Toro MM-12511H-S Mortar Mixer, MM-658H-P Mortar Mixer, MM-858H-P Mortar Mixer User manual

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FormNo.3390-592RevA
MM-658H-P ,MM-858H-P ,and
MM-12511H-SMortarMixer
ModelNo.68017C—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.68021C—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.68024C—SerialNo.316000001andUp
G020896
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3390-592*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.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughtheengine
manufacturer.
Ifyoubelievethatyourmachinehasadefectwhichcould
causeacrashorcouldcauseinjuryordeath,youshould
immediatelyinformtheNationalHighwayTrafcSafety
Administration(NHTSA)ifyouliveintheUnitedStates,
orTransportCanadaifyouliveinCanada,inadditionto
notifyingTheToroCompany.
IfNHTSAorTransportCanadareceivessimilarcomplaints,
itmayopenaninvestigation,andifitndsthatasafetydefect
existsinagroupofmachines,itmayorderarecallandremedy
campaign.However,NHTSAorTransportCanadacannot
becomeinvolvedinindividualproblemsbetweenyou,your
dealer,orTheToroCompany.
TocontactNHTSA,youmaycalltheVehicle
SafetyHotlinetoll-freeat1-888-327-4236(TTY:
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
©2016—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
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Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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Introduction
Thismachineisdesignedtomixmortar,plaster,reproong
material,grout,andothersmall-grainedPortlandcement
products.Avehicleequippedwithanappropriatepintlehitch
orballhitchcantowthemachine.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
safetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumber
location
2.Vehicleidentication
number(VIN)location
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
TireInformation
TheDOTtireinformationislocatedonthesideofeachtire.
Thisinformationgivesloadandspeedratings.Replacement
tiresshouldhavethesameorbetterratings.
Note:Thevariousmachinesinthismanualhavedifferent
weights;refertoSpecications(page13)toensurethatthe
tiresonyourmachinemeetorexceedtheweightrequirements
ofyourmachine.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................5
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................5
Setup............................................................................8
1InstallingtheDumpHandle...................................8
2InstallingtheTowPole..........................................8
3InstallingtheSafetyChain......................................8
4AdjustingtheMixingPaddles..................................9
ProductOverview.........................................................10
Controls...............................................................11
Specications........................................................13
Attachments/Accessories........................................13
Operation....................................................................14
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................14
PreparingtoTowtheMachine..................................14
ExtendingtheAxle—Belt-DriveModels...................18
TowingtheMachine...............................................19
PreparingtoUsetheMachine...................................19
OpeningandClosingtheCowl.................................20
AddingFuel...........................................................20
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................22
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.........................23
ControllingthePaddles...........................................24
MixingtheMaterial.................................................25
UsingtheDrum.....................................................26
Maintenance.................................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................27
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................28
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance.....................28
DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire...........................28
RemovingandInstallingtheDividerPlate..................28
Lubrication...............................................................29
LubricatingtheBearingsandSeals............................29
EngineMaintenance..................................................30
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................30
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................31
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................32
ServicingtheSparkArrester.....................................33
RemovingandInstallingtheEngine..........................34
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................35
ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................35
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................36
ServicingtheGearCase—Gear-CaseModel...............36
BeltMaintenance......................................................38
ServicingtheBelts—Belt-DriveModels.....................38
ReplacingtheBelts—Belt-DriveModels....................39
AligningthePulleys—Belt-driveModels....................41
ReplacingtheLightBulbs............................................41
ReplacingtheRear-FacingTaillightBulbs...................41
ReplacingtheSide-FacingTaillightBulbs...................41
ReplacingtheFrontAmberBulbs.............................42
MaintainingtheMixingPaddles....................................42
AdjustingthePaddles..............................................42
Cleaning...................................................................44
CleaningtheMachine..............................................44
Storage........................................................................44
StoringtheMachine................................................44
Troubleshooting...........................................................46
4
Safety
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safety-alertsymbol,whichmeans:
Caution
,
W ar ning
,
or
Danger
—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury
ordeath.
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.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto
property.
