Toro 68013C, 68016C, 68017C, 68020C, 68021C Operator's Manual

FormNo.3382-977RevA

G020896

MM-SeriesMortarMixer

ModelNo.68013C—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68014C—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68016C—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68017C—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68020C—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68021C—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68024C—SerialNo.314000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3382-977*A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposureto
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancer,birthdefects,orother

reproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.

GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.

Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

1-800-424-9153);gotohttp://www.safercar.gov;orwrite
to:Administrator,NHTSA,1200NewJerseyAvenue,
SEWestBuilding,Washington,DC20590.Youcanalso
obtainotherinformationaboutmotorvehiclesafetyfrom
http://www.safercar.gov.

•TocontactTransportCanada,youmaycall

1-800-333-0510or(819)994-3328;goto
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/;writeto:Road
SafetyandMotorVehicleRegulationDirectorate,
TransportCanada,TowerC,PlacedeVille,330
SparksStreet,Ottawa,Ontario,K1A0N5;oremail
[e-mail].

Introduction

Thismachineisdesignedtomixmortar,plaster,reproong
material,grout,andothersmall-grainedPortlandcement
products.Avehicleequippedwithanappropriatepintlehitch
orballhitchcantowthemachine.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready .Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.

Theenclosed
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.

Ifyoubelievethatyourmachinehasadefectwhichcould
causeacrashorcouldcauseinjuryordeath,youshould
immediatelyinformtheNationalHighwayTrafcSafety
Administration(NHTSA)ifyouliveintheUnitedStates,
orTransportCanadaifyouliveinCanada,inadditionto
notifyingTheToroCompany.

IfNHTSAorTransportCanadareceivessimilarcomplaints,
itmayopenaninvestigation,andifitndsthatasafetydefect
existsinagroupofmachines,itmayorderarecallandremedy
campaign.However,NHTSAorTransportCanadacannot
becomeinvolvedinindividualproblemsbetweenyou,your
dealer,orTheToroCompany.

Engine Owner's Man ual

issuppliedfor

•TocontactNHTSA,youmaycalltheV ehicle

SafetyHotlinetoll-freeat1-888-327-4236(TTY:

©2013—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumber
location

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

2.Vehicleidentication
number(VIN)location

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

TireInformation

TheDOTtireinformationislocatedonthesideofeachtire.
Thisinformationgivesloadandspeedratings.Replacement
tiresshouldhavethesameorbetterratings.

Note:Thevariousmachinesinthismanualhavedifferent
weights;referto

Specications(page13)toensurethatthe
tiresonyourmachinemeetorexceedtheweightrequirements
ofyourmachine.

Contents

Introduction..................................................................2

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

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

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

Setup............................................................................8

1InstallingtheDumpHandle...................................8

2InstallingtheTowPole..........................................8

3InstallingtheSafetyChain......................................8

ProductOverview.........................................................10

Controls...............................................................11

Specications........................................................13

Operation....................................................................13

PreparingtoT owtheMachine..................................13

ExtendingtheAxle—Belt-driveModels....................17

TowingtheMachine...............................................18

PreparingtoUsetheMachine...................................18

OpeningandClosingtheCowl.................................19

AddingFuel...........................................................19

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................21

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................22

ControllingthePaddles...........................................23

MixingtheMaterial.................................................24

UsingtheDrum.....................................................25

AdjustingthePaddleBlades.....................................25

Maintenance.................................................................28

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................28

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................29

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

DisconnectingtheSpark-plugWire...........................29

RemovingandInstallingtheDividerPlate..................29

Lubrication...............................................................30

LubricatingtheBearingsandSeals............................30

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

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

ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................31

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................33

ServicingtheSparkArrester.....................................34

RemovingandInstallingtheEngine..........................35

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

ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................36

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

ServicingtheReductionCase—Belt-drive

Models..............................................................37

ServicingtheGearCase—Gear-CaseModel...............39

BeltMaintenance......................................................40

ServicingtheBelts—Belt-driveModels......................40

ReplacingtheBelts—Belt-driveModels.....................41

AligningthePulleys—Belt-driveModels....................43

ReplacingtheLightBulbs............................................44

ReplacingtheRear-facingTaillightBulbs....................44

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ReplacingtheSide-facingTaillightBulbs....................44

ReplacingtheFrontAmberBulbs.............................44

Cleaning...................................................................45

CleaningtheMachine..............................................45

Storage........................................................................45

StoringtheMachine................................................45

Troubleshooting...........................................................47

Safety

Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeans:
or

Danger

complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury
ordeath.

