FormNo.3421-370RevA
MM-12511H-SMortarMixer
ModelNo.68024—SerialNo.402100000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3421-370*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,or
federalregulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbe
usedontheengineofthismachine,asparkarresteris
availableasanoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,
contactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.GenuineT oro
sparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDAForestry
Service.
TheenclosedEngineOwner'sManualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thismachineisdesignedtomixmortar,plaster,
reproongmaterial,grout,andothersmall-grained
Portlandcementproducts.Avehicleequippedwith
anappropriatepintlehitchorballhitchcantowthe
machine.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
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seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
TireInformation—TheDOTtireinformationislocated
onthesideofeachtire.Thisinformationgivesload
andspeedratings.Replacementtiresshouldhave
thesameorbetterratings.
Note:Thevariousmachinesinthismanualhave
differentweights;refertoSpecications(page16)to
ensurethatthetiresonyourmachinemeetorexceed
theweightrequirementsofyourmachine.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
Setup......................................................................10
1InstallingtheDumpHandle............................10
2InstallingtheT owPole....................................11
3InstallingtheSafetyChain..............................12
ProductOverview...................................................13
Controls...........................................................14
Specications..................................................16
Operation................................................................16
PreparingtoTowtheMachine...........................16
ExtendingtheAxle............................................19
TowingtheMachine..........................................20
PreparingtoUsetheMachine...........................20
OpeningandClosingtheCowl..........................21
AddingFuel......................................................21
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................23
StartingtheEngine...........................................24
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................24
ControllingthePaddles.....................................24
MixingtheMaterial...........................................25
UsingtheDrum.................................................26
AdjustingthePaddleBlades.............................27
Maintenance...........................................................30
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........30
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................31
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............31
DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire..................31
RemovingandInstallingtheDivider
Plate..............................................................31
Lubrication..........................................................32
LubricatingtheBearingsandSeals...................32
EngineMaintenance...........................................33
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................33
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................34
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................36
ServicingtheSparkArrester.............................37
RemovingandInstallingtheEngine..................38
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................39
CleaningtheFuel-SedimentCup......................39
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................40
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................40
ServicingtheReductionCase...........................40
ServicingtheGearbox......................................42
BeltMaintenance................................................43
ServicingtheBelts............................................43
AligningthePulleys..........................................47
Cleaning..............................................................47
CleaningtheMachine.......................................47
Storage...................................................................48
StoringtheMachine..........................................48
Troubleshooting......................................................49
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.T oreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichmeans:Caution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghands.Always
followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryor
death.
WARNING
Machiningorhandlingstone,masonry,
concrete,metal,andothermaterialscan
generatedust,mists,andfumescontaining
chemicals,suchassilica,knowntocause
seriousorfatalinjuryorillness,suchas
respiratorydisease,silicosis,cancer,birth
defects,orotherreproductiveharm.
•Controldust,mist,andfumesatthe
sourcewherepossible.Usewaterfordust
suppressionwhenfeasible.
•Usegoodworkpracticesandfollowthe
recommendationsofthemanufactureror
suppliers,OSHA,andotheroccupational
andtradeassociations.
•Alwaysfollowrespiratoryprecautions.
•Whenyoucannoteliminatethehazards
frominhalation,youandanybystanders
shouldweararespiratorapprovedby
OSHAforthematerialbeinghandled.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
anodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinan
enclosedarea.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readorunderstandtheinformation,itisthe
owner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialto
them.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriestopeopleordamageto
property.
Towing
Checkwithyourlocalcountyorstatetowingsafety
regulationsbeforetowingthemachine.
•Toreducethepossibilityofanaccidentwhile
transportingthemachineonpublicroads,ensure
thatthetowingvehicleismechanicallysoundand
ingoodoperatingcondition.
•Shutofftheengineandthefuelvalvebefore
transportingthemachine.
•Whentowingwithaballhitch,ensurethattheball
hitchyouareusingisthepropersizeforthehitch
coupleronthemachine.
