FormNo.3378-860RevA
MM-SeriesMortarMixer
ModelNo.68013—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68014—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68016—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68017—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68020—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68021—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68024—SerialNo.313000001andUp
G019552
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3378-860*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
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual
issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thismachineisdesignedtomixmortar,plaster,reproong
material,grout,andothersmall-grainedPortlandcement
products.Avehicleequippedwithanappropriatepintlehitch
orballhitchcantowthemachine.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
1
G019553
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
©2013—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
2
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
TireInformation
TheDOTtireinformationislocatedonthesideofeachtire.
Thisinformationgivesloadandspeedratings.Replacement
tiresshouldhavethesameorbetterratings.
Note:Thevariousmachinesinthismanualhavedifferent
weights;refertoSpecications(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
Specications........................................................13
Operation....................................................................13
PreparingtoTowtheMachine..................................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
Cleaning...................................................................43
CleaningtheMachine..............................................43
Storage........................................................................43
StoringtheMachine................................................43
Troubleshooting...........................................................45
3
Safety
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeans:
Caution
,
W ar ning
,
or
Danger
—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury
ordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghands.Alwaysfollow
allsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
WARNING
Machiningorhandlingstone,masonry,concrete,
metal,andothermaterialscangeneratedust,mists,
andfumescontainingchemicals,suchassilica,
knowntocauseseriousorfatalinjuryorillness,
suchasrespiratorydisease,silicosis,cancer,birth
defects,orotherreproductiveharm.
•Controldust,mist,andfumesatthesource
wherepossible.Watershouldbeusedfordust
suppressionwhenfeasible.
•Usegoodworkpracticesandfollowthe
recommendationsofthemanufactureror
suppliers,OSHA,andotheroccupationaland
tradeassociations.
•Alwaysfollowrespiratoryprecautions.
•Whenthehazardsfrominhalationcannotbe
eliminated,theoperatorandanybystanders
shouldweararespiratorapprovedbyOSHAfor
thematerialbeinghandled.
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
accidentsorinjuriestopeopleordamagetoproperty.
Towing
Checkwithyourlocalcountyorstatetowingsafetyregulations
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(ifthemachineisequippedwiththelightkit).
•Ensurethatthedirectional,backup,andbrakelightsof
thetowvehicleareworkingproperly(ifthemachineis
equippedwiththelightkit).
•Beforetowing,checktomakecertainyourmachineis
correctlyandsecurelyattachedtothetowingvehicle.
•Ensurethatthesafetychainsareproperlysecuredtothe
vehicle,andleaveenoughslackforturning.
•Donotcarryanymaterialinthemachinewhentowing.
•Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.Thiscancauseskidding,
orjackkning.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
–Shirtwithlongsleevesthataretightatthewrists
–Tight-ttinggloveswithoutdrawstringsorloosecuffs
•Securelonghair,looseclothing,orjewelrythatmayget
tangledinmovingparts.
•Operatingtheequipmentsafelyrequiresthefullattention
oftheoperator.Donotwearradioormusicheadphones
whileoperatingthemachine.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Usethefollowingpractices
whenhandlingfuel:
–Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
–Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
–Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
–Donotsmoke.
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
–Replacethefuelcapandtightenitsecurely.
–Keepthecontainernozzleincontactwiththetank
duringlling.
–Neverllacontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,trunk,
pick-upbed,oranysurfaceotherthantheground.
–Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.
–Iffuelisspilled,wipeitofftheengineandequipment.
•Ensurethatthemachineisonalevelsurfacebefore
operatingthemachine.
•Chockthetiresofthemachinetopreventunintended
movement.
•Beforeeveryuse:
–Inspectthecoupler,ball,andhitch.
–Ensurethatalllightsarefunctioningproperly(ifthe
machineisequippedwithalightkit).
–Ensurethatthetiresareproperlyinatedas
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.
•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeopleorpetsbefore
operatingthemachine.Stopthemachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
•Neverplaceyourhandsoranysolidobjectintothedrum
whenthemachineisinoperation.
•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfromoperation.
Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,
orservicethemachine.
•Nevermovethemachinewhiletheengineisrunning.
•Keepthecowlclosedandlatchedduringoperation.