Towing
Checkwithyourlocalcountyorstatetowingsafety
regulations,inadditiontomeetingTransportCanada(or
DepartmentofTransportationifintheU.S.)towingsafety
regulations,beforetowingthemachine.
Inordertoreducethepossibilityofanaccidentwhile
transportingthemachineonpublicroads,makesure
thetowingvehicleismechanicallysoundandingood
operatingcondition.
Shutofftheenginebeforetransportingthemachine.
Whentowingwithaballhitch,ensurethattheballhitch
youareusingisthepropersizeforthehitchcoupleron
themachine.
Whentowingwithapintlehitch,ensurethattheeyeof
thetowpoleisthecorrectdimensionforthepintlehook.
Inspectthehitchandcouplingforwear.Nevertowthe
machinewithdamagedordefectivehitches,couplings,
chains,orothercomponents.
Checkthetire-airpressureonthetowingvehicleandthe
machine.
Checkthetiretreadandsidewallfordamageandwear.
Properlyattachthesafetychainstothetowingvehicle.
Ensurethatthedirectionalandbrakelightsareworking
properly.
Ensurethatthedirectional,backup,andbrakelightsof
thetowvehicleareworkingproperly.
Beforetowingchecktomakecertainyourmachineis
correctlyandsecurelyattachedtothetowingvehicle.
Ensurethatthesafetychainsareproperlysecuredtothe
vehicle,andleaveenoughslackforturning.
Donotcarryanymaterialinthemachinewhentowing.
Avoidsuddenstartsandstops.Thiscancauseskidding,
orjackkning.Smooth,gradualstartsandstopswill
improvetowing.
Avoidsharpturnstopreventrolling.Towonlywitha
vehiclethathasahitchdesignedfortowing.Donot
attachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.
Donottowthemachinefasterthan88km/h(55mph).
Usecautionwhenbackingup;useaspotteroutsidethe
vehicletoguideyou.
Donotallowanyonetositorrideonthemachine.
Disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehiclebefore
usingit.
Ensurethattheyousecurethemachinefromrolling
whilethemachineisparked.
5
Preparation
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
Wearpersonal-protectiveequipmentandappropriate
clothingincluding:
Hardhat
Respiratorordustmask
Eyeprotection
Hearingprotection
Safetyshoes
Longpants
Shirtwithlongsleevesbuttonedatthewrists
Tight-ttinggloveswithoutdrawstringsorloosecuffs
Tiebacklonghairanddonotwearjewelry.
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.
Ensurethatyousecurethemachinetopreventunintended
movement.
Beforeeveryuse:
Inspectthecoupler,ball,andhitch.
Ensurethatalllightsarefunctioningproperly(if
equippedwithalightkit).
Ensurethatthetiresareproperlyinatedas
recommended.
Ensurethatthelugnutsaretightandtorqued
properly.
Ensurethatthemachineisproperlysecured.
Operation
Neverrunanengineinanenclosedorpoorlyventilated
area.
Onlyoperatethemachineingoodlightingconditions.
Beforestartingthemachine,makesurethatthereareno
personsorobstaclesnearorunderthemachine.
Shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthemachineforany
reason.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Always
shutofftheengineandverifythatallmovingpartshave
stopped.
Ensurethatthemachineissecurefrommovementor
keepitattachedtothetowingvehiclewhenitisnotin
use,topreventitfromrolling.
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
sparkplugtopreventaccidentalstartingwhilemaintaining
themachine.
Ifthemixingpaddlesstrikeaforeignobjectorifthe
machineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor
vibration,shutofftheengineandemptythedrum.Wait
forallmovingpartstocometoacompletestopandcool.
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.Disconnect
thespark-plugwireandinspectforcloggingordamage.
Cleanandrepairand/orreplacedamagedparts.
Donotchangetheengine-governorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Ifyousee
lightningorhearthunderinthearea,donotoperatethe
machine;seekshelter.
MaintenanceandStorage
Beforeperformingmaintenance,dothefollowing:
Parkthemachineonlevelground.
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Shutofftheengine.Waitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,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.
