtokeeptheboltfrom

spinning.

HitchingaPintle-HitchCoupler

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Important:Applythread-lockingcompound

asneededinthefuture.

2.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecoupler

andtheareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.

3.HitchthemachineasshowninFigure22.

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Figure23

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HitchingaPin-HitchCoupler

Figure24

Note:Usea19mm(3/4inch)or22mm(7/8inch)

hitchpin.

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Figure25

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1.Connectinglinks3.Chaincrossedundertow

2.Keyholesinfrontpost

Side-DumpModels

pole

ConnectingtheSafetyChainsto theTowVehicle

1.Pullthesafetychainthroughtheslotsinthe

keyholes,sothatthelengthsoneachsideare
equal.

2.Crossbothlengthsofchainunderthetow

pole(underthetongueforend-dumpmodels).
Forside-dumpmodels,refertoFigure25.For
end-dumpmodels,refertoFigure26.

Note:Crossingthechainsdecreasesthe

chancesofthefrontofthemachinedropping
tothegroundifthehitchdoesnotholdthe
connection.

Figure26

End-DumpModels

1.Connectinglinks3.Chaincrossedunder

2.Keyholes

tongue

4.Chain

3.Connecteachlengthofchaintothesafety
chainmountingpointonthetowvehiclewiththe
connectinglinks(Figure27).

Important:Ensurethatthechainhas

enoughslackforturningaroundcorners
whentowingthemachine.

Note:Forside-dumpmodels,stowtheexcess

chaininsidethebottomofthefrontpostby
pushingitintothekeyholesandlatchingthe
appropriatelinksintothekeyholeslots.

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Note:Forend-dumpmodels,connectthe

connectinglinkstotheappropriatelinksinthe
safetychain(Figure27).Iftheexcesschain
hangstoolowandtouchestheground,connect

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itagaintotheconnectinglinktoraiseitaway
fromtheground.

Figure27

1.Connectinglink3.Chainlink

2.Safetychainmounting
pointontowvehicle

4.Chain

C.Operateeachturnsignalofthetowvehicle

inturn.

Thecorrespondingturn-signallightsofthe
machineshouldilluminate.

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ConnectingandCheckingthe Lights

MachinesEquippedwithaLightKitOnly

1.Connecttheelectricalplugofthemachinewith

theelectricalplugofthetowvehicle(Figure28).

Figure28

Note:Themachineusesastandard4-pin,at

plug.Ifyourtowvehiclehasadifferenttype
ofplug,obtainanadapterfromanautomotive
partsstore.

2.EnsurethatthetowvehicleisintheNEUTRAL

position,engagetheparkingbrake,andstart
theengine.

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3.Testthelightsasfollows:

A.Turnontheheadlightsofthetowvehicle.

Thetaillightsofthemachineshould
illuminate.

B.Pressthebrakepedalofthetowvehicle.

Thebrakelightsofthemachineshould
illuminate.

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PreparingtoUsethe Machine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand

disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehicle.

2.Ensurethatallguardsandpaddlesareinplace

andingoodcondition.

3.Performalldailymaintenanceprocedures

prescribedinMaintenance(page29).

4.Chockthefrontandbackofthetirestoprevent

themachinefrommoving.

5.Forend-dumpmodels,lowerthefrontandrear

stabilizerlegs;refertoLoweringtheStabilizer

Legs(page22).

6.Movethedrumtotheuprightpositionandlockit.

LoweringtheStabilizer Legs

4.Repeatsteps1through3fortheotherrear
stabilizerleg.

5.Liftupwardonthetonguetoprovideclearance
forthefrontstabilizerleg.

6.Pulltheclevispinoutfromthefrontstabilizerleg
andthetongue(Figure30).

End-DumpModelsOnly

End-dumpmodelshaveafrontstabilizerlegand
2rearstabilizerlegstokeepthemachinefrom
tippingforwardorbackwardduringoperation.Move
thestabilizerlegsintotheloweredpositionbefore
operatingthemachine.

1.Pulltheclevispinoutfrom1stabilizerlegand
thebracket(Figure29).

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Figure30

1.Removetheclevispin.3.Installtheclevispin.

2.Rotatethestabilizerleg
down.

7.Rotatethefrontstabilizerlegdowntowardthe

ground(Figure30).