•Ensurethatalltheguardsandshieldsaresecurelyinplace
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Ifthemixingpaddlesstrikeaforeignobjectorifthe
machineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor
vibration,stoptheengineandemptythedrum.Waitfor
allmovingpartstocometoacompletestopandcool.
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.Inspectfor
cloggingordamage.Cleanandrepairand/orreplace
damagedparts.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Ifyousee
lightningorhearthunderinthearea,donotoperatethe
machine;seekshelter.
5
MaintenanceandStorage
•Beforeperformingmaintenance,dothefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonlevelground.
–Stoptheengine.Waitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
–Lettheenginecoolbeforeperformingmaintenance
orstoring.
–Disengageallpowerandoperationcontrols.
•Neverlubricate,service,repair,oradjustthemachine
whileitisrunning.
•Keepequipmentmaterialsclearfromthemuferand
enginetohelppreventres.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.
6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
117–2718
125–8175
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationongreasing
themachine.
125–8216
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualforinformationon
howtotowthemachine.
2.Warning—limittowing
speedtolessthan55mph
/88km/h.
125–4939
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
4.Toxicgasinhalation
hazard—Don’trunthe
engineinanenclosed
space.
2.Handandarm
entanglementatthe
beltdrive;crushinghazard
ofhand;entanglement
hazardofhandatthe
shaft—keephandsaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
5.Explosionhazard—stop
theengineandkeep
awayfromameswhen
refueling.
3.Entanglementhazardat
paddles—stoptheengine
andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbefore
performingmaintenance.
7
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Dumphandle1
Bolt2
1
Nut2
Installthedumphandle.
2
Towpolekit(soldseparately)
1Installthetowpole.
Safetychain
1
3
Connectinglink
2
Installthesafetychain.
1
InstallingtheDumpHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dumphandle
2Bolt
2Nut
InstallingtheDumpHandletotheDrum
1.Cutthecabletiestoremovethedumphandlefrom
theundersideofthegrate.
2.Positionthedumphandlesothattheboltholesalign
withtheboltholesinthedrum(Figure3,Figure4,
orFigure5).
G022169
Figure3
Models68013,68016,68020
G022150
Figure4
Models68014,68017,68021
G022149
Figure5
Model68024
3.Insertthe2boltsthroughtheboltholesinthedump
handleandthedrum(Figure3,Figure4,orFigure5).
4.Installanutontoeachbolt,andtightenthembyhand
topreventcross-threading.
5.Tightenthenutswithawrenchwhileusinganother
wrenchtokeeptheboltsfromspinning.
8
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(Figure6).
5
1
2
4
6
3
G019804
Figure6
1.Towpole4.Bolthole
2.Frontpost
5.Frametting
3.Bolt6.Nut
2.Slidethetowpoleforwardandaligntheholeinthe
polewiththeholeintheframetting(Figure6).
3.Inserttheboltthroughtheholesinthettingandthe
pole(
Figure6).
4.Threadthenutontotheboltandtightenthemuntil
theyaretightagainsttheframetting(Figure6).
Note:Iftheself-lockingnyloninsertinthelocknut
wearswithuse,replacethenutwithanewGrade5or
Grade8locknut.
3
InstallingtheSafetyChain
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Safetychain
2
Connectinglink
InstallingtheSafetyChaintothe
Machine
1.Formahookontheendofabendablepieceofrod
orstiffwire(notincluded),andinsertitthroughboth
keyholesinthefrontpostofthemachine(Figure7).
A
B
C
D
g019883
2
3
4
3
1
Figure7
1.Keyhole
3.Safetychain
2.Rodorwire(notincluded)4.Connectinglink
2.Attachthesafetychaintothelengthofrodorwire
(Figure7).
3.Pulltherod,orwire,andthesafetychainthroughboth
keyholes(Figure7).
Note:Ensurethatapproximatelyequallengthsof
safetychainextendfromeithersideofthefrontpost.
InstallingtheConnectingLinks
1.Aligntheconnectinglinktothelastlinkinoneendof
thesafetychain(
Figure7).
2.Inserttheconnectinglinkthroughthechainlinkuntil
theconnectinglinksnapsclosed(Figure7).
