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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
Registeratwww.T oro.com. 
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3421-309*A
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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,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin 
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, 
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,or 
federalregulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbe 
usedontheengineofthismachine,asparkarrester 
isavailableasanoption.Ifyourequireaspark 
arrester,contactyourAuthorizedT oroServiceDealer. 
GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbythe 
USDAForestryService.
Thismachineisdesignedtomixconcrete,plaster, 
reproongmaterial,grout,andothersmall-grained 
concreteproducts.Youcantowthemachinebehinda 
vehicleequippedwithahitchappropriateforthetype 
oftowpoleyourmachinehas(ball,pintle,orpinhitch).
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate 
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid 
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor 
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.com 
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials, 
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,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;refertoSpecications(page15)to 
ensurethatthetiresonyourmachinemeetorexceed 
theweightrequirementsofyourmachine.
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Figure1
Side-DumpModels
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
©2017—TheToro®Company 
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth 
Bloomington,MN55420
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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PrintedintheUSA
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Figure2
End-DumpModels
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas 
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-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
Specications..................................................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
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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,orjackkning.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
tankduringlling.
–Neverllacontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,
trunk,pickupbed,oranysurfaceotherthan 
theground.
–Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainer
insidewherethereisanopename,suchas 
nearawaterheaterorfurnace.
–Ifyouspillfuel,wipeitofftheengineand
equipment.
•Ensurethatthemachineisonalevelsurface
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Chockthetiresofthemachinetoprevent
unintendedmovement.
•Beforeeveryuse,dothefollowing:
–Inspectthecoupler,ball,andhitch.
–Ensurethatalllightsarefunctioningproperly
(ifequipped).
–Ensurethatthetiresareproperlyinatedas
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
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•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.
•Keepequipmentmaterialsclearfromthemufer
andenginetohelppreventres.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.
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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 
awayfromameswhen 
refueling.
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationongreasing 
themachine.
3.Engine—shutoff
decal125-8175
125-8175
decal133-5619
133-5619
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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)
TowPoleSpecications
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 
thepolewiththeholeintheframetting(Figure
4).
3.Inserttheboltthroughtheholesinthettingand 
thepole(Figure4).
4.Threadthenutontotheboltandtightenthem 
untiltheyaretightagainsttheframetting 
(Figure4).
5.Frametting
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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11
bolt.Ifyouinstalltheboltintothewronghole, 
thestabilizerlegwillnotworkproperly.
7.Inserttheclevispintolockthefrontstabilizerleg 
inposition(Figure7).
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InstallingtheSafetyChain
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Safetychain
2
Connectinglink
Procedure
Formahookontheendofabendablepieceofrodor 
stiffwire(notincluded)andinstallthesafetychainand 
connectinglinksasshowninFigure8or.Figure9
g035474
Figure9
End-DumpModels
Note:Ensurethatapproximatelyequallengthsof
safetychainextendfromeithersideofthefrontpost.
Side-DumpModels
g035100
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. 
Whenyouhavenishedmixing,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.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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
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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 
notprovidesufcienteyeprotection;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
Specications(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.Areor 
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers 
andcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltanksoutdoors,inanopen 
area,whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany 
fuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltanksinsideanenclosed 
trailer.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuelandstay 
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel 
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand 
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never 
buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.
ClosingtheCowl
Figure31
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•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust 
systeminplaceandinproperworking 
condition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static 
electricitycanbereleased,causingaspark 
thatcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor 
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers 
andcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground 
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle 
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.Donotllthefueltank 
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
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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
batchcapacityforyourspecicmachinemodel; 
refertoSpecications(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
Aftertherst25hours
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
Whennishedperformingmaintenance,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.Cleanaroundeachgreasettingwitharagand 
lifttheplasticcapoffthegreasetting(Figure
41).
3.Useagreaseguntolubricatethegreasettings 
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
theairowthroughtheelementandmayreach 
thepaperlterandclogit.
11.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwitha 
moistrag.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.
12.Installtheair-cleanerelementsandensurethat 
theyareproperlypositioned.
13.Securelyinstallthecoverwiththenut.
ServicingtheEngineOil
Engine-OilSpecications
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;brushingforcesthedirtintothebers.
8.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywater 
orinanonammablesolvent.
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
becauseitcouldcreateariskofreorexplosion.
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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:Aftertherst25hours
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:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertied
recyclingcenter.
6.Removethedipstick(Figure44)andslowly 
pouroilintothellholeuntiltheoilreachesthe 
upper-limitmark(bottomedgeoftheoil-llhole) 
onthedipstick.