Shutofftheengineandinspectthemachineifaforeign
objectentersthedrumorcausesanotherobstruction.
Makeanynecessaryrepairsbeforestartingthemachine.
Donottamperwithsafetydevices.
Ensurethatthemachineissecurefrommovementbefore
youuseit.
Keepallnuts,bolts,screws,andhoseclampssecurely
tightened.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.
UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
theoriginalstandardsaremaintained.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Dumphandle1
Bolt2
1
Nut2
Installthedumphandle.
2
Towpolekit(soldseparately)
1Installthetowpole.
Safetychain
1
3
Connectinglink
2
Installthesafetychain.
4
Nopartsrequired
Adjustthemixingpaddles.
1
InstallingtheDumpHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dumphandle
2Bolt
2Nut
2
InstallingtheTowPole
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Towpolekit(soldseparately)
InstallingtheTowPoletotheMachine
Note:Thetowpoleispurchasedseparatelyandincludesthe
nutandboltneededforinstallation.
Themachinehasthefollowingtowpoleoptions:
HitchTypeLength
50mm(2inch)ball—stamped78.7cm(31inches)or127cm
(50inches)
50mm(2inch)ball—forged78.7cm(31inches)or127cm
(50inches)
Pintle
78.7cm(31inches)or127cm
(50inches)
1.Removetheboltandnutfromthetowpole(Figure3).
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1
2
4
6
3
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Figure3
1.Towpole4.Bolthole
2.Frontpost
5.Frametting
3.Bolt6.Nut
2.Slidethetowpoleforwardandaligntheholeinthe
polewiththeholeintheframetting(Figure3).
3.Inserttheboltthroughtheholesinthettingandthe
pole(Figure3).
4.Threadthenutontotheboltandtightenthemuntil
theyaretightagainsttheframetting(Figure3).
Note:Iftheself-lockingnyloninsertinthelocknut
wearswithuse,replacethenutwithanewGrade5or
Grade8locknut.
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3
InstallingtheSafetyChain
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Safetychain
2
Connectinglink
InstallingtheSafetyChaintothe
Machine
1.Formahookontheendofabendablepieceofrod
orstiffwire(notincluded),andinsertitthroughboth
keyholesinthefrontpostofthemachine(Figure4).
A
B
C
D
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2
3
4
3
1
Figure4
1.Keyhole
3.Safetychain
2.Rodorwire(notincluded)4.Connectinglink
2.Attachthesafetychaintothelengthofrodorwire
(Figure4).
3.Pulltherod,orwire,andthesafetychainthroughboth
keyholes(Figure4).
Note:Ensurethatapproximatelyequallengthsof
safetychainextendfromeithersideofthefrontpost.
InstallingtheConnectingLinks
1.Aligntheconnectinglinktothelastlinkinoneendof
thesafetychain(Figure4).
2.Inserttheconnectinglinkthroughthechainlinkuntil
theconnectinglinksnapsclosed(Figure4).
3.Repeatsteps1and2toinstalltheotherconnectinglink
intheotherendofthesafetychain.
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AdjustingtheMixingPaddles
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ifthemixingpaddlesandwipersneedadjustment,adjustthe
paddlesandwipers;refertoAdjustingthePaddles(page42)
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ProductOverview
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Figure5
Rightside(Models68017Cand68021C)
1.Rearcowl
7.Clutchlever
13.Drum
2.Frontcowl8.Drumlatch
14.Chute
3.Grate
9.Frontpost15.Axle
4.Bagsplitter10.Towpole16.Wheel
assembly
5.Dumphandle11.Lightingwire
harness
17.Light(2)
6.Grateliftarm12.Safety-chain
keyhole
18.Cowllatch
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14
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Figure6
Rightside(Model68024C)
1.Dumphandle
6.Safety-chain
keyhole
11.Light(2)
2.Drum7.Towpole
12.Cowllatch
3.Drumlatch
8.Grateliftarm
13.Rearcowl
4.Frontpost
9.Chute
14.Frontcowl
5.Lightingwire
harness
10.Wheel
assembly
15.Grate
15
16
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
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Figure7
Leftside(Model68024C)
1.Dumphandle
7.Light(2)13.Safety-chain
keyhole
2.Bagsplitter8.Wheel
assembly
14.Frontpost
3.Grate9.Clutchlever
15.Drumlatch
4.Frontcowl10.Drum
16.Grateliftarm
5.Rearcowl11.T owpole
6.Cowllatch
12.Lightingwire
harness
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Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine.