3.Repeatsteps1and2toinstalltheotherconnectinglink
intheotherendofthesafetychain.
9
ProductOverview
G019773
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
7
11
Figure8
Rightside(models68013,68014,68016,68017,68020,
and68021)
1.Rearcowl
7.Clutchlever13.Chute
2.Frontcowl8.Drumlatch14.Axle
3.Grate
9.Frontpost15.Wheel
assembly
4.Bagsplitter10.Towpole
16.Cowllatch
5.Dumphandle
11.Safety-chain
keyhole
6.Grateliftarm
12.Drum
G022179
1
2
3
4
56
7
89
10
11
12
13
Figure9
Rightside(model68024)
1.Dumphandle6.Towpole11.Rearcowl
2.Drum
7.Grateliftarm
12.Frontcowl
3.Drumlatch
8.Chute13.Grate
4.Frontpost9.Wheel
assembly
5.Safety-chain
keyhole
10.Cowllatch
13
14
G022180
11
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
Figure10
Leftside(model68024)
1.Dumphandle
6.Cowllatch11.Safety-chain
keyhole
2.Bagsplitter7.Wheel
assembly
12.Frontpost
3.Grate8.Clutchlever
13.Drumlatch
4.Frontcowl9.Drum
14.Grateliftarm
5.Rearcowl10.Towpole
10
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine.
ClutchLever
Theclutchleverengagesanddisengagesenginepowertothe
paddles.
•Belt-drivemodels(models68013,68014,68016,68017,
68020,and68021)
G019875
1
Figure11
Belt-drivemodels
1.Clutchlever
•Gear-casemodel(model68024)
1
G019874
Figure12
Gear-casemodel
1.Clutchlever
DrumLatch
Thedrumlatchsecuresthedrumtothemixposition(upright)
formixingoperationsandwhentransportingthemachine.
1
G019877
Figure13
1.Drumlatch
DumpHandle
Usethedumphandletorotatethedrumtothedumpposition
andtorotatethedrumtothemixposition(upright).
G019878
1
Figure14
Models68013,68016,and68020shown
1.Dumphandle
11
EngineControls
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
G019744
Figure15
1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap
2.Fuelvalve
6.Oilcap/dipstick
3.Chokelever7.Oil-drainplug
4.Throttlelever
8.On/Offswitch
FuelValve
Thefuelvalve(Figure16)islocatedunderneaththechoke
lever.MovetheleverforthefuelvalvetotheOnposition
beforeattemptingtostarttheengine.Whenyouhavenished
mixing,stoptheengineandmovethefuelvalvelevertothe
Offposition.
1
2
3
G018792
Figure16
1.Fuelvalve3.Throttlelever
2.Chokelever
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.
OFF
ON
1
OFF
ON
G021 103
2
Figure17
1.Offposition2.Onposition
Recoil-startHandle
Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure15)
quicklytoturntheengineover.Theenginecontrolsdescribed
abovemustallbesetcorrectlyfortheenginetostart.
Oil-levelSwitch
Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,anditwill
notallowtheenginetorunintheeventtheoillevelisbelow
thesafeoperatinglimit.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
MachineSpecications
Model68013680146801668017680206802168024
Batch
Capacity
0.17cubicm
(6.0cubicft)
0.17cubicm
(6.0cubicft)
0.17cubicm
(6.0cubicft)
0.17cubicm
(6.0cubicft)
0.23cubicm
(8.0cubicft)
0.23cubicm
(8.0cubicft)
0.34cubicm
(12.0cubicft)
TotalVolume0.20cubicm
(6.9cubicft)
0.20cubicm
(6.9cubicft)
0.20cubicm
(6.9cubicft)
0.20cubicm
(6.9cubicft)
0.25cubicm
(9.0cubicft)
0.25cubicm
(9.0cubicft)
0.42cubicm
(14.8cubicft)
DrumMaterial
Steel
Polyethylene
Steel
Polyethylene
Steel
Polyethylene
Steel
Length
(withouttow
pole)
163cm
(64inches)
163cm
(64inches)
163cm
(64inches)
163cm
(64inches)
193cm
(86inches)
193cm
(86inches)
205.7cm
(81inches)
Width86cm
(34inches)
86cm
(34inches)
86cm
(34inches)
86cm
(34inches)
86cm
(34inches)
86cm
(34inches)
142.2cm
(50inches)
Height137cm
(54inches)
137cm
(54inches)
137cm
(54inches)
137cm
(54inches)
137cm
(54inches)
137cm
0(54inches)
150cm
(59inches)
Weight250kg
(550lb)
241kg
(530lb)
250kg
(550lb)
241kg
(530lb)
275kg
(605lb)
266kg
(585lb)
508kg
(1120lb)
Axle86to117
cm(34to
46inches)
extendable
86to117
cm(34to
46inches)
extendable
86to117
cm(34to
46inches)
extendable
86to117
cm(34to
46inches)
extendable
86to117
cm(34to
46inches)
extendable
86to117
cm(34to
46inches)
extendable
142cm
(56inches)
xed
EngineHonda
®
GX160
Honda
®
GX160
Honda
®
GX240
Honda
®
GX240
Honda
®
GX240
Honda
®
GX240
Honda
®
GX340
Drivebeltbeltbeltbeltbeltbeltgearbox
Operation
PreparingtoTowtheMachine
Important:Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastowing
capacityfortheweightofthemachine.