8.Pushtheclevispinthroughthefrontholeinthe

tongueandthefrontstabilizerleg(Figure30)
andcarefullylowerthemachinetotheground.

Figure29

2.Slidethestabilizerlegdowninthebracketand
alignthepinholeofthebracketwiththeupper
holeinthestabilizerleg(Figure29).

3.Pushtheclevispinthroughtheholeinthe
bracketandthestabilizerleg(Figure29).

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OpeningtheCowl

AddingFuel

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltanksoutdoors,inanopen
area,whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany
fuelthatspills.

•Neverllthefueltanksinsideanenclosed
trailer.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuelandstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.

ClosingtheCowl

Figure31

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•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleased,causingaspark
thatcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbed,becauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfrom
thetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.

Figure32

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainerratherthanfroma
fuel-dispensernozzle.

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•Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

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WARNING

Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand
fueltankopening.

•Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

FuelRecommendations

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andallowtheenginetocool.

2.Cleanaroundthefuelcapandremoveit(Figure

33).

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Figure33

1.Fuelcap

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Important:T oreducestartingproblems,addfuel

stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithfuel
lessthan30daysold;runthemachinedrybefore
storingitformorethan30days.

Donotusefueladditivesotherthanafuel
stabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuelstabilizers
withanalcoholbasesuchasethanol,methanol,
orisopropanol.

FuelTankCapacity

5.3L(1.4USgallons)

3.Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelisatthe
maximumfuellevel(Figure34).

Important:Thisspaceinthetankallows

fueltoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.

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StartingtheEngine

1.EnsurethattheclutchleverisintheOFF
position.

2.MovethefuelvalvetotheOPENposition,allthe
waytotheright(Figure35).

Figure34

1.Maximumfuellevel

4.Installthefuelcapsecurely(Figure33).

5.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page29).

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Figure35

1.Chokelever

2.Fuelvalve

3.Throttlelever

3.MovethechokelevertotheONposition(Figure

35).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire

choking.

4.Movethethrottlelever1/3ofthewaytowardthe
MAXposition.

5.MovetheengineswitchtotheONposition
(Figure36).

1.Engineswitch—OFF

position

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Figure36

2.Engineswitch—ON
position

6.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullthehandlebriskly(Figure

37).Returnthestarterhandlegently.

MixingtheMaterial

ConcreteBasics

DANGER

Eyeandskincontactwithconcretematerials
andbreathingthedustinvolvedishazardous
toyourhealth.

•Ensurethatthereisadequateair
ventilation.

•Wearadustmasktopreventinhalationof
dustwhileusingthemachine;refertoSafe

OperatingPractices(page4).

Figure37

7.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethe
chokeleverbacktotheOFFposition.Ifthe
enginestallsorhesitates,movethechokeback
totheONpositionagainuntiltheenginewarms
up.ThenmoveittotheOFFposition.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

Inanemergency,shutofftheenginequicklyby

pressingtheEmergencyShutoffswitchlocatedon
thecowl,holdingituntiltheengineandmovingparts
havestopped.

1.MovethethrottlelevertotheMINposition
(Figure35).

Note:Iftheenginehasbeenworkinghardor

ishot,letitidleforaminutebeforeshuttingoff
theengine.Thishelpstocooltheenginebefore
shuttingitoff.Inanemergency ,shutoffthe
engineimmediately.

2.MovetheengineswitchtotheOFFposition.

3.MovethefuelvalvetotheCLOSEDposition,all
thewaytotheleft.

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•Avoiddirectcontactofcementand
concretematerialswithskinandeyes.

Note:Followthemanufacturer’sinstructionsthatare

printedonthepackagingoftheproductthatyouare
using.

Concretehasthefollowing4basicingredients:

•Sand

•Gravel

•Portlandcement

•Water

Dependingontheapplication,youcanusedifferent
ratiosofthese4ingredients.Thetypicalratiofor
mixingconcreteis1partPortlandcement,2parts
sand,and3partsgravel.

Therearemanyvariationsofconcretemixrecipes,
dependingontheapplication.Itisimportanttouse
theappropriatequantityofwater.Usingtoolittlewater
resultsindryareasinthemix,butusingtoomuch
waterresultsinweakerconcrete.Theamountofwater
neededvariesdependingonmoisturecontentofthe
sandandgravel.Themixshouldhaveathickness
similartopeanutbutter.