ClutchLever
Theclutchleverengagesanddisengagesenginepowertothe
paddles.
Belt-drivemodels(models68017Cand68021C)
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Figure8
Belt-drivemodels
1.Clutchlever
Gear-casemodel(model68024C)
1
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Figure9
Gear-casemodel
1.Clutchlever
DrumLatch
Thedrumlatchsecuresthedrumtothemixposition(upright)
formixingoperationsandwhentransportingthemachine.
1
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Figure10
1.Drumlatch
DumpHandle
Usethedumphandletorotatethedrumtothedumpposition
andtorotatethedrumtothemixposition(upright).
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1
Figure11
1.Dumphandle
11
EngineControls
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Figure12
1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap
2.Fuelvalve
6.Oilcap/dipstick
3.Chokelever7.Oil-drainplug
4.Throttlelever
8.On/Offswitch
FuelValve
Thefuelvalve(Figure13)islocatedunderneaththechoke
lever.MovetheleverforthefuelvalvetotheONposition
beforeattemptingtostarttheengine.Whenyouhavenished
mixing,shutofftheengineandmovethefuel-valveleverto
theOFFposition.
1
2
3
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Figure13
1.Fuelvalve3.Throttlelever
2.Chokelever
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
machinetostartandshutofftheengine.Thisswitchis
locatedonthefrontoftheengine.RotatetheON/OFFswitch
totheONpositiontostartandruntheengine.Rotatethe
ON/OFFswitchtotheOFFpositiontoshutofftheengine.
OFF
ON
1
OFF
ON
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2
Figure14
1.OFFposition2.ONposition
Recoil-StartHandle
Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure12)
quicklytoturntheengineover.Theenginecontrolsdescribed
abovemustallbesetcorrectlyfortheenginetostart.
Oil-LevelSwitch
Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,anditdoes
notallowtheenginetorunintheeventtheoillevelisbelow
thesafeoperatinglimit.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
MachineSpecications
Model
68017C68021C68024C
BatchCapacity0.17cubicm(6.0cubicft)0.23cubicm(8.0cubicft)0.34cubicm(12.0cubicft)
TotalVolume
0.20cubicm(6.9cubicft)0.25cubicm(9.0cubicft)0.42cubicm(14.8cubicft)
DrumMaterialPolyethylenePolyethylene
Steel
Length
(withouttowpole)
163cm
(64inches)
193cm
(86inches)
205.7cm
(81inches)
Width86cm
(34inches)
86cm
(34inches)
142.2cm
(50inches)
Height137cm
(54inches)
137cm
0(54inches)
150cm
(59inches)
Weight241kg
(530lb)
266kg
(585lb)
508kg
(1120lb)
Axle
86to117cm(34to46inches)
extendable
86to117cm(34to46inches)
extendable
142cm(56inches)
xed
Engine
Honda
®
GX240Honda
®
GX240Honda
®
GX340
Drivebeltbeltgearbox
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpandits
capabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributor.
TobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimalperformanceofyourToroequipment,countonTorogenuineparts.
Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodeliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineeringspecicationofourequipment.
Forpeaceofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.
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Operation
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsthatcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,hands,feet,
andheadisrecommended.
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Figure15
1.Wearsafetyglasses.
2.Wearhearingprotection.
PreparingtoTowtheMachine
Important:Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastowing
capacityfortheweightofthemachine.
Important:UseaClass2orlargerreceiver.
Note:Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastheappropriatehitch
totowthemachine;optionsincludea50mm(2inch)ball
hitchorapintlehitch.