•Whentowingwithapintlehitch,ensurethatthe
eyeofthetowpoleisthecorrectdimensionfor
thepintlehook.
•Donottowwithoutthesafetypininsertedintothe
topofthereceiver.
•Inspectthehitchandcouplingforwear.Nevertow
themachinewithdamagedordefectivehitches,
couplings,chains,orothercomponents.
•Checkthetireairpressureonthetowingvehicle
andthemachine.
•Checkthetiretreadandsidewallfordamageand
wear.
•Properlyattachthesafetychainstothetowing
vehicle.
•Ensurethatthedirectionalandbrakelightsare
workingproperly(ifthemachineisequippedwith
thelightkit).
•Ensurethatthedirectional,backup,andbrake
lightsofthetowvehicleareworkingproperly(if
equipped).
•Beforetowing,ensurethatyourmachineis
correctlyandsecurelyattachedtothetowing
vehicle.
•Ensurethatthesafetychainsareproperlysecured
tothevehicle,andleaveenoughslackforturning.
•Donotcarryanymaterialinthemachinewhen
towing.
•Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.Thiscancause
skidding,orjackkning.Smooth,gradualstarts
andstopswillimprovetowing.
•Avoidsharpturnstopreventrolling.T owonlywith
avehiclethathasahitchdesignedfortowing.Do
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notattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch
point.
•Donottowthemachinefasterthan88km/h(55
mph).
•Usecautionwhenbackingup;useaspotter
outsidethevehicletoguideyou.
•Donotallowanyonetositorrideonthemachine.
•Disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehicle
beforeusingit.
•Securethemachinefrommovementbeforeyou
towit.
•Placechockblocksunderneaththetirestoprevent
themfromrollingwhilethemachineisparked.
Preparation
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Wearpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)and
appropriateclothing,includingthefollowing:
–Hardhat
–Respiratorordustmask
–Faceshield
–Safetyglasses
–Hearingprotection
–Substantial,slip-resistantfootwear
–Longpants
–Shirtwithlongsleevesthataretightatthe
wrists
–Tight-ttinggloveswithoutdrawstringsorloose
cuffs
•Securelooseclothing,tiebacklonghair,anddo
notwearloosejewelry.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyare
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Usethe
followingpracticeswhenhandlingfuel:
–Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
–Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.
–Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
–Donotsmoke.
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
–Installthefuelcapandtightenitsecurely.
–Keepthecontainernozzleincontactwiththe
tankduringlling.
–Neverllacontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,
trunk,pickupbed,oranysurfaceotherthan
theground.
–Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainer
insidewherethereisanopename,suchas
nearawaterheaterorfurnace.
–Ifyouspillfuel,wipeitofftheengineand
equipment.
•Ensurethatthemachineisonalevelsurface
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Chockthetiresofthemachinetoprevent
unintendedmovement.
•Beforeeveryuse,dothefollowing:
–Inspectthecoupler,ball,andhitch.
–Ensurethatalllightsarefunctioningproperly
(ifequipped).
–Ensurethatthetiresareproperlyinatedas
recommended.
–Ensurethatthewheellugnutsaretightand
torquedproperly.
–Ensurethatthemachineisproperlysecured.
Operation
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Neverruntheengineinanenclosedorpoorly
ventilatedarea.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlighting
conditions.
•Beforestartingthemachine,ensurethatthere
arenopersonsorobstaclesnearorunderthe
machine.
•Shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthemachinefor
anyreason.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Alwaysshutofftheengineandverifythatall
movingpartshavestopped.
•Chockthetiresofthemachineorkeepitattached
tothetowingvehiclewhenitisnotinuse,to
preventitfromrolling.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofexhaustfumes.
Engineexhaustfumescancausesicknessor
death.
•Keepyourhandsawayfromanymovingparts.
Keepyourfeetawayfromthetiresandthefront
post.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outof
theoperatingarea.Stopthemachineifanyone
entersthearea.
•Neverplaceyourhandsoranysolidobjectintothe
drumwhenthemachineisinoperation.
