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

FormNo.3378-857RevA

G020896

MM-SeriesMortarMixer

ModelNo.68013C—SerialNo.313000001andUp

ModelNo.68014C—SerialNo.313000001andUp

ModelNo.68016C—SerialNo.313000001andUp

ModelNo.68017C—SerialNo.313000001andUp

ModelNo.68020C—SerialNo.313000001andUp

ModelNo.68021C—SerialNo.313000001andUp

ModelNo.68024C—SerialNo.313000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3378-857*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.

GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
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 .

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,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,youmaycalltheVehicle

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

©2013—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420

Contactusatwww.T oro.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......................................9

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OpeningandClosingtheCowl.................................18

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

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................20

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................21

ControllingthePaddles...........................................22

MixingtheMaterial.................................................23

UsingtheDrum.....................................................24

AdjustingthePaddleBlades.....................................24

Maintenance.................................................................27

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................27

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................28

PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance.....................28

DisconnectingtheSpark-plugWire...........................28

RemovingandInstallingtheDividerPlate..................28

Lubrication...............................................................29

LubricatingtheBearingsandSeals............................29

EngineMaintenance..................................................30

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................30

ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................30

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................32

ServicingtheSparkArrester.....................................33

RemovingandInstallingtheEngine..........................34

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................35

ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................35

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................36

ServicingtheReductionCase—Belt-drive

Models..............................................................36

ServicingtheGearCase—Gear-CaseModel...............38

BeltMaintenance......................................................39

ServicingtheBelts—Belt-driveModels......................39

ReplacingtheBelts—Belt-driveModels.....................40

AligningthePulleys—Belt-driveModels....................42

ReplacingtheLightBulbs............................................43

ReplacingtheRear-facingBulbs................................43

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ReplacingtheSide-facingBulbs................................43

Cleaning...................................................................44

CleaningtheMachine..............................................44

Storage........................................................................44

StoringtheMachine................................................44

Troubleshooting...........................................................46

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

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W ar ning

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•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

–Faceshield

–Safetyglasses

–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).

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–Ensurethatthetiresareproperlyinatedas

recommended.

–Ensurethatthelugnutsaretightandtorqued

properly.

–Ensurethatthemachineisproperlysecured.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Beforeperformingmaintenance,dothefollowing:

–Parkthemachineonlevelground.

–Stoptheengine.W aitforallmovementtostopbefore

adjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.

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.

•Disconnectthespark-plugwireandkeepitawayfromthe

sparkplugtopreventaccidentalstartingwhileadjusting
themachine.

•Ifthemixingpaddlesstrikeaforeignobjectorifthe

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

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Ifyousee

lightningorhearthunderinthearea,donotoperatethe
machine;seekshelter.

–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.

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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

Dumphandle1

1

2
3

Bolt2
Nut2

Towpolekit(soldseparately)

Safetychain
Connectinglink

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InstallingtheDumpHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Dumphandle

2Bolt

2Nut

InstallingtheDumpHandletotheDrum

1.Cutthecabletiestoremovethedumphandlefrom
theundersideofthegrate.

2.Positionthedumphandlesothattheboltholesalign
withtheboltholesinthedrum(Figure3,Figure4,
orFigure5).

Qty.

Installthedumphandle.

1Installthetowpole.

1
2

Installthesafetychain.

Models68014C,68017C,68021C

Use

Figure4

Figure3

Models68013C,68016C,68020C

Figure5

Model68024C

3.Insertthe2boltsthroughtheboltholesinthedump
handleandthedrum(Figure3,Figure4,orFigure5).

4.Installanutontoeachbolt,andtightenthembyhand
topreventcross-threading.

5.Tightenthenutswithawrenchwhileusinganother
wrenchtokeeptheboltsfromspinning.

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InstallingtheTowPole

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Towpolekit(soldseparately)

InstallingtheTowPoletotheMachine

Note:Thetowpoleispurchasedseparatelyandincludesthe

nutandboltneededforinstallation.

Themachinehasthefollowingtowpoleoptions:

HitchT ypeLength

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

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

Pintle

1.Removetheboltandnutfromthetowpole(Figure6).

(50inches)

(50inches)

78.7cm(31inches)or127cm
(50inches)

InstallingtheSafetyChain

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Safetychain

2

Connectinglink

InstallingtheSafetyChaintothe
Machine

1.Formahookontheendofabendablepieceofrod
orstiffwire(notincluded),andinsertitthroughboth
keyholesinthefrontpostofthemachine(Figure7).

Figure6

1.Towpole4.Bolthole

2.Frontpost

3.Bolt6.Nut

2.Slidethetowpoleforwardandaligntheholeinthe
polewiththeholeintheframetting(Figure6).

3.Inserttheboltthroughtheholesinthettingandthe
pole(

4.Threadthenutontotheboltandtightenthemuntil
theyaretightagainsttheframetting(Figure6).

Note:Iftheself-lockingnyloninsertinthelocknut
wearswithuse,replacethenutwithanewGrade5or
Grade8locknut.

Figure6).

5.Frametting

Figure7

1.Keyhole

2.Rodorwire(notincluded)4.Connectinglink

2.Attachthesafetychaintothelengthofrodorwire
(Figure7).