—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto

SafeOperatingPractices

Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghands.Alwaysfollow
allsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

WARNING

Machiningorhandlingstone,masonry,concrete,
metal,andothermaterialscangeneratedust,mists,
andfumescontainingchemicals,suchassilica,
knowntocauseseriousorfatalinjuryorillness,
suchasrespiratorydisease,silicosis,cancer,birth
defects,orotherreproductiveharm.

Caution

,

W ar ning

,

•Controldust,mist,andfumesatthesource
wherepossible.Usewaterfordustsuppression,
whenfeasible.

•Usegoodworkpracticesandfollowthe
recommendationsofthemanufacturer
orsupplier,CCOHS,OSHA,andother
occupationalandtradeassociations.

•Alwaysfollowrespiratoryprecautions.

•Whenthehazardsfrominhalationcannotbe
eliminated,theoperatorandanybystanders
shouldweararespiratorapprovedbyCCOHSor
OSHAforthematerialbeinghandled.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If

theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadorunderstand
theinformation,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

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•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto
property.

Towing

Checkwithyourlocalcountyorstatetowingsafety
regulations,inadditiontomeetingTransportCanada(or
DepartmentofTransportationifintheU.S.)towingsafety
regulations,beforetowingthemachine.

•Inordertoreducethepossibilityofanaccidentwhile

transportingthemachineonpublicroads,makesure
thetowingvehicleismechanicallysoundandingood
operatingcondition.

•Shutdowntheenginebeforetransportingthemachine.

•Whentowingwithaballhitch,ensurethattheballhitch

youareusingisthepropersizeforthehitchcoupleron
themachine.

•Whentowingwithapintlehitch,ensurethattheeyeof

thetowpoleisthecorrectdimensionforthepintlehook.

•Inspectthehitchandcouplingforwear.Nevertowthe

machinewithdamagedordefectivehitches,couplings,
chains,orothercomponents.

•Checkthetireairpressureonthetowingvehicleandthe

machine.

•Checkthetiretreadandsidewallfordamageandwear.

•Properlyattachthesafetychainstothetowingvehicle.

•Ensurethatthedirectionalandbrakelightsareworking

properly.

•Ensurethatthedirectional,backup,andbrakelightsof

thetowvehicleareworkingproperly.

•Beforetowingchecktomakecertainyourmachineis

correctlyandsecurelyattachedtothetowingvehicle.

•Ensurethatthesafetychainsareproperlysecuredtothe

vehicle,andleaveenoughslackforturning.

•Donotcarryanymaterialinthemachinewhentowing.

•Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.Thiscancauseskidding,

orjackkning.Smooth,gradualstartsandstopswill
improvetowing.

•Avoidsharpturnstopreventrolling.Towonlywitha

vehiclethathasahitchdesignedfortowing.Donot
attachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.

•Donottowthemachinefasterthan88km/h(55mph).

•Usecautionwhenbackingup;useaspotteroutsidethe

vehicletoguideyou.

•Donotallowanyonetositorrideonthemachine.

•Disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehiclebefore

usingit.

•Placechockblocksunderneaththetirestopreventthem

fromrollingwhilethemachineisparked.

Preparation

Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedbythe

manufacturer.