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•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfrom
operation.Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingto
maintain,adjust,orservicethemachine.
•Nevermovethemachinewhiletheengineis
running.
•Keepthecowlclosedandlatchedduringoperation.
•Ensurethatalltheguardsandshieldsaresecurely
inplacebeforeoperatingthemachine.
•Ifthemixingpaddlesstrikeaforeignobjectorifthe
machineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor
vibration,shutofftheengineandemptythedrum.
Waitforallmovingpartstocometoacomplete
stopandcool.Vibrationisgenerallyawarningof
trouble.Inspectforcloggingordamage.Clean
andrepairand/orreplacedamagedparts.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Ifyou
seelightningorhearthunderinthearea,donot
operatethemachine;seekshelter.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Beforeperformingmaintenance,dothefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Shutofftheengineandfuelvalve.Waitforall
movementtostopandremovethespark-plug
wirebeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
–Allowtheenginetocoolbeforeperforming
maintenanceorstoring.
–Disengageallpowerandoperationcontrols
beforemakinganyrepairs.
•Neverlubricate,service,repair,oradjustthe
machinewhileitisrunning.
•Keepequipmentmaterialsclearfromthemufer
andenginetohelppreventres.Wipeupany
spilledoilorfuel.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Keepyourhands,feet,andclothingawayfrom
movingparts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustments
withtheenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•Removeanybuildupofgrease,oil,ordebrisfrom
themachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andinspect
themachineifaforeignobjectentersthedrumor
causesanotherobstruction.Makeanynecessary
repairsbeforestartingthemachine.
•Donottamperwithsafetydevices.
•Securethemachinefrommovementandchock
thetireswhenstoringthemachine.
•Keepallnuts,bolts,screws,andhoseclamps
securelytightened.Keepthemachineingood
condition.
•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsto
ensurethattheoriginalstandardsaremaintained.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal133-5619
133-5619
decal125-8175
125-8175
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationongreasing
themachine.
decal125-8216
125-8216
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualforinformationon
howtotowthemachine.
2.Warning—limittowing
speedtolessthan55mph
/88km/h.
decal130-8322
130-8322
1.Onlyusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
under10%.
3.Donotusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
greaterthan10%.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonfuel.
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decal125-4939
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—shut
offtheengineandkeep
awayfromameswhen
refueling.
3.Entanglementhazard
atpaddles—shutoff
theengineandwait
forallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeperforming
maintenance.
8
decal132-3997
132-3997
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservicingthemachine.
decal132-4043
132-4043
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservicingthemachine.
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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.
1
InstallingtheDumpHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dumphandle
2Bolt
2Nut
InstallingtheDumpHandletothe
Drum
1.Cutthecabletiestoremovethedumphandle
fromtheundersideofthegrate.
2.Positionthedumphandlesothattheboltholes
alignwiththeboltholesinthedrum(Figure3,
Figure4,orFigure5).
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Figure3
Models68013,68016,68020
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Figure4
Models68014,68017,68021
10
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Figure5
Model68024
3.Insertthe2boltsthroughtheboltholesinthe
dumphandleandthedrum(Figure3,Figure4,
orFigure5).
4.Installanutontoeachboltandtightenthemby
handtopreventcross-threading.
5.Tightenthenutswithawrenchwhileusing
anotherwrenchtokeeptheboltsfromspinning.
2
InstallingtheTowPole
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Towpolekit(soldseparately)
InstallingtheTowPoletothe
Machine
Note:Thetowpoleispurchasedseparatelyand
includesthenutandboltneededforinstallation.
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).
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Figure6
1.Towpole4.Bolthole
2.Frontpost
5.Frametting
3.Bolt6.Nut
2.Slidethetowpoleforwardandaligntheholein
thepolewiththeholeintheframetting(Figure
6).
3.Inserttheboltthroughtheholesinthettingand
thepole(Figure6).
4.Threadthenutontotheboltandtightenthem
untiltheyaretightagainsttheframetting
(Figure6).