Keepthepouredconcretedampforseveraldaysto
obtainpropercuring.Evaporationresultsinweaker
concrete.Concretecuresthroughhydration,a
reactionbetweenwaterandcement.

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PreparingtoMix

MixingConcrete

DANGER

Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghands.

•Keepallbystandersasafedistanceaway
fromthemachine.

•Stopthemachineimmediatelyifany
peopleoranimalsentertheworkarea.

•Neverplaceanypartofyourbodyintoa
positionthatcausesanunsafeoperating
condition.

1.ReadalltherecommendationsfromSafe

OperatingPractices(page4)beforeusingthe

machine.

2.Ensurethatthemachineisonlevelgroundand
thesurroundingareaisclearofobstacles.

3.Removethemachinefromthetowvehicle.

4.Securethemachinefrommovement.

5.Usethehandwheeltomovethedrumintoan
upright,slightlytiltedpositiontoallowaccessfor
pouringmaterialsintothedrum.

Note:Thispositionalsoallowsthemixing

paddlestomixthematerialsmoreeffectively.

Important:Donotaddmorematerialthanthe

batchcapacityforyourspecicmachinemodel;
refertoSpecications(page15).

1.Ensurethatthetiltbrakeisfullyengagedand
thatthedrumisoperatingatfullspeed.

2.Pourwaterintothedrum.

3.Addtheconcreteingredientsasfollows:

•Ifyouareusingpre-mixedconcrete,addthe

requiredamountofdrypre-mix.

•Ifyouaremixingsand,gravel,andcement,

addthemasfollows:

A.Addtherequiredamountofgravel.

Note:Addingwaterandgravelbefore

cementandsandallowsthemixleftin
thedrumfromthepreviousbatchtobe
tumbledoffthedrumandpaddlesand
intothenextbatch.

B.AddtherequiredamountofPortland

cement.

C.Addtherequiredamountofsand.

4.Allowthedrumtoturnwhilethemixreachesthe
appropriateconsistency.

6.Pushthedrum-tiltbrakedowntolockthedrum
intopositionandavoidaccidentallydumpingthe
material.

7.Starttheengine.Allowtheenginetowarmup
atidlefor2minutes;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page25).

Important:Ifyouneedtoshutoff

themachinequickly,usetheengine
switch/speed-controlhandle(asequipped)
locatedonthecowl;refertoEngineSwitch

(page14).

8.Usetheenginethrottlelever/speed-control
handle(asequipped),tocontrolthespeedof
theengineanddrum.

9.Closetheenginecowl.

DumpingtheMaterial

Note:Whendumpingabatchofmaterial,leavethe

enginerunningsothattherotatingdrumhelpsdump
thematerial.

1.Alignawheelbarroworsimilarcontainerof
adequatecapacityinthepathofthedrum
opening.

2.Whilethedrumisturning,rmlygraspthe
handwheelwith1hand.

3.Usingyourotherhand,pullupwardonthe
drum-tilt-brakehandletoreleasethebrake.

4.Usebothhandstoslowlyturnthehandwheel,
allowingthedrumtotiltinthedesireddirection
anddumpthedesiredamountofmaterial.

5.Turnthehandwheelintheoppositedirectionto
returnthedrumintoanuprightposition.

6.Pushdownonthedrum-tiltbraketolock
thedrumintoposition,avoidingaccidental
dischargingofconcretemix.

7.Afterdumpingabatchofmaterial,clean
thedrumtopreventdriedmaterialfrom
contaminatingthenextbatchofmaterial;referto

CleaningtheDrum(page28).

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CleaningtheDrum

Important:Donotstrikeonthedrumwitha

shovel,hammer,oranyotherdevicetoloosenany
accumulateddriedmaterials.

1.Whilethemachineisrunning,usethehandwheel
totiltthedrumslightly .

2.Engagethedrum-tiltbraketopreventthedrum
fromtiltingfurtheranddischargingthewater.

3.Asthedrumisrotating,sprayitthoroughlywith
waterbeforethematerialdries.

4.Allowthedrumtorotateandtumbletheloose
materialandwater,furtherlooseningtherestof
thematerial.