•Wearpersonalprotectiveequipmentandappropriate

clothingincluding:

–Hardhat

–Respiratorordustmask

–Faceshieldorsafetyglasses

–Hearingprotection

–Safetyshoes

–Longpants

–Shirtwithlongsleevesbuttonedatthewrists

–Tight-ttinggloveswithoutdrawstringsorloosecuffs

•Securelonghair,looseclothing,orjewelrythatmayget

tangledinmovingparts.

•Operatingtheequipmentsafelyrequiresthefullattention

oftheoperator.Donotwearradioormusicheadphones
whileoperatingthemachine.

•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable

andthevaporsareexplosive.Usethefollowingpractices
whenhandlingfuel:

–Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

–Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

–Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

–Donotsmoke.

–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

–Replacethefuelcapandtightenitsecurely .

–Keepthecontainernozzleincontactwiththetank

duringlling.

–Neverllacontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,trunk,

pick-upbed,oranysurfaceotherthantheground.

–Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside

wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.

–Iffuelisspilled,wipeitofftheengineandequipment.

•Ensurethatthemachineisonalevelsurfacebefore

operatingthemachine.

•Chockthetiresofthemachinetopreventunintended

movement.

•Beforeeveryuse:

–Inspectthecoupler,ball,andhitch.

–Ensurethatalllightsarefunctioningproperly(if

equippedwithalightkit).

–Ensurethatthetiresareproperlyinatedas

recommended.

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–Ensurethatthelugnutsaretightandtorqued

properly.

–Ensurethatthemachineisproperlysecured.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Beforeperformingmaintenance,dothefollowing:

–Parkthemachineonlevelground.

Operation

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedorpoorlyventilated

area.

•Onlyoperatethemachineingoodlightingconditions.

•Beforestartingthemachine,makesurethatthereareno

personsorobstaclesnearorunderthemachine.

•Shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthemachineforany

reason.

Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysstop
theengineandverifythatallmovingpartshavestopped.

•Chockthetiresofthemachineorkeepitattachedtothe

towingvehiclewhenitisnotinuse,topreventitfrom
rolling.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofexhaustfumes.Engine

exhaustfumescancausesicknessordeath.

•Keephandsawayfromanymovingparts.Keepfeetaway

fromthetiresandthefrontpost.

•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof

alcoholordrugs.

•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeopleorpetsbefore

operatingthemachine.Stopthemachineifanyoneenters
thearea.

•Neverplaceyourhandsoranysolidobjectintothedrum

whenthemachineisinoperation.

•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfromoperation.

Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,
orservicethemachine.

•Nevermovethemachinewhiletheengineisrunning.

•Keepthecowlclosedandlatchedduringoperation.

•Ensurethatalltheguardsandshieldsaresecurelyinplace

beforeoperatingthemachine.

–Stoptheengine.Waitforallmovementtostopbefore

adjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.

–Lettheenginecoolbeforeperformingmaintenance

orstoring.

–Removethespark-plugwirebeforemakingany

repairs.

–Disengageallpowerandoperationcontrols.

•Neverlubricate,service,repair,oradjustthemachine

whileitisrunning.

•Keepequipmentmaterialsclearfromthemuferand

enginetohelppreventres.Cleanupanyoilorfuel
spillage.

•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.

•Keephands,feet,andclothingawayfrommovingparts.

Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

•Removeanybuildupofgrease,oil,ordebrisfromthe

machine.

•Stopandinspectthemachineifaforeignobjectentersthe

drumorcausesanotherobstruction.Makeanynecessary
repairsbeforestartingthemachine.

•Donottamperwithsafetydevices.

•Chockthetireswhenstoringthemachine.

•Keepallnuts,bolts,screws,andhoseclampssecurely

tightened.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat

theoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

•Disconnectthespark-plugwireandkeepitawayfromthe

sparkplugtopreventaccidentalstartingwhilemaintaining
themachine.

•Ifthemixingpaddlesstrikeaforeignobjectorifthe

machineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor
vibration,stoptheengineandemptythedrum.Waitfor
allmovingpartstocometoacompletestopandcool.
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.Disconnect
thespark-plugwireandinspectforcloggingordamage.
Cleanandrepairand/orreplacedamagedparts.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Ifyousee

lightningorhearthunderinthearea,donotoperatethe
machine;seekshelter.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

117-2718

125-8175

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationongreasing
themachine.