Note:Iftheself-lockingnyloninsertinthe
locknutwearswithuse,replacethenutwitha
newGrade5orGrade8locknut.
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ProductOverview
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Figure8
RightSide(Belt-DriveModels)
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
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Figure9
RightSide(GearboxModel)
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
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Figure10
LeftSide(GearboxModel)
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
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Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
ClutchLever
Theclutchleverengagesanddisengagesengine
powertothepaddles.
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Figure11
Belt-DriveModels
1.Clutchlever
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Figure12
GearboxModel
1.Clutchlever
DrumLatch
Thedrumlatchsecuresthedrumtothemixposition
(upright)formixingoperationsandwhentransporting
themachine.
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Figure13
1.Drumlatch
DumpHandle
Usethedumphandletorotatethedrumtothedump
positionandtorotatethedrumtothemixposition
(upright).
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Figure14
Models68013,68016,and68020shown
1.Dumphandle
14
EngineControls
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Figure15
1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap
2.Fuelvalve6.Dipstick
3.Chokelever
7.Oil-drainplug
4.Throttlelever
8.On/Offswitch
FuelValve
Thefuelvalve(Figure16)islocatedunderneaththe
chokelever.Movetheleverforthefuelvalvetothe
ONpositionbeforeattemptingtostarttheengine.
Whenyouhavenishedmixing,shutofftheengine
andmovethefuelvalvelevertotheOFFposition.
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Figure16
1.Fuelvalve3.Throttlelever
2.Chokelever
ChokeLever
Usethechokelever(Figure16)tostartacoldengine.
Beforepullingtherecoil-starthandle,movethechoke
levertotheCLOSEDposition.Oncetheengineis
running,movethechokelevertotheOPENposition.
Donotusethechokeiftheengineisalreadywarmed
uporiftheairtemperatureishigh.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure16)controlsthespeed(rpm)
oftheengine.Itislocatednexttothechokelever.It
setstheenginespeedandthereforecanincreaseand
decreasetherotationspeedofthemixingpaddles.
Forbestperformance,setthiscontroltotheFAST
positionwhenmixingmaterial.
EngineOn/OffSwitch
UsetheOn/Offswitch(Figure17)tostartandshutoff
theengine.Thisswitchislocatedonthefrontofthe
engine.RotatetheOn/OffswitchtotheONpositionto
startandruntheengine.RotatetheOn/Offswitchto
theOFFpositiontoshutofftheengine.
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Figure17
1.OFFposition2.ONposition
Recoil-StartHandle
Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure
15)quicklytoturntheengineover.Theengine
controlsdescribedabovemustallbesetcorrectlyfor
theenginetostart.
Oil-LevelSwitch
Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,andit
doesnotallowtheenginetorunintheeventtheoil
levelisbelowthesafeoperatinglimit.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
MachineSpecications
Model68013680146801668017680206802168024
Batch
Capacity
0.17m
3
(6.0ft
3
)
0.17m
3
(6.0ft
3
)
0.17m
3
(6.0ft
3
)
0.17m
3
(6.0ft
3
)
0.23m
3
(8.0ft
3
)
0.23m
3
(8.0ft
3
)
0.34m
3
(12.0ft
3
)
TotalVolume
0.20m
3
(6.9
ft
3
)
0.20m
3
(6.9
ft
3
)
0.20m
3
(6.9
ft
3
)
0.20m
3
(6.9
ft
3
)
0.25m
3
(9.0
ft
3
)
0.25m
3
(9.0
ft
3
)
0.42m
3
(14.8
ft
3
)
Drum
Material
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
DriveBeltBeltBeltBeltBeltBelt
Gearbox
Operation
PreparingtoTowthe
Machine
Important:Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehas
towingcapacityfortheweightofthemachine.
Important:UseaClass2orlargerreceiver.
Note:Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehasthe
appropriatehitchtotowthemachine;optionsinclude
a50mm(2inch)ballhitchorapintlehitch.
