Toro 68023C Operator's Manual

FormNo.3382-965RevA

G021 119

MMX-1158H-SMortarMixer

ModelNo.68023C—SerialNo.314000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

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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-grainedcementproducts.A
vehicleequippedwithanappropriatepintlehitchorballhitch
cantowthemachine..

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:

©2014—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

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1

G021 121

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.

TheDOTtireinformationislocatedonthesideofeachtire.
Thisinformationgivesloadandspeedratings.Replacement
tiresshouldhavethesameorbetterratings.

Note:Referto

Specications(page12)andensurethatall

replacementtiresmeetorexceedtheratingsforthismachine.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3InstallingtheSafetyChain......................................9

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

Controls...............................................................10

Specications........................................................12

Operation....................................................................12

PreparingtoT owtheMachine..................................12

ExtendingtheAxle.................................................16

TowingtheMachine...............................................17

PreparingtoUsetheMachine...................................17

OpeningandClosingtheCowl.................................17

AddingFuel...........................................................18

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................19

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................20

ControllingthePaddles...........................................21

MixingtheMaterial.................................................21

UsingtheDrum.....................................................22

AdjustingthePaddleBlades.....................................23

Maintenance.................................................................24

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................24

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................25

PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance.....................25

DisconnectingtheSpark-plugWire...........................25

RemovingandInstallingtheDividerPlate..................25

Lubrication...............................................................26

LubricatingtheBearingsandSeals............................26

EngineMaintenance..................................................27

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................27

ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................28

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................29

ServicingtheSparkArrester.....................................30

RemovingandInstallingtheEngine..........................31

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................32

ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................32

BeltMaintenance......................................................33

ServicingtheBelts..................................................33

ReplacingtheBelts.................................................34

AligningthePulleys................................................36

ReplacingtheLightBulbs............................................37

ReplacingtheRear-facingBulbs................................37

ReplacingtheSide-facingBulbs................................37

ReplacingtheSide-markerLightBulb........................37

Cleaning...................................................................38

CleaningtheMachine..............................................38

Storage........................................................................38

StoringtheMachine................................................38

Troubleshooting...........................................................40

3

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.

•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.

Caution

,

W ar ning

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto

,

property.

Towing

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

•Inordertoreducethepossibilityofanaccidentwhile

transportingthemachineonpublicroads,makesurethat
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.

•Beforetowingchecktomakecertainthatyourmachineis

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.

4

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).

–Ensurethatthetiresareproperlyinatedas

recommended.

–Ensurethatthelugnutsaretightandtorqued

properly.

–Ensurethatthemachineisproperlysecured.

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.

5

MaintenanceandStorage

•Beforeperformingmaintenance,dothefollowing:

–Parkthemachineonlevelground.

–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.

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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.

7

Setup

G021589

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

3

1

InstallingtheDumpHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Dumphandle

2Bolt

2Nut

Dumphandle1
Bolt2
Nut2

Towpolekit(soldseparately)

Safetychain(includedwiththetowpole
kit)

Connectinglink(includedwiththetow
polekit)

5.Tightenthenutswithawrenchwhileusinganother
wrenchtokeeptheboltsfromspinning.

2

InstallingtheTowPole

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Qty.

Installthedumphandle.

1Installthetowpole.

1

Installthesafetychain.

2

Towpolekit(soldseparately)

Use

InstallingtheDumpHandletotheDrum

1.Cutthecabletiestoremovethedumphandlefrom
theundersideofthegrate.

2.Positionthedumphandlesothattheboltholesalign
withtheboltholesinthedrum(

Figure3

3.Insertthe2boltsthroughtheboltholesinthedump
handleandthedrum(Figure3).

4.Installanutontoeachbolt,andtightenthembyhand
topreventcross-threading.

Figure3).

InstallingtheTowPoletotheMachine

Note:Thetowpoleispurchasedseparatelyandincludesthe

nutandboltneededforinstallation.

Themachinehasthefollowingtowpoleoptions:

HitchTypeLength

50mm(2inch)ball—stamped127cm(50inches)

50mm(2inch)ball—forged127cm(50inches)

Pintle

1.Removetheboltandnutfromthetowpole(Figure4).