1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualforinformationon
howtotowthemachine.

125-8216

2.Warning—limittowing
speedtolessthan55mph
/88km/h.

1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.

2.Handandarm
entanglementatthe
beltdrive;crushinghazard
ofhand;entanglement
hazardofhandatthe
shaft—keephandsaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.

3.Entanglementhazardat
paddles—stoptheengine
andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbefore
performingmaintenance.

125-4939

4.Toxicgasinhalation
hazard—Don’trunthe
engineinanenclosed
space.

5.Explosionhazard—stop
theengineandkeep
awayfromameswhen
refueling.

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Setup

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LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

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3

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InstallingtheDumpHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Dumphandle

2Bolt

2Nut

Dumphandle1
Bolt2
Nut2

Towpolekit(soldseparately)

Safetychain
Connectinglink

Qty.

Installthedumphandle.

1Installthetowpole.

1
2

Installthesafetychain.

Use

Figure3

2

InstallingtheTowPole

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Towpolekit(soldseparately)

InstallingtheTowPoletotheMachine

Note:Thetowpoleispurchasedseparatelyandincludesthe

nutandboltneededforinstallation.

Themachinehasthefollowingtowpoleoptions:

HitchTypeLength

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

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

Pintle

(50inches)

(50inches)

78.7cm(31inches)or127cm
(50inches)

1.Towpole4.Bolthole

2.Frontpost

3.Bolt6.Nut

2.Slidethetowpoleforwardandaligntheholeinthe
polewiththeholeintheframetting(Figure3).

3.Inserttheboltthroughtheholesinthettingandthe
pole(Figure3).

4.Threadthenutontotheboltandtightenthemuntil
theyaretightagainsttheframetting(Figure3).

Note:Iftheself-lockingnyloninsertinthelocknut
wearswithuse,replacethenutwithanewGrade5or
Grade8locknut.

5.Frametting

1.Removetheboltandnutfromthetowpole(Figure3).

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1

InstallingtheSafetyChain

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Safetychain

2

Connectinglink

InstallingtheSafetyChaintothe
Machine

1.Formahookontheendofabendablepieceofrod
orstiffwire(notincluded),andinsertitthroughboth
keyholesinthefrontpostofthemachine(Figure4).

Figure4

1.Keyhole

2.Rodorwire(notincluded)4.Connectinglink

2.Attachthesafetychaintothelengthofrodorwire
(Figure4).

3.Pulltherod,orwire,andthesafetychainthroughboth
keyholes(Figure4).

Note:Ensurethatapproximatelyequallengthsof
safetychainextendfromeithersideofthefrontpost.

3.Safetychain

InstallingtheConnectingLinks

1.Aligntheconnectinglinktothelastlinkinoneendof
thesafetychain(

2.Inserttheconnectinglinkthroughthechainlinkuntil
theconnectinglinksnapsclosed(Figure4).

3.Repeatsteps1and2toinstalltheotherconnectinglink
intheotherendofthesafetychain.

Figure4).

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ProductOverview

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Figure5

Rightside(Models68013C,68014C,68016C,68017C,

68020C,and68021C)

1.Rearcowl

2.Frontcowl8.Drumlatch

3.Grate

4.Bagsplitter10.Towpole16.Wheel

5.Dumphandle11.Lightingwire

6.Grateliftarm12.Safety-chain

7.Clutchlever

9.Frontpost15.Axle

harness

keyhole

13.Drum

14.Chute

assembly

17.Light(2)

18.Cowllatch

Leftside(Model68024C)

1.Dumphandle

2.Bagsplitter8.Wheel

3.Grate9.Clutchlever

4.Frontcowl10.Drum

5.Rearcowl11.T owpole

6.Cowllatch

7.Light(2)13.Safety-chain

assembly

12.Lightingwire
harness

Figure7

keyhole

14.Frontpost

15.Drumlatch

16.Grateliftarm

Rightside(Model68024C)

1.Dumphandle

2.Drum7.Towpole

3.Drumlatch

4.Frontpost

5.Lightingwire
harness

6.Safety-chain

8.Grateliftarm

9.Chute

10.Wheel

Figure6

keyhole

assembly

11.Light(2)

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12.Cowllatch

13.Rearcowl

14.Frontcowl

15.Grate

Controls

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Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine.