5.Continuetospraythedrumwithwatertoremove
allmaterialfromthedrumandmixingpaddles.

6.Whenyouhaveremovedallmaterialfrom
thesurfacesofthedrumandmixingpaddles,
disengagethedrum-tiltbrakeandusethe
handwheeltotiltthedrumanddumpthewater
fromit.

7.Ifsomematerialstillremainsinthedrum,spray
thedrumwithwaterwhileitistilteddownward,
allowingthewaterandmaterialtorunout.

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Maintenance

WARNING

Failuretoproperlymaintainthemachinecouldresultinprematurefailureofmachinesystems
causingpossibleharmtoyouorbystanders.

Keepthemachinewellmaintainedandingoodworkingorderasindicatedintheseinstructions.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst25hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every20hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every300hours

Monthly

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Inspecttheair-cleanerelements.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Inspectthetires.

•Cleanthedrum.

•T orquethewheellugnutsto108to122N∙m(80to90ft-lb)aftertowing.

•Checkthedrive-belttensionandadjustitasnecessary.Replacethedrivebeltsif
theyshowanysignsofwear,cracks,glazing,ordamage.

•Cleantheair-cleanerelements.Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Cleanthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Cleanthefuel-sedimentcup.

•Replacethedrivebelts.

•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement.Replaceitmorefrequentlyindusty
operatingconditions.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Greasethetrunnionsandthedrumspindle.

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Cleanthefuel-sedimentcup.

Pre-Maintenance
Procedures

PreparingtheMachinefor Maintenance

1.Shutofftheengineandallowittocool
completely.

2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

3.Removethemachinefromthetowvehicle.

4.Securethemachinefrommovement.

5.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

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Disconnectingthe

InstallingtheDividerPlate

Spark-PlugWire

Pullthespark-plugwireofftheterminalofthespark
plug(Figure38).

Figure38

1.Sparkplug

Whennishedperformingmaintenance,installthe
dividerplateasfollows:

1.Guidethedividerplateintopositionagainstthe
frontcowl.

Note:Startwiththedividerplatetiltedslightly

back,thentiltitforwardwhileloweringitinto
position.

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Figure40

RemovingtheDividerPlate

Ifyourmodelhasadividerplate,youmayneed
toremoveitbeforeperformingsomemaintenance
procedures:

1.Openthecowl.

2.Useawrenchtoremovethe4boltsthatsecure
thedividerplatetothefrontcowl.

Note:Retainthefastenersforinstallingthe

dividerplate.

Figure39

2.Aligntheboltholesinthedividerplateandthe
frontcowl.

3.Installeachofthe4boltsandhand-tightenthem
topreventcross-threading.

4.Tightentheboltswithawrenchuntiltheyare
secure.

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3.Toremovethedividerplate,liftitupwardandtilt
itbacksothatitclearsvariouscomponents.

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Lubrication

EngineMaintenance

LubricatingtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Monthly—Greasethetrunnionsand

thedrumspindle.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease.

1.CompletetheprocedureslistedinPreparingthe

MachineforMaintenance(page29).

2.Cleanaroundeachgreasettingwitharagand
lifttheplasticcapoffthegreasetting(Figure

41).

3.Useagreaseguntolubricatethegreasettings
ofbothtrunnionsandthedrumspindlewithNo.
2lithiumgrease(Figure41).

4.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

theair-cleanerelements.

Every50hours—Cleantheair-cleaner
elements.Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindusty
operatingconditions.

Every300hours/Y early(whichevercomes
rst)—Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement.
Replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithout

theair-lterassembly;extremeenginedamage
willoccur.

1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug;referto

DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire(page30).

3.Removethenutthatsecuresthecover(Figure

42).

Figure41

Important:Donotlubricatethepiniongearand

ringgear.Lubricationcausesthemtocollect
abrasivematerialsandacceleratewear.

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9.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly .

10.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,then
squeezeouttheexcessoil.

Note:Excessoilinthefoamelementrestricts

theairowthroughtheelementandmayreach
thepaperlterandclogit.

11.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwitha
moistrag.

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom

enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.

12.Installtheair-cleanerelementsandensurethat
theyareproperlypositioned.