Important:UseaClass2orlargerreceiver.
Note:Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastheappropriatehitch
totowthemachine;optionsincludea50mm(2inch)ball
hitchorapintlehitch.
Note:Ifthemachineisequippedwithatrailer-lightkit,
ensurethattheelectricalconnectorofthetowvehicleis
compatiblewiththeelectricalconnectorofthemachine.The
machineusesastandard4-atplug.Ifyourtowvehiclehasa
differenttypeofplug,obtainanadapterfromanautomotive
partsstore.
1.Ensuretheengineisstopped,thefuelvalveisoff,and
thedrumisempty.
2.Ifthedrumhasaccumulatedanywater,dumpthe
drum;referto
DumpingtheDrum(page24),steps1,
3,4,and5.
3.Usingthedumplever,positionthedrumsothatitisin
themixposition(upright)andlocked.
4.Closetheenginecowlandsecurethecowllatches
(
Figure18).
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Figure18
5.Extendtheaxle(Models68013,68014,68016,
68017,68020,and68021);refertoExtendingthe
Axle—Belt-driveModels(page17).
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CheckingtheTiresandWheels
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthetires
andwheels.
WARNING
Failuretomaintaincorrecttirepressuremayresult
intirefailureandlossofcontrol,resultingin
propertydamageandseriousinjuryordeath.
•Checkthetirepressurefrequentlytoensure
properination.Ifthetiresarenotinatedto
thecorrectpressure,theywillwearprematurely.
•Inspectthetireconditionbeforetowingand
afteranyoperatingaccident.
TheDOTtireinformationislocatedontheside
ofeachtire.Thisinformationgivesloadandspeed
ratings.Replacementtiresshouldhavethesame
orbetterratings.Formoreinformationgoto
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Vehicle+Safety/Tires.
Note:Thevariousmachinesinthismanualhavedifferent
weights;refertoSpecications(page13)toensurethatthe
tiresonyourmachinemeetorexceedtheweightrequirements
ofyourmachine.
1.Visuallyinspectthetiresfordamageandwear(Figure
19andFigure20).
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Figure19
1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyunderination
Figure20
1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyoverination
2.Ensurethatthetiresareinatedtothecorrectair
pressure.ThefollowingTireAirPressuretableshows
theappropriateairpressureforthetiresasinstalledat
thefactory.
Important:Alwayschecktheinformation
ontheactualtiresforthecorrectairpressure
requirement.
Important:Themostcommoncauseoftire
troubleisunder-ination.Maintainfullair
pressure.
TireAirPressure
ModelTirepressure
68013,68014,68016,and
68017
Max414kPa(60psi)
68020,68021,and68024
Max241kPa(35psi)
3.Ensurethatthewheellugnutsaretorquedto108to
122N-m(80to90ft-lb).
Note:Checkthetorqueofthewheellugnutsinitially
andaftertowing.
Note:Torquethelugnutsinthesequenceshownin
Figure21.