127cm(50inches)

8

5

1

2

4

6

3

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Figure4

A

B

D

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2
3

4

3

1

1.Towpole4.Bolthole

2.Frontpost

3.Bolt6.Nut

5.Frametting

2.Slidethetowpoleforwardandaligntheholeinthe
polewiththeholeintheframetting(Figure4).

3.Inserttheboltthroughtheholesinthettingandthe
pole(Figure4).

4.Threadthenutontotheboltandtightenthemuntil
theyaretightagainsttheframetting(Figure4).

Note:Iftheself-lockingnyloninsertinthelocknut
wearswithuse,replacethenutwithanewGrade5or
Grade8locknut.

3

InstallingtheSafetyChain

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Safetychain(includedwiththetowpolekit)

2

Connectinglink(includedwiththetowpolekit)

Figure5

1.Keyhole

2.Rodorwire(notincluded)4.Connectinglink

2.Attachthesafetychaintothelengthofrodorwire
(Figure5).

3.Pulltherod,orwire,andthesafetychainthroughboth
keyholes(Figure5).

Note:Ensurethatapproximatelyequallengthsof
safetychainextendfromeithersideofthefrontpost.

3.Safetychain

InstallingtheConnectingLinks

1.Aligntheconnectinglinktothelastlinkinoneendof
thesafetychain(Figure5).

2.Inserttheconnectinglinkthroughthechainlinkuntil
theconnectinglinksnapsclosed(Figure5).

3.Repeatsteps1and2toinstalltheotherconnectinglink
intheotherendofthesafetychain.

InstallingtheSafetyChaintothe
Machine

1.Formahookontheendofabendablepieceofrod
orstiffwire(notincluded),andinsertitthroughboth
keyholesinthefrontpostofthemachine(Figure5).

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ProductOverview

G019875

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1

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Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine.

ClutchLever

Theclutchlever(Figure7)engagesanddisengagesengine
powertothepaddles.

Figure6

1.Rearcowl

2.Frontcowl9.Drumlatch16.Axle

3.Grate

4.Bagsplitter11.Lighting-wiring

5.Dumphandle12.Towpole

6.Gratelifterarm13.Safety-chain

7.Drum

8.Clutchlever15.Chute

10.Frontpost17.Wheel

harness

keyhole

14.Side-marker
light(2)

assembly

18.Trailerlight(2)

19.Cowllatch

Figure7

1.Clutchlever

DrumLatch

Thedrumlatch(Figure8)securesthedrumtothe
mixposition(upright)formixingoperationsandwhen
transportingthemachine.

Figure8

1.Drumlatch

10

DumpHandle

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1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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1

2

3

FuelValve

Thedumphandle(Figure9)allowstheoperatortorotate
thedrumbetweenthedumppositionandthemix(upright)
position.

Thefuelvalve(Figure11)islocatedunderneaththechoke
lever.MovetheleverforthefuelvalvetotheOnposition
beforeattemptingtostarttheengine.Whenyouhavenished
mixing,stoptheengineandmovethefuelvalvelevertothe
Offposition.

Figure9

1.Dumphandle

Figure11

1.Chokelever

EngineControls

2.Fuelvalve

3.Throttlelever

ChokeLever

Thechokelever(Figure11)isrequiredwhenstartinga
coldengine.Beforepullingontherecoil-starthandle,move
thechokelevertotheclosedposition.Oncetheengineis
running,movethechokelevertotheopenposition.Do
notusethechokeiftheengineisalreadywarmeduporthe
airtemperatureishigh.

ThrottleLever

Thethrottlelever(Figure11)controlsthespeed(rpm)ofthe
engine.Itislocatednexttothechokelever.Itsetstheengine
speedandthereforecanincreaseanddecreasetherotation
speedofthemixingpaddles.Forbestperformance,setthis
controltothefastpositionwhenmixingmaterial.

1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap

2.Fuelvalve

3.Chokelever7.Oil-drainplug

4.Throttlelever

Figure10

6.Oilcap/dipstick

8.On/Offswitch

EngineOn/OffSwitch

TheOn/Offswitch(Figure12)allowstheoperatorofthe
machinetostartandstoptheengine.Thisswitchislocated
onthefrontoftheengine.RotatetheOn/Offswitchtothe
Onpositiontostartandruntheengine.RotatetheOn/Off
switchtotheOffpositiontostoptheengine.