13.Securelyinstallthecoverwiththenut.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

ToroPremiumEngineOilisavailablefromyour
AuthorizedT oroDealer.

Figure42

1.Covernut

2.Cover

3.Wingnut6.Base

4.Foamelement

5.Paperelement

4.Removethecover.

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom

fallingintothebase.

5.Removethefoamandpaperelementsfromthe
base(Figure42).

6.Removethefoamelementfromthepaper
element(Figure42).

7.Inspectthefoamandpaperelementsand
replacethemiftheyaredamagedorexcessively
dirty.

Note:Nevertrytobrushdirtoffthepaper

element;brushingforcesthedirtintothebers.

8.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywater
orinanonammablesolvent.

Important:Use4-cycleengineoilthatmeetsor

exceedstherequirementsforAPIservicecategory
SJ,SL,SM,orhigher.

CrankcaseCapacity:1.1L(1.2USqt)

Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoo

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lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.Thistypeofdamageisnot
coveredbythewarranty.

Note:UseSAE10W-30forgeneraluse.Youcan

usetheotherviscositiesshowninthechartwhen
theaveragetemperatureinyourareaiswithinthe
indicatedrange(Figure43).

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Figure43

Note:Donotusefueltocleanthefoamelement

becauseitcouldcreateariskofreorexplosion.

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshut
offtheengine.

WARNING

Oilmaybehotaftertheenginehasbeenrun,
andcontactwithhotoilcancausesevere
personalinjury .

2.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug;referto

DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire(page30).

4.Cleanaroundthedipstick.

5.ChecktheoillevelasshowninFigure44.

Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou
drainit.

1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug;referto

DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire(page30).

3.Placeadrainpanundertheoil-drainholeofthe
engine(Figure45).

Figure44

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours

Every100hours

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Figure45

1.Oil-drainplug3.Oil-drainpan

2.Oil-drainhole

4.Removethedrainplugandcatchtheoilinthe
oil-drainpan(Figure45).

5.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,installthe

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drainplugwithanewwasher(Figure45).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertied

recyclingcenter.

6.Removethedipstick(Figure44)andslowly
pouroilintothellholeuntiltheoilreachesthe
upper-limitmark(bottomedgeoftheoil-llhole)
onthedipstick.

7.Replaceandsecurethedipstick.

8.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Every6months

(whichevercomesrst)—Checkthe
sparkplug.

Every300hours/Y early(whichevercomes
rst)—Replacethesparkplug.

SparkPlugSpecications

Type:NGKBPR6ESorequivalent

Gap:0.7to0.8mm(0.028to0.031inch)

Note:Usea21mm(13/16inch)spark-plugwrench

forremovingandinstallingthesparkplug.

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshut
offtheengine.

2.Ensurethatthemachinesurfacesarecool.

3.Pullthespark-plugwireofftheterminalofthe
sparkplug(Figure46).

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Figure47

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug.Always

replacethesparkplugwhenithasablackcoating,
wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,

theengineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingon
theinsulatorusuallymeansthattheaircleanerisdirty.

Figure46

1.Sparkplug

4.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.

5.Rotatethesparkplugcounterclockwiseusing
a21mm(13/16inch)spark-plugwrenchto
removetheplugandthesealingwasher(Figure

47).

2.Wire

Setthegapto0.7to0.8mm(0.028to0.031inch).

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Figure48

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

CleaningtheSparkArrester

Important:Ensurethatthegapbetweentheside

andcenterelectrodesiscorrectbeforeinstalling
thesparkplug.

1.Threadthesparkplugclockwiseintothe
spark-plugholebyhand.

Note:Avoidcross-threadingthesparkplugwith

thethreadsofthespark-plughole.

2.Rotatethesparkplugclockwiseusinga21mm
(13/16inch)spark-plugwrenchuntiltheplug
andsealingwasherareseated(Figure47).

3.Tightenthesparkplugasfollows:

•Wheninstallinganin-servicesparkplug,

tightenthepluganadditional1/8to1/4turn.

•Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tightenthe

pluganadditional1/2turn.

Important:Aloosesparkplugmaycause

thecylindertooverheat.Anover-tightspark
plugmaydamagethethreadsinthecylinder
head.

4.Pushthespark-plugwireontotheterminalofthe
sparkplug(Figure46).

