CM-658H-S Concrete Mixer

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FormNo.3421-311RevA
CM-658H-SConcreteMixer
ModelNo.68004C—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.68006C—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.68007C—SerialNo.402000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3421-311*A
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
TireInformation—TheDOTtireinformationislocated
onthesideofeachtire.Thisinformationgivesload
andspeedratings.Replacementtiresshouldhavethe
sameorbetterratings;refertoSpecications(page
15)toensurethatthetiresonyourmachinemeetor
exceedtheweightrequirementsofyourmachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisdesignedtomixconcrete,plaster,
reproongmaterial,grout,andothersmall-grained
concreteproducts.Youcantowthemachinebehinda
vehicleequippedwithahitchappropriateforthetype
oftowpoleyourmachinehas(ball,pintle,orpinhitch).
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
andFigure2identifythelocationofthemodeland
serialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersin
thespaceprovided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
Models68004Cand68006C
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
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Figure2
Models68007C
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
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ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure3),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure3
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
Setup......................................................................10
1InstallingtheT owPole...................................10
2InstallingtheT ongue......................................10
3InstallingtheSafetyChain...............................11
ProductOverview...................................................12
Controls...........................................................13
EngineControls............................................13
Specications..................................................15
Attachments/Accessories.................................15
Operation................................................................15
TowingtheMachine..........................................16
PreparingtoUsetheMachine...........................21
LoweringtheStabilizerLegs.............................21
OpeningandClosingtheCowl..........................22
AddingFuel......................................................22
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................24
StartingtheEngine...........................................24
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................25
MixingtheMaterial...........................................25
DumpingtheMaterial........................................26
CleaningtheDrum............................................27
Maintenance...........................................................28
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........28
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................28
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............28
DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire..................29
RemovingtheDividerPlate..............................29
InstallingtheDividerPlate................................29
Lubrication..........................................................30
LubricatingtheMachine....................................30
EngineMaintenance...........................................30
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................30
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................31
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................33
CleaningtheSparkArrester..............................34
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................35
TireAirPressure...............................................35
InspectingtheTires..........................................35
TorquingtheWheelLugNuts............................36
BeltMaintenance................................................36
CheckingtheDrive-BeltTension.......................36
AdjustingtheDrive-beltTension........................37
ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................37
ReplacingtheLightBulbs.....................................38
ReplacingtheRear-facingSideBulbs...............38
ReplacingtheSide-facingBulbs.......................38
ReplacingtheCenterBulbs..............................39
Cleaning..............................................................39
CleaningtheMachine.......................................39
Storage...................................................................40
Troubleshooting......................................................41
3
Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.T oreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure3),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
suppressionwheneverpossible.
Usegoodworkpracticesandfollowthe
recommendationsofthemanufactureror
suppliers,OSHA,andotheroccupational
andtradeassociations.
Alwaysfollowrespiratoryprecautions.
Whenyoucannoteliminatethehazards
frominhalation,youandallbystanders
shouldweararespiratorapprovedby
OSHAforthematerialthatyouare
handling.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichislethalifinhaled.
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinan
enclosedarea.
Training
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,cleaning,
storing,orrepairingthemachine.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
OperatorsManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseitandunderstandsthewarnings.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingthem.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriestopeopleordamageto
property.
Towing
Checkwithyourlocalcountyorstatetowingsafety
regulationsbeforetowingthemachine.
Toreducethepossibilityofanaccidentwhile
transportingthemachineonpublicroads,ensure
thatthetowingvehicleismechanicallysoundand
ingoodoperatingcondition.
Shutofftheengineandturnthefuelvalvetothe
offpositionbeforetransportingthemachine.
Whentowingwithaballhitch,ensurethatitisthe
propersizeforthehitchcoupleronthemachine.
Whentowingwithapintlehitch,ensurethatthe
eyeofthetowpoleisthecorrectdimensionfor
thepintlehook.
Inspectthehitchandcouplingforwear.Donot
towthemachinewithdamagedorwornhitches,
couplings,chains,orothercomponents.
Checktheairpressureofthetiresonthetowing
vehicleandadjustthepressureasneeded.
Checkthetiretreadandsidewallfordamageand
wearandreplacethetireifnecessary.
Properlyattachthesafetychainstothetowing
vehiclebycrossingthechainsandremovingany
extraslack.