Note:Ifthemachineisequippedwithatrailer-light
kit,ensurethattheelectricalconnectorofthetow
vehicleiscompatiblewiththeelectricalconnectorof
themachine.Themachineusesastandard4-at
plug.Ifyourtowvehiclehasadifferenttypeofplug,
obtainanadapterfromanautomotivepartsstore.
1.Ensurethattheengineisshutoff,thefuelvalve
isintheOFFposition,andthedrumisempty.
2.Ifthedrumhasaccumulatedanywater,dump
thedrum;refertoDumpingtheDrum(page26),
steps1,3,4,and5.
3.Usingthedumplever,positionthedrumsothat
itisinthemixposition(upright)andlocked.
4.Closetheenginecowlandsecurethecowl
latches(Figure18).
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Figure18
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5.Extendtheaxle(belt-drivemodelsonly);referto
ExtendingtheAxle(page19).
CheckingtheTiresandWheels
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect
thetiresandwheels.
WARNING
Failuretomaintaincorrecttirepressure
mayresultintirefailureandlossofcontrol,
resultinginpropertydamageandserious
injuryordeath.
•Checkthetirepressurefrequentlyto
ensureproperination.Ifthetiresarenot
inatedtothecorrectpressure,theywill
wearprematurely.
•Inspectthetireconditionbeforetowing
andafteranyoperatingaccident.
TheDOTtireinformationislocatedonthesideof
eachtire.Thisinformationgivesloadandspeed
ratings.Replacementtiresshouldhavethesame
orbetterratings.Formoreinformationgoto
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Vehicle+Safety/Tires.
Note:Thevariousmachinesinthismanualhave
differentweights;refertoSpecications(page16)to
ensurethatthetiresonyourmachinemeetorexceed
theweightrequirementsofyourmachine.
1.Visuallyinspectthetiresfordamageandwear
(Figure19andFigure20).
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Figure19
1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyunderination
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Figure20
1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyoverination
2.Ensurethatthetiresareinatedtothecorrect
airpressure.Thefollowingtableshowsthe
appropriateairpressureforthetiresasinstalled
atthefactory.
Important:Alwayschecktheinformationon
theactualtiresforthecorrectairpressure
requirement.
Important:Themostcommoncauseoftire
troubleisunder-ination.Maintainfullair
pressure.
TireAirPressure
ModelTirepressure
68013,68014,68016,and
68017
Max414kPa(60psi)
68020,68021,and68024
Max241kPa(35psi)
3.Ensurethatthewheellugnutsaretorquedto
108to122N∙m(80to90ft-lb).
Note:Checkthetorqueofthewheellugnuts
initiallyandaftertowing.
Note:T orquethelugnutsinthesequence
showninFigure21.
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Figure21
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HitchingaMachinewithaStamped
BallCoupler
1.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecoupler
andtheareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
2.Oilthepivotpointsandslidingsurfacesofthe
couplerwithSAE30motoroil.
3.HitchthemachineasshowninFigure22.
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Figure22
4.Ifthemachineisequippedwithatrailer-lightkit,
connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothe
wireplugofthemachine.
HitchingaMachinewithaForged
BallCoupler
1.Applyremovablethread-lockingcompoundto
thethreadsofthecouplerbolttopreventthe
couplerhandlefromcomingloose.
Important:Applythread-lockingcompound
asneededinthefuture.
2.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecoupler
andtheareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
3.InstallhitchthemachineasshowninFigure23.
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Figure23
Note:Useawrenchtokeeptheboltfrom
spinning.
4.Ifthemachineisequippedwithatrailer-lightkit,
connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothe
wireplugofthemachine.
HitchingaMachinewithaPintle
HitchCoupler
1.HitchthemachineasshowninFigure24.
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Figure24
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2.Ifthemachineisequippedwithatrailer-lightkit,
connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothe
wireplugofthemachine.
ConnectingtheSafetyChainsto
theTowVehicle
1.Pullthesafetychainthroughtheslotsinthe
keyholes,sothatthelengthsoneachsideare
equal.
2.Crossbothlengthsofchainunderthetowpole.