Note:Ensurethattheelectricalconnectorofthetowvehicle
iscompatiblewiththeelectricalconnectorofthemachine.
Themachineusesastandard4-atplug.Ifyourtowvehicle
hasadifferenttypeofplug,obtainanadapterfroman
automotivepartsstore.
1.Ensuretheengineisshutoff,thefuelvalveisoff,and
thedrumisempty.
2.Ifthedrumhasaccumulatedanywater,dumpthe
drum;refertoDumpingtheDrum(page26),steps1,
3,4,and5.
3.Usingthedumplever,positionthedrumsothatitisin
themixposition(upright)andlocked.
4.Closetheenginecowlandsecurethecowllatches
(Figure16).
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Figure16
5.Extendtheaxle(Modelsand68021C);referto
ExtendingtheAxle—Belt-DriveModels(page18).
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CheckingtheTiresandWheels
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:Thevariousmachinesinthismanualhavedifferent
weights;refertoSpecications(page13)toensurethatthe
tiresonyourmachinemeetorexceedtheweightrequirements
ofyourmachine.
1.Visuallyinspectthetiresfordamageandwear(Figure
17andFigure18)
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Figure17
1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyunderination
Figure18
1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyoverination
2.Ensurethatthetiresareinatedtothecorrectair
pressure.ThefollowingTire-AirPressuretableshows
theappropriateairpressureforthetiresasinstalledat
thefactory.
Important:Alwayschecktheinformation
ontheactualtiresforthecorrectairpressure
requirement.
Important:Themostcommoncauseoftire
troubleisunderination.Maintainfullair
pressure.
TireAirPressure
ModelTirepressure
68017CMax414kPa(60psi)
68021Cand68024CMax241kPa(35psi)
3.Ensurethatthelugnutsaretorquedto108to122
N∙m(80to90ft-lb).Checkthetorqueofthelugnuts
initiallyandaftertowing.
Note:Torquethelugnutsinthesequenceshownin
Figure19.
1
2
3
4
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Figure19
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HitchingaMachinewithaStampedBall
Coupler(optionalkit)
1.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecouplerand
theareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
2.Oilthepivotpointsandslidingsurfacesofthecoupler
withSAE30motoroil.
3.Openthecouplerlatch(Figure20).
A
B
C
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1
Figure20
1.Bail
2.Safetypin
4.Positionthecouplerontopofthehitchball(Figure20).
5.Closethecouplerlatch(Figure20).
6.Openthebailonthesafetypin,andinsertthepin
throughtheholeinthelatch(Figure20).
7.Rotatethefreeendofthebailovertheendofthesafety
pinthatisprotrudingthroughthelatch(Figure20).
8.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.
HitchingaMachinewithaForgedBall
Coupler(optionalkit)
1.Applyremovablethread-lockingcompoundtothe
threadsofthecouplerbolttopreventthecoupler
handlefromcomingloose(Figure21).
Important:Applythread-lockingcompoundas
neededinthefuture.
A
B
C
D
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1
2
3
4
Figure21
1.Couplerhandle
4.Bolt
2.Coupler
5.Hitchball
3.Clamp
2.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecouplerand
theareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
3.Pushthecouplerboltupthroughthecouplerclamp
andthecouplertop,andconnectthecouplerhandleto
thebolt(Figure21).
4.Positionthecouplersothatthesocketisontopofthe
hitchballandtheclampisundertheball.
5.Turnthecouplerhandleclockwisetothreaditontothe
boltuntilitissecure(Figure21).
Note:Useawrenchtokeeptheboltfromspinning.
6.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.
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HitchingaMachinewithaPintleHitch
Coupler(optionalkit)
1.Removethepinfromthepintlehitchandopenit
(Figure22).
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Figure22
2.Positiontheringonthetowpoleontothehookofthe
pintlehitch(Figure22).
3.Closethetopofthepintlehitchandsecureitwiththe
pin(Figure22).
4.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.
HitchingaMachinewithaPinHitch
Coupler(optionalkit)
1.Positionthefrontofthepin-hitchcouplersothatit
islocatedbetweenthetopandbottomplatesofthe
pin/clevishitchofthetowvehicle,andensurethatthe
holesarealigned(Figure23).