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Note:Asparkarresterisavailableasanoption.If

yourequireasparkarrester,contactyourAuthorized
ServiceDealer.GenuineT orosparkarrestersare
approvedbytheUSDAForestryService.

WARNING

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufer
willbehot.Contactwithhotsurfacesmay
causepersonalinjury.

Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothingand
otherbodypartsawayfromthemuferand
otherhotsurfacesuntiltheyhavecooled.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshut
offtheengine.

2.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug;referto

DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire(page30).

4.Removethedividerplate(ifequipped);referto

RemovingtheDividerPlate(page30).

5.Removethe2nuts(8mm)andremovethe
muferfromthecylinder(Figure49).

Figure49

1.Deector(if

applicable)

2.Protector

3.Screw(6mm)7.Gasket

4.Mufer8.Bolt(8mm)12.Screw(4mm)

6.Removethe3screws(4mm)fromtheexhaust
deector,andremovethedeector(Figure49).

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5.Exhaustpipe

6.Nut(8mm)10.Screws(5mm)

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9.Sparkarrester

11.Exhaustport

7.Removethescrews(5mmand6mm)from
themuferprotector,andremovethemufer
protector(Figure49).

8.Removethescrews(4mm)fromthespark
arrester,andremovethesparkarresterfromthe
mufer(Figure49).

FuelSystem
Maintenance

CleaningtheFuel-Sediment

9.Useabrushtocarefullyremovecarbondeposits
fromthespark-arresterscreen(Figure50).

Note:Replacethesparkarresterifithas

breaksorholes.

Figure50

1.Screen

10.Installthesparkarrester,muferprotector,
exhaustdeector,andmuferinthereverse
orderofdisassembly.

11.Installthedividerplate(ifequipped);referto

InstallingtheDividerPlate(page30).

2.Brush

Cup

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Every6months

(whichevercomesrst)—Cleanthe
fuel-sedimentcup.

Yearlyorbeforestorage—Cleanthe
fuel-sedimentcup.

Underneaththefuelvalveisasedimentcuptocatch
dirtinthefuel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshut
offtheengine.

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2.Ensurethattheengineandtheexhaustsystem
surfacesarecool.

3.MovetheleverofthefuelvalvetotheOFF
position,allthewaytotheleft(Figure51).

4.Unscrewthesedimentcup(Figure51).

5.RemoveandretainthefuellterandO-ring
(Figure51).

Note:DonotcleantheO-ringinsolvent.

Figure51

1.Fuelvalve—Offposition3.Fuellter

2.O-ring4.Sedimentcup

6.Cleanthefuellterandsedimentcupusinga
nonammablesolvent,anddryitcarefully.

7.WipetheO-ringwithaclean,drycloth.

8.Installthefuellterinthebottomofthe
carburetor(Figure51).

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9.AligntheO-ringintothegrooveinthesediment
cupandinstallthesedimentcuptothefuel-valve
housing.

10.MovetheleverofthefuelvalvetotheON
position(allthewaytotheright)andcheckfor
leaks.Ifitleaks,replacetheO-ring.

DriveSystem
Maintenance

TireAirPressure

Thefollowingtableshowstheappropriateairpressure
forthetiresasinstalledatthefactory.

Important:Alwayschecktheinformationon

theactualtiresforthecorrectairpressure
requirement.

ModelMaximumAirPressure

68004

68006,68007,68008,68009,
and68011

InspectingtheTires

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

414kPa(60psi)

241kPa(35psi)

WARNING

Failuretomaintaincorrecttirepressure
mayresultintirefailureandlossofcontrol,
resultinginpropertydamageandserious
injuryordeath.

•Checkthetirepressurefrequentlyto
ensureproperination.Ifthetiresarenot
inatedtothecorrectpressure,theywill
wearprematurely .

•Inspectthetireconditionbeforetowing
andafteranyoperatingaccident.

TheDOTtireinformationislocatedonthesideof
eachtire.Thisinformationgivesloadandspeed
ratings.Replacementtiresshouldhavethesameor
betterratings

Note:Ensurethatanytiresinstalledonyourmachine

meetorexceedtheweightrequirementsofyour
machineaslistedinSpecications(page15).