ClutchLever

Theclutchleverengagesanddisengagesenginepowertothe
paddles.

•Belt-drivemodels(models68013C,68014C,68016C,

68017C,68020C,and68021C)

DrumLatch

Thedrumlatchsecuresthedrumtothemixposition(upright)
formixingoperationsandwhentransportingthemachine.

Figure10

1.Drumlatch

DumpHandle

1.Clutchlever

•Gear-casemodel(model68024C)

Belt-drivemodels

Gear-casemodel

Figure8

Figure9

Usethedumphandletorotatethedrumtothedumpposition
andtorotatethedrumtothemixposition(upright).

Figure11

Models68013C,68016C,and68020Cshown

1.Dumphandle

1.Clutchlever

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EngineControls

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Figure12

1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap

2.Fuelvalve

3.Chokelever7.Oil-drainplug

4.Throttlelever

6.Oilcap/dipstick

8.On/Offswitch

ChokeLever

Usethechokelever(Figure13)tostartacoldengine.Before
pullingtherecoil-starthandle,movethechokelevertothe
closedposition.Oncetheengineisrunning,movethechoke
levertotheopenposition.Donotusethechokeiftheengine
isalreadywarmeduportheairtemperatureishigh.

ThrottleLever

Thethrottlelever(Figure13)controlsthespeed(rpm)ofthe
engine.Itislocatednexttothechokelever.Itsetstheengine
speedandthereforecanincreaseanddecreasetherotation
speedofthemixingpaddles.Forbestperformance,setthis
controltothefastpositionwhenmixingmaterial.

EngineOn/OffSwitch

TheOn/Offswitch(Figure14)allowstheoperatorofthe
machinetostartandstoptheengine.Thisswitchislocated
onthefrontoftheengine.RotatetheOn/Offswitchtothe
Onpositiontostartandruntheengine.RotatetheOn/Off
switchtotheOffpositiontostoptheengine.

FuelValve

Thefuelvalve(Figure13)islocatedunderneaththechoke
lever.MovetheleverforthefuelvalvetotheOnposition
beforeattemptingtostarttheengine.Whenyouhavenished
mixing,stoptheengineandmovethefuelvalvelevertothe

Figure14

Offposition.

1.Offposition2.Onposition

Recoil-startHandle

Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure12)
quicklytoturntheengineover.Theenginecontrolsdescribed
abovemustallbesetcorrectlyfortheenginetostart.

Oil-levelSwitch

Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,anditwill
notallowtheenginetorunintheeventtheoillevelisbelow
thesafeoperatinglimit.

Figure13

1.Fuelvalve3.Throttlelever

2.Chokelever

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Specications

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Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

MachineSpecications

Model

Batch
Capacity

TotalV olume0.20cubicm

DrumMaterial

Length

(withouttow
pole)

Width86cm

Height137cm

Weight250kg

Axle86to117

EngineHonda

Drivebeltbeltbeltbeltbeltbeltgearbox

68013C68014C68016C68017C68020C68021C68024C

0.17cubicm
(6.0cubicft)

(6.9cubicft)

Steel

163cm
(64inches)

(34inches)

(54inches)

(550lb)

cm(34to
46inches)
extendable

®

GX160

0.17cubicm
(6.0cubicft)

0.20cubicm
(6.9cubicft)

Polyethylene

163cm
(64inches)

86cm
(34inches)

137cm
(54inches)