A
B
C
D
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2
3
4
Figure23
1.Hitchpin3.Pin-hitchcoupler
2.Hairpincotter
4.Pin/clevis-hitchreceiver
2.Inserta19mm(3/4inch)or22mm(7/8inch)hitch
pinthroughtheholesinthecouplerandthereceiver
hitch(Figure23).
3.Insertahairpincotterthroughtheholeinthebottom
ofthehitchpin(Figure23).
4.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.
ConnectingtheSafetyChainstothe
TowVehicle
Connectthesafetychaintothemachineandthetowvehicle
asfollows:
1.Pullthesafetychainthroughtheslotsinthekeyholes
locatedinthefrontpostofthemachine,sothatthe
lengthsoneachsideareequal(Figure24).
2.Crossbothlengthsofchainunderthetowpole.
Note:Crossingthechainsdecreasesthechancesof
thefrontofthemachinedroppingtothegroundifthe
hitchdoesnotholdtheconnection.
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1
2
3
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Figure24
1.Connectinglinks3.Chaincrossedundertow
pole
2.Keyholesinfrontpost
3.Connecteachlengthofchaintothesafety
chain-mountingpointonthetowvehiclewiththe
connectinglinks(Figure25).
Important:Ensurethatthechainhasenough
slackforturningaroundcornerswhentowingthe
machine.
Note:Stowtheexcesschaininsidethebottomofthe
frontpostbypushingitintothekeyholesandlatching
theappropriatelinksintothekeyholeslots.
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1
2
3
Figure25
1.Connectinglink3.Chainlink
2.Safetychainmounting
pointontowvehicle
ConnectingtheLightingWireHarness
Connecttheelectricalplugofthemachinewiththeelectrical
plugofthetowvehicle,asshowninFigure26.
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Figure26
Note:Themachineusesastandard4-atplug.Ifyourtow
vehiclehasadifferenttypeofplug,obtainanadapterfroman
automotive-partsstore.
Important:Routinelycheckthelightstoensurethat
theyareworkingproperly,includingthetaillights,brake
lights,andeachappropriateturnsignal.
CheckingtheLights
Ensurethatthetaillightsofthemachineilluminatewhen
youturnontheheadlightsoftowvehicle.
Ensurethatthebrakelightsofthemachineilluminate
whenyoupressthebrakepedalofthetowvehicle.
Ensurethattheappropriateturnsignalasheswhenyou
operatethecorrespondingturnsignalofthetowvehicle.
ExtendingtheAxle—Belt-Drive
Models
Models68017Cand68021C
WARNING
Themachineisnotstablewhentowingitwiththe
axleinthenarrowposition.
Towthemachinewiththeaxleinthewideposition.
Important:Adjusttheaxletothenarrowpositiononly
tomovethemachinethroughanarrowaccesspoint,
suchasthegateofafenceorthedoorwayofabuilding.
PreparingtoChangetheAxleWidth
1.Movethemachinetoaleveljob-sitesurface.
2.Disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehicle.
3.Ensurethatthemachineissecurefrommovement
beforeyouuseit.
4.Ensurethatthedrumisemptyandinthemixposition
(upright).
5.Ensurethatthedrumlatchisengagedandthatthe
drumdoesnotrotatetowardthedumpposition.
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AdjustingtheAxleWidth
WARNING
Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailtosupport
themachineandcauseseriousinjury.
Usejackstandswhensupportingthemachine.
1.Alignajackwithanadequateliftheightandweight
capacityundertheaxle;refertoSpecications(page
13).
2.Liftthemachineuntilthetiresareofftheground.
3.Useajackstandateachsupportpointontherear
frameextension(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Supportpoint(2)
4.Removetheboltsandnutsthatsecuretheinneraxleto
theouteraxle(Figure28).