1.Visuallyinspectthetiresfordamageandwear
(Figure52andFigure53).

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1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyunderination

Figure52

Figure53

BeltMaintenance

CheckingtheDrive-Belt Tension

ServiceInterval:Every20hours—Checkthe

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Thedrivebeltsshouldeachhave1cm(13/32inch)
ofexwhenapplying6.8kg(15lb)ofpressure,at
mid-span(Figure55).

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drive-belttensionandadjustitas
necessary.Replacethedrivebelts
iftheyshowanysignsofwear,
cracks,glazing,ordamage.

1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyoverination

2.Ensurethatthetiresareinatedtothecorrect
airpressure;refertoTireAirPressure(page37).

Important:Themostcommoncauseoftire

troubleisunder-ination.Maintainfullair
pressure.

TorquingtheWheelLug Nuts

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

Torquethewheellugnutsinitiallyandaftertowing.

Torquethewheellugnuts108to122N∙m(80to90
ft-lb),inthesequenceshowninFigure54.

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Figure55

DriveBelts

Figure54

1.Flexof1cm(13/32inch)2.Straightedge

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshut
offtheengine.

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2.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug;referto

DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire(page30).

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4.Removethedividerplate;refertoRemovingthe

DividerPlate(page30).

7.Checkthedrive-belttension;refertoChecking

theDrive-BeltT ension(page38).

5.Layastraightedgealong1drivebelt,from1
pulleytotheother(Figure55).

6.Withyournger,pushonthebeltwith6.8kg
(15lb)ofpressure,midwaybetweenthepulleys
(Figure55).

7.Measurethedistancefromthebelttothe
straightedge.Thedistanceshouldbe
approximately1cm(13/32inch)asshownin

Figure55.

Note:Ifthebelttensionneedsadjustment,refer

toAdjustingtheDrive-beltTension(page39).

8.Installthedividerplate;refertoInstallingthe

DividerPlate(page30).

AdjustingtheDrive-belt Tension

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshut
offtheengine.

2.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug;referto

DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire(page30).

4.Removethedividerplate;refertoRemovingthe

DividerPlate(page30).

5.Loosenthe4nutsandboltsthatsecurethe
enginetotheenginemountingplate(Figure56).

Note:Whenthebeltshavetheappropriate

amountoftension,torquethe4nutsandboltsto
24N∙m(18ft-lb)each.

8.Installthedividerplate;refertoInstallingthe

DividerPlate(page30).

ReplacingtheDriveBelts

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Note:Themachinehas2drivebelts.Rememberto

buy2beltsforreplacement.

1.Completesteps1through5inAdjustingthe

Drive-beltT ension(page39).

2.Slidetheenginetotherighttodecreasethebelt
tension.

3.Removethedrivebeltsfromthepulleys.

4.Installthenewdrivebeltsonthepulleys.

5.Slidetheenginetotheleftuntilthebeltshave
thecorrecttension;refertoAdjustingthe

Drive-beltT ension(page39).

6.T orquethe4mountingnutsandboltsto24N∙m
(18ft-lb)each(Figure56).

7.Installthedividerplate;refertoInstallingthe

DividerPlate(page30).

Figure56

1.Engine-mountingnutsandbolts(4each)

6.Slidetheenginelefttoincreasetensiononthe
drivebeltorrighttodecreasetension.

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Cleaning

CleaningtheMachine

Regularcleaningandwashingwithmilddetergentand
waterincreasesthelifespanofthemachine.Clean
themachineaftereachusebeforethedirthardens.

Removedirtandgrimefromtheexternalpartsofthe
entiremachine,especiallytheengine.Cleandirtand
concretematerialsfromtheoutsideoftheengine.

Ensurethatthefuelcapandtheoil-llcap/dipstickare
securetoavoidgettingwaterintheengine.

Usecarewhenusingahigh-pressuresprayer
becauseitcandamagethesafetydecals,instruction
signs,andtheengine.

Important:Lubricatethebearingsandsealsafter

cleaning;refertoLubricatingtheMachine(page

31).

40

Storage

plug.

Note:Donotinstallthewireonthespark

Forstorageover30days,preparethemachineas
follows:

1.Removedirtandgrimefromtheexternalpartsof
theentiremachine,especiallytheengine.Clean
dirtanddebrisfromtheoutsideoftheengine
cylinder-headnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

milddetergentandwater.