241kg
(530lb)

86to1 17
cm(34to
46inches)
extendable

®

Honda
GX160

0.17cubicm
(6.0cubicft)

0.20cubicm
(6.9cubicft)

Steel

163cm
(64inches)

86cm
(34inches)

137cm
(54inches)

250kg
(550lb)

86to1 17
cm(34to
46inches)
extendable

®

Honda
GX240

0.17cubicm
(6.0cubicft)

0.20cubicm
(6.9cubicft)

Polyethylene

163cm
(64inches)

86cm
(34inches)

137cm
(54inches)

241kg
(530lb)

86to1 17
cm(34to
46inches)
extendable

®

Honda
GX240

0.23cubicm
(8.0cubicft)

0.25cubicm
(9.0cubicft)

Steel

193cm
(86inches)

86cm
(34inches)

137cm
(54inches)

275kg
(605lb)

86to1 17
cm(34to
46inches)
extendable

®

Honda
GX240

0.23cubicm
(8.0cubicft)

0.25cubicm
(9.0cubicft)

Polyethylene

193cm
(86inches)

86cm
(34inches)

137cm
0(54inches)

266kg
(585lb)

86to1 17
cm(34to
46inches)
extendable

®

Honda
GX240

0.34cubicm
(12.0cubicft)

0.42cubicm
(14.8cubicft)

Steel

205.7cm
(81inches)

142.2cm
(50inches)

150cm
(59inches)

508kg
(1120lb)

142cm
(56inches)
xed

®

Honda
GX340

Operation

PreparingtoTowtheMachine

Important:Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastowing

capacityfortheweightofthemachine.

Important:UseaClass2orlargerreceiver.

Note:Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastheappropriatehitch

totowthemachine;optionsincludea50mm(2inch)ball
hitchorapintlehitch.

Note:Ensurethattheelectricalconnectorofthetowvehicle
iscompatiblewiththeelectricalconnectorofthemachine.
Themachineusesastandard4-atplug.Ifyourtowvehicle
hasadifferenttypeofplug,obtainanadapterfroman
automotivepartsstore.

1.Ensuretheengineisstopped,thefuelvalveisoff,and
thedrumisempty.

2.Ifthedrumhasaccumulatedanywater,dumpthe
drum;refertoDumpingtheDrum(page25),steps1,
3,4,and5.

3.Usingthedumplever,positionthedrumsothatitisin
themixposition(upright)andlocked.

4.Closetheenginecowlandsecurethecowllatches
(

Figure15).

Figure15

5.Extendtheaxle(Models68013C,68014C,68016C,
68017C,68020C,and68021C);refertoExtendingthe

Axle—Belt-driveModels(page17)

.

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CheckingtheTiresandWheels

G020836

1

2

3

4

G021 107

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthetires

andwheels.

Aftereachuse—Torquethelugnutsto108to122
N-m(80to90ft-lb)aftertowing.

WARNING

Failuretomaintaincorrecttirepressuremayresult
intirefailureandlossofcontrol,resultingin
propertydamageandseriousinjuryordeath.

•Checkthetirepressurefrequentlytoensure
properination.Ifthetiresarenotinatedto
thecorrectpressure,theywillwearprematurely.

•Inspectthetireconditionbeforetowingand
afteranyoperatingaccident.

2.Ensurethatthetiresareinatedtothecorrectair
pressure.ThefollowingTireAirPressuretableshows
theappropriateairpressureforthetiresasinstalledat
thefactory.

Important:Alwayschecktheinformation
ontheactualtiresforthecorrectairpressure
requirement.

Important:Themostcommoncauseoftire
troubleisunder-ination.Maintainfullair
pressure.

TireAirPressure

ModelTirepressure

68013C,68014C,68016C,
and68017C

68020C,68021C,and68024CMax241kPa(35psi)

Max414kPa(60psi)

TheDOTtireinformationislocatedontheside
ofeachtire.Thisinformationgivesloadandspeed
ratings.Replacementtiresshouldhavethesame
orbetterratings.Formoreinformationgoto
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Vehicle+Safety/Tires.