1
2
3
4
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Figure21
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HitchingaMachinewithaStampedBall
Coupler
1.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecouplerand
theareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.Oilthe
pivotpointsandslidingsurfacesofthecouplerwith
SAE30motoroil.
2.Openthecouplerlatch(Figure22).
A
B
C
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1
Figure22
1.Bail
2.Safetypin
3.Positionthecouplerontopofthehitchball(Figure22).
4.Closethecouplerlatch(
Figure22).
5.Openthebailonthesafetypinandinsertthepin
throughtheholeinthelatch(Figure22).
6.Rotatethefreeendofthebailovertheendofthesafety
pinthatisprotrudingthroughthelatch(Figure22).
7.Ifthemachineisequippedwithatrailer-lightkit,
connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.
HitchingaMachinewithaForgedBall
Coupler
1.Applyremovablethread-lockingcompoundtothe
threadsofthecouplerbolttopreventthecoupler
handlefromcomingloose(Figure23).
Important:Applythread-lockingcompoundas
neededinthefuture.
A
B
C
D
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5
1
2
3
4
Figure23
1.Couplerhandle
4.Bolt
2.Coupler
5.Hitchball
3.Clamp
2.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecouplerand
theareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
3.Pushthecouplerboltupthroughthecouplerclamp
andthecouplertop,andconnectthecouplerhandleto
thebolt(
Figure23).
4.Positionthecouplersothesocketisontopofthehitch
ballandtheclampisundertheball.
5.Turnthecouplerhandleclockwisetothreaditontothe
boltuntilitissecure(Figure23).
Note:Useawrenchtokeeptheboltfromspinning.
6.Ifthemachineisequippedwithatrailer-lightkit,
connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.
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HitchingaMachinewithaPintleHitch
TowPole
1.Removethepinfromthepintlehitchandopenit
(Figure24).
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Figure24
2.Positiontheringonthetowpoleontothehookofthe
pintlehitch(Figure24).
3.Closethetopofthepintlehitchandsecureitwiththe
pin(Figure24).
4.Ifthemachineisequippedwithatrailer-lightkit,
connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.
ConnectingtheSafetyChainstothe
TowVehicle
Connectthesafetychaintothemachineandthetowvehicle
asfollows:
1.Pullthesafetychainthroughtheslotsinthekeyholes
locatedinthefrontpostofthemachine,sothatthe
lengthsoneachsideareequal(
Figure25).
2.Crossbothlengthsofchainunderthetowpole.
Note:Crossingthechainsdecreasesthechancesof
thefrontofthemachinedroppingtothegroundifthe
hitchdoesnotholdtheconnection.
1
2
3
G021 177
Figure25
1.Connectinglinks3.Chaincrossedundertow
pole
2.Keyholesinfrontpost
3.Connecteachlengthofchaintothesafetychain
mountingpointonthetowvehiclewiththeconnecting
links(Figure26).
Important:Ensurethatthechainhasenough
slackforturningaroundcornerswhentowingthe
machine.
Note:Stowtheexcesschaininsidethebottomofthe
frontpostbypushingitintothekeyholesandlatching
theappropriatelinksintothekeyholeslots.
G021 178
1
2
3
Figure26
1.Connectinglink3.Chainlink
2.Safetychainmounting
pointontowvehicle
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ExtendingtheAxle—Belt-drive
Models
Models68013,68014,68016,68017,68020,and68021
WARNING
Themachineisnotstablewhentowingitwiththe
axleinthenarrowposition.
Towthemachinewiththeaxleinthewideposition.
Important:Adjusttheaxletothenarrowpositiononly
tomovethemachinethroughanarrowaccesspoint,
suchasthegateofafenceorthedoorwayofabuilding.
PreparingtoChangetheAxleWidth
1.Movethemachinetoaleveljob-sitesurface.
2.Disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehicle.
3.Chockthetires.
4.Ensurethatthedrumisemptyandinthemixposition
(upright).
5.Ensurethatthedrumlatchisengagedandthatthe
drumdoesnotrotatetowardthedumpposition.
AdjustingtheAxleWidth
WARNING
Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailtosupport
themachineandcauseseriousinjury.
Usejackstandswhensupportingthemachine.
1.Alignajackwithanadequateliftheightandweight
capacityundertheaxle;refertoSpecications(page
13).