11

OFF

ON

1

OFF

ON

G021 103

2

Operation

G022324

Important:Beforeoperating,checkthefuelandoil
levels,andremovedebrisfromthemachine.Ensurethat
theareaisclearofpeople.

PreparingtoTowtheMachine

Figure12

1.Offposition2.Onposition

Recoil-startHandle

Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure10)
quickly.Ensurethattheenginecontrolsdescribedaboveare
allsetcorrectlyfortheenginetostart.

Oil-levelSwitch

Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,andit
preventstheenginefromrunningiftheoillevelisbelowthe
safeoperatinglimit.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

BatchCapacity0.31cubicm(11.1cuft)

Length

(withtowpole)

Width

255cm(101inches)

122cm(48inches)

Important:Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastowing
capacityfortheweightofthemachine.

Important:UseaClass2orlargerreceiver.

Note:Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastheappropriatehitch

totowthemachine;optionsincludea50mm(2inch)ball
hitchorapintlehitch.

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

1.Ensurethattheengineisstopped,thefuelvalveisoff,
andthedrumisempty.

2.Ifthedrumhasaccumulatedanywater,dumpthe
drum;refertoDumpingtheDrum(page22),steps1,
3,4,and5.

3.Usingthedumplever,positionthedrumsothatitisin
themixposition(upright)andlocked.

4.Closetheenginecowlandsecurethecowllatches
(Figure13).

Height

Weight

Axle

(extendable)

173cm(68inches)

389kg(860lb)

91to119cm(36to47inches)

Figure13

5.Extendtheaxle;refertoExtendingtheAxle(page16).

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CheckingtheTiresandWheels

G020836

1

2

3

4

G021 107

AirPressure:Max241kPa(35psi)

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.

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

Note:Referto
replacementtiresmeetorexceedtheratingsforthismachine.

1.Visuallyinspectthetiresfordamageandwear(
14andFigure15)

Specications(page12)andensurethatall

Figure

Important:Alwayschecktheinformation
ontheactualtiresforthecorrectairpressure
requirement.

Important:Themostcommoncauseoftire
troubleisunderination.Maintainfullair
pressure.

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

Note:Torquethelugnutsinthesequenceshownin
Figure16.

Figure16

1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyunderination

1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyoverination

2.Ensurethatthetiresareinatedtothecorrectair
pressure.Thefollowingratingindicatestheappropriate
airpressureforthetiresasinstalledatthefactory.

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Figure15

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B

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Coupler

HitchingaMachinewithaForgedBall
Coupler

1.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecouplerand
theareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.Oilthe
pivotpointsandslidingsurfacesofthecouplerwith
SAE30motoroil.

2.Openthecouplerlatch(

Figure17).

1.Applyremovablethread-lockingcompoundtothe
threadsofthecouplerbolttopreventthecoupler
handlefromcomingloose(Figure18).

Important:Applythread-lockingcompoundas
neededinthefuture.

Figure17

1.Bail

3.Positionthecouplerontopofthehitchball(Figure17).

4.Closethecouplerlatch(Figure17).

5.Openthebailonthesafetypinandinsertthepin
throughtheholeinthelatch(Figure17).

6.Rotatethefreeendofthebailovertheendofthesafety
pinthatisprotrudingthroughthelatch(Figure17).

7.Connecttheplugofwiringharnessforthetowvehicle
intotheplugofthewiringharnessforthemachine;
referto

16)

ConnectingtheLighting-wiringHarness(page

.

2.Safetypin

Figure18

1.Couplerhandle

2.Coupler

3.Clamp

4.Bolt

5.Hitchball

2.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecouplerand
theareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.

3.Pushthecouplerboltupthroughthecouplerclamp
andthecouplertop,andconnectthecouplerhandleto
thebolt(

Figure18).

4.Positionthecouplersothesocketisontopofthehitch
ballandtheclampisundertheball.

5.Turnthecouplerhandleclockwisetothreaditontothe
boltuntilitissecure(Figure18).

Note:Useawrenchtokeeptheboltfromspinning.

6.Connecttheplugofwiringharnessforthetowvehicle
intotheplugofthewiringharnessforthemachine;
referto

ConnectingtheLighting-wiringHarness(page

16).

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