Note:Crossingthechainsdecreasesthe
chancesofthefrontofthemachinedropping
tothegroundifthehitchdoesnotholdthe
connection.
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Figure25
1.Connectinglinks3.Chaincrossedundertow
pole
2.Keyholesinfrontpost
3.Connecteachlengthofchaintothesafety
chainmountingpointonthetowvehiclewiththe
connectinglinks(Figure26).
Important:Ensurethatthechainhas
enoughslackforturningaroundcorners
whentowingthemachine.
Note:Stowtheexcesschaininsidethebottom
ofthefrontpostbypushingitintothekeyholes
andlatchingtheappropriatelinksintothe
keyholeslots.
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Figure26
1.Connectinglink3.Chainlink
2.Safetychainmounting
pointontowvehicle
4.Chain
ExtendingtheAxle
Belt-DriveModelsOnly
WARNING
Themachineisnotstablewhentowedwith
theaxleinthenarrowposition.
Towthemachinewiththeaxleinthewide
position.
Important:Adjusttheaxletothenarrowposition
onlytomovethemachinethroughanarrow
accesspoint,suchasthegateofafenceorthe
doorwayofabuilding.
PreparingtoChangetheAxle
Width
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehicle.
3.Securethemachinefrommovement.
4.Ensurethatthedrumisemptyandinthemix
position(upright).
5.Ensurethatthedrumlatchisengagedand
thatthedrumdoesnotrotatetowardthedump
position.
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AdjustingtheAxleWidth
WARNING
Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailto
supportthemachineandcauseseriousinjury.
Usejackstandswhensupportingthe
machine.
1.Alignajackwithanadequateliftheight
andweightcapacityundertheaxle;referto
Specications(page16).
2.Liftthemachineuntilthetiresareofftheground.
3.Useajackstandateachsupportpointonthe
rearframeextension(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Supportpoint(2)
4.Removetheboltsandnutsthatsecuretheinner
axletotheouteraxle(Figure28).
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Figure28
1.Wideposition(towing)
4.Nut—narrowposition
2.Narrowposition5.Bolt—wideposition
3.Nut—wideposition6.Bolt—narrowposition
5.Aligntheinneraxletothedesiredpositionas
follows:
•Slideeachsideoftheaxleinwardtothe
narrowposition(Figure28).
•Slideeachsideoftheaxleoutwardtothe
wide(tow)position(Figure28).
6.Aligntheholesoftheinneraxlewiththeholes
oftheouteraxle.
7.Inserttheboltsthroughtheaxleholes(Figure
28).
8.Threadthenutsontothebolts,andtorquethe
nutsto87N∙m(64ft-lb).
TowingtheMachine
WARNING
Towingthemachineathighspeedincreases
theriskofahitchmalfunctionandtirefailure.
Higherspeedsalsoincreasethemomentum
ofthemachineandbrakingdistance.Ifthe
machinedetachesfromthetowvehicleathigh
speed,itcouldcausedamagetoproperty,or
injuryordeathtobystanders.
Donotexceed88km/h(55mph)whentowing
themachine.Forpoorroadconditionsor
inclementweather,reducespeedaccordingly.
WARNING
Towingthemachinewithmaterialinthedrum
increasestheriskofahitchmalfunctionand
tirefailure.Inaddition,materialcouldbounce
outofthedrumandhitothervehiclesand/or
people.Materialinthedrumincreasesthe
weight,whichaffectsmomentumandbraking
distance.
Donottowthemachinewithmaterialinthe
drum.
•ReviewandunderstandSafeOperatingPractices
(page4).
•Testthebrakesofthetowvehiclebeforetowing.
•Avoidsuddenstartsandstopswhiletowingthe
machine.
PreparingtoUsethe
Machine
•Reviewallofthesafetydecalsonthemachine.
•Useahard-hat,hearingprotection,ashirtwith
longsleevesthataretightatthewrists,tight-tting
gloveswithoutdrawstringsorloosecuffs,eye
protection,andadustmaskorrespirator.A
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