Note:Thevariousmachinesinthismanualhavedifferent
weights;referto

Specications(page13)toensurethatthe
tiresonyourmachinemeetorexceedtheweightrequirements
ofyourmachine.

1.Visuallyinspectthetiresfordamageandwear(Figure
16andFigure17)

Figure16

3.Ensurethatthewheellugnutsaretorquedto108to
122N-m(80to90ft-lb).Checkthetorqueofthe
wheellugnutsinitiallyandaftertowing.

Note:Torquethelugnutsinthesequenceshownin
Figure18.

Figure18

1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyunderination

1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyoverination

Figure17

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HitchingaMachinewithaStampedBall

A

B

C

G020359

2

1

A

B

D

G019807

5

1

2

3

4

Coupler(optionalkit)

HitchingaMachinewithaForgedBall
Coupler(optionalkit)

1.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecouplerand
theareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.

2.Oilthepivotpointsandslidingsurfacesofthecoupler
withSAE30motoroil.

3.Openthecouplerlatch(Figure19).

1.Applyremovablethread-lockingcompoundtothe
threadsofthecouplerbolttopreventthecoupler
handlefromcomingloose(Figure20).

Important:Applythread-lockingcompoundas
neededinthefuture.

Figure19

1.Bail

4.Positionthecouplerontopofthehitchball(Figure19).

5.Closethecouplerlatch(

6.Openthebailonthesafetypin,andinsertthepin

7.Rotatethefreeendofthebailovertheendofthesafety

8.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire

2.Safetypin

throughtheholeinthelatch(Figure19).

pinthatisprotrudingthroughthelatch(Figure19).

plugofthemachine.

Figure19).

Figure20

1.Couplerhandle

2.Coupler

3.Clamp

4.Bolt

5.Hitchball

2.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecouplerand
theareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.

3.Pushthecouplerboltupthroughthecouplerclamp
andthecouplertop,andconnectthecouplerhandleto
thebolt(

Figure20).

4.Positionthecouplersothatthesocketisontopofthe
hitchballandtheclampisundertheball.

5.Turnthecouplerhandleclockwisetothreaditontothe
boltuntilitissecure(Figure20).

Note:Useawrenchtokeeptheboltfromspinning.

6.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.

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HitchingaMachinewithaPintleHitch

G019809

A

B

D

G020084

1

2

3

4

Coupler(optionalkit)

1.Removethepinfromthepintlehitchandopenit
(Figure21).

Figure21

2.Positiontheringonthetowpoleontothehookofthe
pintlehitch(

3.Closethetopofthepintlehitchandsecureitwiththe
pin(

4.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.

HitchingaMachinewithaPinHitch
Coupler(optionalkit)

1.Positionthefrontofthepinhitchcouplersothatit
islocatedbetweenthetopandbottomplatesofthe
pin/clevishitchofthetowvehicle,andensurethatthe
holesarealigned(Figure22).

Figure21).

Figure21).

Figure22

1.Hitchpin3.Pinhitchcoupler

2.Hairpincotter

2.Inserta19mm(3/4inch)or22mm(7/8inch)hitch
pinthroughtheholesinthecouplerandthereceiver
hitch(Figure22).

3.Insertahairpincotterthroughtheholeinthebottom
ofthehitchpin(Figure22).

4.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.

4.Pin/clevishitchreceiver

ConnectingtheSafetyChainstothe
TowVehicle

Connectthesafetychaintothemachineandthetowvehicle
asfollows:

1.Pullthesafetychainthroughtheslotsinthekeyholes
locatedinthefrontpostofthemachine,sothatthe
lengthsoneachsideareequal(Figure23).

2.Crossbothlengthsofchainunderthetowpole.

Note:Crossingthechainsdecreasesthechancesof
thefrontofthemachinedroppingtothegroundifthe
hitchdoesnotholdtheconnection.

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