2.Liftthemachineuntilthetiresareofftheground.
3.Useajackstandateachsupportpointontherear
frameextension(Figure27).
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1
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).
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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(page4).
•Testthebrakesofthetowvehiclebeforetowing.
•Avoidsuddenstartsandstopswhiletowingthemachine.
PreparingtoUsetheMachine
•Reviewallofthesafetydecalsonthemachine.
•Useahard-hat,hearingprotection,ashirtwithlong
sleevesthataretightatthewrists,tight-ttinggloves
withoutdrawstringsorloosecuffs,eyeprotection,and
adustmaskorrespirator.Ameshvisoralonedoes
notprovidesufcienteyeprotection;supplementwith
protectiveglasses.
•Ensurethatyouarefamiliarwiththesafetyregulations
andshutdownproceduresdescribedintheOperator’s
ManualandtheEngineOwner’sManual.
•Ensurethatallguardsareinplaceandingoodcondition.
•Ensurethatthepaddlesareinplaceandingood
condition.
•Checkthefuelandoillevelsoftheengine.
•Checkallthegreasettingstoensurethatthemachine
isproperlylubricated.
•Whenpreparingtomixmaterial:
1.Movethemachinetoaleveljob-sitesurface.
2.Removethemachinefromthetowvehicle.
3.Chockthefrontandbackofthetirestoprevent
themachinefrommoving.
4.Ensurethatthedrumisinthemixposition
(upright).
5.Ensurethatthedrumlatchisengagedandthatthe
drumdoesnotrotatetowardthedumpposition.
OpeningandClosingtheCowl
OpeningtheCowl
1.Atthesideofthemachinewherethefrontcowland
rearcowlmeet,grasptheringofthelatchandpullit
offfromthelatchanchorontherearcowl(Figure29).
A
B
C
D
1
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2
3
4
1
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-ttingandushontheframeofthemachine
(
Figure29).
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2.Atthebackofthemachine,grasptheringofthelatch
andpullitontothelatchanchorontherearcowl.
3.Atthesideofthemachine,grasptheringofthelatch
andpullitontothelatchanchorontherearcowl.
4.Repeatstep3ontheoppositesideofthemachine
(Figure29).
AddingFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when
theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
fueltothefueltankuntilthelevelisnohigher
thanthescreenonthelterinthefueltank.
Thisemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto
expand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore
thana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfrom
fuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron
atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removefuel-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandfueltheequipment
withthewheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromafueldispenser
nozzle.
•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandthe
fueltankorconditioneropening.
•Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
Important:Donotmixoilwithfuel.
RecommendedFuel
UnleadedGasoline
U.S.
Pumpoctanerating87orhigher
Except
U.S.
Researchoctanerating92orhigher
Pumpoctanerating87orhigher
UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeepthe
fuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.Ifyouarestoring
themachineforlonger,drainthefueltank;refertoStoring
theMachine(page43).
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
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Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertothe
fuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.
Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen
mixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish
depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
Model(s)
Fueltankcapacity
68013and68014
3.1L(0.82USgallons)
68016,68017,68020,68021
5.3L(1.40USgallons)
68024
6.1L(1.61USgallons)
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,stoptheengine,
andallowtheenginetocool.
2.Cleanaroundthefuelcapandremoveit(Figure30).
1
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Figure30
1.Fuelcap
3.Addunleadedgasolinetothefueltank,untilthelevel
isatthebottomofthemaximumfuellevel,asshown
inFigure31.
Important:Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
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Figure31
1.Maximumfuellevel
4.Installthefuelcapsecurely(Figure30).
5.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Use4-cycleengineoilthatmeetsorexceeds
therequirementsforAPIservicecategory
SJ , SL, SM,
or higher
.
Model(s)Crankcasecapacity
68013and68014
0.58L(0.61USqt)
68016,68017,68020,68021,
68024
1.1L(1.2USqt)
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolow
ortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage
theengine.Thistypeofdamageisnotcoveredbythe
warranty.
Note:UseSAE10W-30forgeneraluse.Youcanuse
theotherviscositiesshowninthechartwhentheaverage
temperatureinyourareaiswithintheindicatedrange(
Figure
32).
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