3.Pulltherod,orwire,andthesafetychainthroughboth
keyholes(Figure7).

Note:Ensurethatapproximatelyequallengthsof
safetychainextendfromeithersideofthefrontpost.

3.Safetychain

InstallingtheConnectingLinks

1.Aligntheconnectinglinktothelastlinkinoneendof
thesafetychain(

2.Inserttheconnectinglinkthroughthechainlinkuntil
theconnectinglinksnapsclosed(Figure7).

3.Repeatsteps1and2toinstalltheotherconnectinglink
intheotherendofthesafetychain.

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Figure8

Rightside(models68013C,68014C,68016C,68017C,

68020C,and68021C)

1.Rearcowl

2.Frontcowl8.Drumlatch

3.Grate

4.Bagsplitter10.T owpole16.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

Figure10

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

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

Figure9

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.

Figure13

1.Drumlatch

DumpHandle

1.Clutchlever

•Gear-casemodel(model68024C)

Belt-drivemodels

Gear-casemodel

Figure11

Figure12

Usethedumphandletorotatethedrumtothedumpposition
andtorotatethedrumtothemixposition(upright).

Figure14

Models68013C,68016C,and68020Cshown

1.Dumphandle

1.Clutchlever

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EngineControls

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2

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Figure15

1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap

2.Fuelvalve

3.Chokelever7.Oil-drainplug

4.Throttlelever

6.Oilcap/dipstick

8.On/Offswitch

ChokeLever

Usethechokelever(Figure16)tostartacoldengine.Before
pullingtherecoil-starthandle,movethechokelevertothe
closedposition.Oncetheengineisrunning,movethechoke
levertotheopenposition.Donotusethechokeiftheengine
isalreadywarmeduportheairtemperatureishigh.

ThrottleLever

Thethrottlelever(Figure16)controlsthespeed(rpm)ofthe
engine.Itislocatednexttothechokelever.Itsetstheengine
speedandthereforecanincreaseanddecreasetherotation
speedofthemixingpaddles.Forbestperformance,setthis
controltothefastpositionwhenmixingmaterial.

EngineOn/OffSwitch

TheOn/Offswitch(Figure17)allowstheoperatorofthe
machinetostartandstoptheengine.Thisswitchislocated
onthefrontoftheengine.RotatetheOn/Offswitchtothe
Onpositiontostartandruntheengine.RotatetheOn/Off
switchtotheOffpositiontostoptheengine.

FuelValve

Thefuelvalve(Figure16)islocatedunderneaththechoke
lever.MovetheleverforthefuelvalvetotheOnposition
beforeattemptingtostarttheengine.Whenyouhavenished
mixing,stoptheengineandmovethefuelvalvelevertothe

Figure17

Offposition.

1.Offposition2.Onposition

Recoil-startHandle

Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure15)
quicklytoturntheengineover.Theenginecontrolsdescribed
abovemustallbesetcorrectlyfortheenginetostart.

Oil-levelSwitch

Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,anditwill
notallowtheenginetorunintheeventtheoillevelisbelow
thesafeoperatinglimit.

Figure16

1.Fuelvalve3.Throttlelever

2.Chokelever

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Specications

G019741

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(page24),steps1,
3,4,and5.

3.Usingthedumplever,positionthedrumsothatitisin
themixposition(upright)andlocked.

4.Closetheenginecowlandsecurethecowllatches
(

Figure18).

Figure18

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
19andFigure20)

Figure19

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

Note:Torquethelugnutsinthesequenceshownin
Figure21.

Figure21

1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyunderination

1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyoverination

Figure20

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HitchingaMachinewithaStampedBall

A

B

C

G020359

2

1

A

B

D

G019807

5

1

2

3

4

Coupler

HitchingaMachinewithaForgedBall
Coupler

1.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecouplerand
theareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.Oilthe
pivotpointsandslidingsurfacesofthecouplerwith
SAE30motoroil.

2.Openthecouplerlatch(Figure22).

1.Applyremovablethread-lockingcompoundtothe
threadsofthecouplerbolttopreventthecoupler
handlefromcomingloose(Figure23).

Important:Applythread-lockingcompoundas
neededinthefuture.

Figure22

1.Bail

3.Positionthecouplerontopofthehitchball(Figure22).

4.Closethecouplerlatch(

5.Openthebailonthesafetypinandinsertthepin

6.Rotatethefreeendofthebailovertheendofthesafety

7.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire

2.Safetypin

throughtheholeinthelatch(Figure22).

pinthatisprotrudingthroughthelatch(Figure22).

plugofthemachine;referto
WireHarness(page17).

Figure22).

ConnectingtheLighting

Figure23

1.Couplerhandle

2.Coupler

3.Clamp

4.Bolt

5.Hitchball

2.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecouplerand
theareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.

3.Pushthecouplerboltupthroughthecouplerclamp
andthecouplertop,andconnectthecouplerhandleto
thebolt(

Figure23).

4.Positionthecouplersothesocketisontopofthehitch
ballandtheclampisundertheball.

5.Turnthecouplerhandleclockwisetothreaditontothe
boltuntilitissecure(Figure23).

Note:Useawrenchtokeeptheboltfromspinning.

6.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine;referto

ConnectingtheLighting

WireHarness(page17).

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