7.Replaceandsecurethedipstick.
8.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
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ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Every6months
(whichevercomesrst)—Checkthe 
sparkplug.
Every300hours/Y early(whichevercomes 
rst)—Replacethesparkplug.
SparkPlugSpecications
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,anoilylm,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,themufer 
willbehot.Contactwithhotsurfacesmay 
causepersonalinjury.
Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothingand 
otherbodypartsawayfromthemuferand 
otherhotsurfacesuntiltheyhavecooled.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshut 
offtheengine.
2.Allowtheenginetocool.
3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug;referto
DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire(page30).
4.Removethedividerplate(ifequipped);referto
RemovingtheDividerPlate(page30).
5.Removethe2nuts(8mm)andremovethe 
muferfromthecylinder(Figure49).
Figure49
1.Deector(if
applicable)
2.Protector
3.Screw(6mm)7.Gasket
4.Mufer8.Bolt(8mm)12.Screw(4mm)
6.Removethe3screws(4mm)fromtheexhaust 
deector,andremovethedeector(Figure49).
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5.Exhaustpipe
6.Nut(8mm)10.Screws(5mm)
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9.Sparkarrester
11.Exhaustport
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7.Removethescrews(5mmand6mm)from 
themuferprotector,andremovethemufer 
protector(Figure49).
8.Removethescrews(4mm)fromthespark 
arrester,andremovethesparkarresterfromthe 
mufer(Figure49).
FuelSystem 
Maintenance
CleaningtheFuel-Sediment
9.Useabrushtocarefullyremovecarbondeposits 
fromthespark-arresterscreen(Figure50).
Note:Replacethesparkarresterifithas
breaksorholes.
Figure50
1.Screen
10.Installthesparkarrester,muferprotector, 
exhaustdeector,andmuferinthereverse 
orderofdisassembly.
11.Installthedividerplate(ifequipped);referto
InstallingtheDividerPlate(page30).
2.Brush
Cup
ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Every6months
(whichevercomesrst)—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.RemoveandretainthefuellterandO-ring 
(Figure51).
Note:DonotcleantheO-ringinsolvent.
Figure51
1.Fuelvalve—Offposition3.Fuellter
2.O-ring4.Sedimentcup
6.Cleanthefuellterandsedimentcupusinga 
nonammablesolvent,anddryitcarefully.
7.WipetheO-ringwithaclean,drycloth.
8.Installthefuellterinthebottomofthe 
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 
ensureproperination.Ifthetiresarenot 
inatedtothecorrectpressure,theywill 
wearprematurely .
•Inspectthetireconditionbeforetowing 
andafteranyoperatingaccident.
TheDOTtireinformationislocatedonthesideof 
eachtire.Thisinformationgivesloadandspeed 
ratings.Replacementtiresshouldhavethesameor 
betterratings
Note:Ensurethatanytiresinstalledonyourmachine
meetorexceedtheweightrequirementsofyour 
machineaslistedinSpecications(page15).
1.Visuallyinspectthetiresfordamageandwear 
(Figure52andFigure53).
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1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyunderination
Figure52
Figure53
BeltMaintenance
CheckingtheDrive-Belt 
Tension
ServiceInterval:Every20hours—Checkthe
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Thedrivebeltsshouldeachhave1cm(13/32inch) 
ofexwhenapplying6.8kg(15lb)ofpressure,at 
mid-span(Figure55).
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drive-belttensionandadjustitas 
necessary.Replacethedrivebelts 
iftheyshowanysignsofwear, 
cracks,glazing,ordamage.
1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyoverination
2.Ensurethatthetiresareinatedtothecorrect 
airpressure;refertoTireAirPressure(page37).
Important:Themostcommoncauseoftire
troubleisunder-ination.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.Withyournger,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).
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Storage
plug.
Note:Donotinstallthewireonthespark
Forstorageover30days,preparethemachineas 
follows:
1.Removedirtandgrimefromtheexternalpartsof 
theentiremachine,especiallytheengine.Clean 
dirtanddebrisfromtheoutsideoftheengine 
cylinder-headnsandblowerhousing.
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.
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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.Theairlterisrestricted.
2.Theenginecontainsbadoroldfuel.
3.Thereiswaterorcontaminationinthe 
fuel.
4.Thefuellineisrestricted.4.Cleanthefuellterandsedimentcup.
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:
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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 
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese 
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) 
haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.
Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?
Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot 
limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproductsAdditionally,someonlineandmailorder 
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.
HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?
Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning 
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thefederalandinternationalstandards.
Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?
•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.
•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies
makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.
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