2.Conditionthefuelsystemasfollows:

A.Addapetroleum-based

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe
tank.Followthemixinginstructionsfrom
thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse
analcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor
methanol).

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90
days.

Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland
usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginefor5minutestodistribute

theconditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltankusingapump-type
siphon.Disposeoffuelproperly;recycleit
accordingtolocalcodes.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Choketheengine.

F.Startandruntheengineuntilitdoesnot

startagain.

3.Cleanthesedimentcup;refertoCleaningthe

Fuel-SedimentCup(page36).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page31).

5.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page33).

6.Removethesparkplugandcheckthecondition;
refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page34).

7.Conditiontheengineasfollows:

A.Pour2tablespoonsofengineoilintothe

spark-plughole;refertoRemovingthe

SparkPlug(page34).

B.Pulltherecoil-starthandleslowlytocrank

theengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe
cylinder.

C.Installthesparkplug;refertoServicingthe

SparkPlug(page34).

8.Greasethemachine;refertoLubricatingthe

Machine(page31).

9.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

10.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaceswith
paintavailablefromyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.

11.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.

12.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

41

Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginedoesnotstart.

Theenginelackspowerorrunsrough.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineswitchonthecowlisinthe
STOPposition.

2.ThefuelvalveisintheOFFposition.2.Movethefuel-valvelevertotheON

3.Thechokeisopen.

4.Thechokeisclosed.

5.TheengineOn/OffswitchisintheOFF
position.

6.Theengine-oillevelislow.6.Filltheenginetotheproperlevelwith

7.Thefueltankisempty.7.Fillthefuelstankwithfreshfuel.

8.Thespark-plugwireislooseor
disconnected.

9.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly
gapped.

10.Thesparkplugiswetwithfuel(ooded
engine).

11.Thefuelisoldorbad.11.Drainthefueltankandcarburetor.Fill

1.Theairlterisrestricted.

2.Theenginecontainsbadoroldfuel.

3.Thereiswaterorcontaminationinthe
fuel.

4.Thefuellineisrestricted.4.Cleanthefuellterandsedimentcup.

5.Thechokeisclosed

6.Thesparkplugiswornorhasbuildup
ontheelectrodes.

7.Thereistoomuchoilintheengine
crankcase.

1.PresstheengineswitchtotheRUN
position.

position.

3.Closethechokewhenstartingacold
engine.

4.Openthechokewhenstartingahot
engine.

5.TurntheswitchtotheONposition.

therecommendedoil.

8.Connectthespark-plugwire.

9.Gaporreplacethesparkplug.

10.Removethesparkplug,dryit,and
installtheplug.Starttheenginewith
thethrottleintheMAXposition.

thefueltankwithfreshfuel.

1.Cleanorreplacetheair-lter
element(s).

2.Drainthefueltankandcarburetor.
Refuelwithfreshfuel.

3.Drainthefueltankandcarburetor.
Refuelwithfreshfuel.

5.Openthechoke.

6.Checktheelectrodegapandadjustor
replacethesparkplug.

7.Draintheoiltotheproperlevel.

Thedrivebeltsarewornorburned,orthey
jumpoffthepulley.

Thedrumdoesnotturn.1.Thebeltsarelooseordamaged.

Thedrumdoesnottilt.1.Thedrum-tiltbrakeisengaged.1.Disengagethedrum-tiltbrake.

Thedrumchattersorturnserratically .

1.Thedrive-belttensionneeds
adjustment.

2.Thedrivebeltsmaybestretched.2.Replacethedrivebelts.

3.Thepulleysareoutofalignment.

1.T eetharemissingfromthegears.

2.Thegearsaremisaligned.

1.Thereisdebrisinthedrum.1.Removethedebris. Themachinevibratesexcessively .

2.Themixingpaddlesaredamaged.

1.Adjustthedrive-belttension.

3.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.

1.Checkthedrivebelts.

1.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.

2.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.

2.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.

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Notes:

CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto
California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother
reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto
informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith
theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2)
haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot
limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproductsAdditionally,someonlineandmailorder
retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

.

HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning
atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow
thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerwithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand
use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof
exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromToroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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