1 2
3
4
3
5
6
5
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Figure28
1.Wideposition(towing)4.Nut(narrowposition)
2.Narrowposition
5.Bolt(wideposition)
3.Nut(wideposition)6.Bolt(narrowposition)
5.Aligntheinneraxletothedesiredpositionasfollows:
Slideeachsideoftheaxleinwardtothenarrow
position(Figure28).
Slideeachsideoftheaxleoutwardtothewide
(tow)position(Figure28).
6.Aligntheholesoftheinneraxlewiththeholesofthe
outeraxle.
7.Inserttheboltsthroughtheaxleholes(Figure28).
8.Threadthenutsontothebolts,andtorquethenuts
to87N∙m(64ft-lb).
TowingtheMachine
WARNING
Towingthemachineathighspeedincreasesthe
riskofahitchmalfunctionandtirefailure.Higher
speedsalsoincreasethemomentumofthemachine
andbrakingdistance.Ifthemachinebecomes
detachedfromthetowvehicleathighspeed,it
couldcausedamagetoproperty,orinjuryordeath
tobystanders.
Donotexceed88km/h(55mph)whentowingthe
machine.Forpoorroadconditionsorinclement
weather,reducespeedaccordingly.
WARNING
Towingthemachinewithmaterialinthedrum
increasestheriskofahitchmalfunctionandtire
failure.Inaddition,materialcouldbounceoutof
thedrumandhitothervehiclesand/orpeople.
Materialinthedrumincreasestheweight,which
affectsmomentumandbrakingdistance.
Donottowthemachinewithmaterialinthedrum.
ReviewandunderstandSafeOperatingPractices(page5).
Testthebrakesofthetowvehiclebeforetowing.
Avoidsuddenstartsandstopswhiletowingthemachine.
PreparingtoUsetheMachine
Reviewallofthesafetydecalsonthemachine.
Useahard-hat,hearingprotection,ashirtwithlong
sleevesbuttonedatthewrists,tight-ttinggloveswithout
drawstringsorloosecuffs,eyeprotection,andadust
maskorrespirator.Ameshvisoralonedoesnotprovide
sufcienteyeprotection;supplementwithprotective
glasses.
Ensurethatyouarefamiliarwiththesafetyregulations
andshutdownproceduresdescribedintheOperator’s
ManualandtheEngineOwner’sManual.
Ensurethatallguardsareinplaceandingoodcondition.
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Ensurethatthepaddlesareinplaceandingood
condition.
Checkthefuelandoillevelsoftheengine.
Whenpreparingtomixmaterial:
1.Movethemachinetoaleveljob-sitesurface.
2.Removethemachinefromthetowvehicle.
3.Ensurethatthemachineissecurefrommovement
beforeyouuseit.
4.Ensurethatthedrumisinthemixposition
(upright).
5.Ensurethatthedrumlatchisengagedandthatthe
drumdoesnotrotatetowardthedumpposition.
OpeningandClosingtheCowl
OpeningtheCowl
1.Atthesideofthemachinewherethefrontcowland
rearcowlmeet,grasptheringofthelatchandpullit
offfromthelatchanchorontherearcowl(Figure29).
A
B
D
1
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Figure29
1.Latch3.Receiver
2.Latchanchor
4.V-tting
2.Repeatstep1ontheoppositesideofthemachine.
3.Atthebackofthemachinewheretherearcowlmeets
theframeofthemachine,grasptheringofthelatch
andpullitofffromthelatchanchoronthecowl
(Figure29).
4.Rotatetherearcowlupandforwarduntilitisfully
positionedontopofthefrontcowl(Figure29).
ClosingtheCowl
1.Rotatetherearcowlrearwardanddownuntilthe
receiveratthebottomcenterofthecowlisalignedwith
theV-ttingandushontheframeofthemachine
(Figure29).
2.Atthebackofthemachine,grasptheringofthelatch
andpullitontothelatchanchorontherearcowl.
3.Atthesideofthemachine,grasptheringofthelatch
andpullitontothelatchanchorontherearcowl.
4.Repeatstep3ontheoppositesideofthemachine
(Figure29).
AddingFuel
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
fuelmaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusefuelcontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
Donotaddoiltofuel.
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