Ensurethatthedirectionalandbrakelightsare
workingproperly(ifequipped).
Ensurethatthedirectional,backup,andbrake
lightsofthetowvehicleareworkingproperly(if
equipped).
Beforetowing,ensurethatyourmachineis
correctlyandsecurelyattachedtothetowing
vehicle.
Ensurethatthesafetychainsareproperlysecured
tothevehicle,andleaveenoughslackforturning.
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Donotcarryanymaterialinthemachinewhen
towing.
Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.Thiscancause
skiddingorjackkning.Smooth,gradualstartsand
stopsimprovestowing.
Avoidsharpturnstopreventrolling.Towonlywith
avehiclethathasahitchdesignedfortowing.Do
notattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch
point.
Donottowthemachinefasterthan88km/h(55
mph).
Usecautionwhenbackingup;useaspotter
outsidethevehicletoguideyou.
Donotallowanyonetositorrideonthemachine.
Disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehicle
beforeusingit.
Placechocksunderneaththetirestopreventthem
fromrollingwhilethemachineisparked.
Preparation
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
Wearpersonalprotectiveequipmentand
appropriateclothingincluding:
Hardhat
Respiratorordustmask
Faceshield
Safetyglasses
Hearingprotection
Safetyshoes
Longpants
Shirtwithlongsleevesthataretightatthe
wrists
Tight-ttinggloveswithoutdrawstringsorloose
cuffs
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearloosejewelry.
Ensurethatthemachineisonalevelsurface
beforeoperatingit.
Chockthetiresofthemachinetoprevent
unintendedmovement.
Beforeeveryuse,dothefollowing:
Inspectthecoupler,ball,andhitch.
Ensurethatalllightsarefunctioningproperly
(ifequipped).
Ensurethatthetiresareproperlyinated.
Ensurethatthelugnutsaretightandtorqued
properly.
Ensurethatthemachineisproperlysecured.
FuelSafety
Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
Operation
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Donotrunanengineinanenclosedorpoorly
ventilatedarea.
Operatethemachineonlyingoodlighting
conditions.
Beforestartingthemachine,ensurethatthereare
nopeopleorobstaclesnearorunderthemachine.
Shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthemachinefor
anyreason.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Alwaysshutofftheengineandverifythatall
movingpartshavestopped.
Chockthetiresofthemachineorkeepitattached
tothetowingvehiclewhenitisnotinuse.
Keepyourhandsawayfromanymovingparts.
Keepyourfeetawayfromthetiresandthefront
post.
Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
Donotplaceyourhandsoranysolidobjectinto
thedrumwhenthemachineisinoperation.
Donottouchpartsthatmaybehotfromoperation.
Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,
adjust,orservicethemachine.
Nevermovethemachinewhiletheengineis
running.
Keepthecowlclosedandlatchedduringoperation.
5
Ensurethatalltheguardsandshieldsaresecurely
inplacebeforeoperatingthemachine.
Ifthemixingpaddlesstrikeanobjectorifthe
machinestartsmakinganunusualnoiseor
vibration,shutofftheengine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andemptythedrum.Inspectfor
cloggingordamage.Clean,repair,and/orreplace
anydamagedparts.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
MaintenanceandStorage
Beforeperformingmaintenance,dothefollowing:
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
Shutofftheengine,disconnectthespark-plug
wire,andwaitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthemachine.
Lettheenginecoolbeforeperforming
maintenanceorstoringthemachine.
Disengageallpowerandoperationcontrols.
Neverlubricate,service,repair,oradjustthe
machinewiththeenginerunning.
Keepequipmentmaterialsclearfromthemufer
andenginetopreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel
spills.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
Keepyourhands,feet,andclothingawayfrom
movingparts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustments
withtheenginerunning.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
fastenerstightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
Removeanybuildupofgrease,oil,ordebrisfrom
themachine.
Shutofftheengineandinspectthemachineif
anobjectentersthedrumorcausesanother
obstruction.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
startingthemachine.
Donottamperwithsafetydevices.
Chockthetireswhenstoringthemachine.
Keepallfastenersandhoseclampssecurely
tightenedandallequipmentingoodcondition.
UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal125-4939
125-4939
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
4.Toxicgasinhalation
hazard—Donotrunthe
engineinanenclosed
space.
2.Handandarm
entanglementatthe
beltdrive;crushinghazard
ofhand;entanglement
hazardofhandatthe
shaft—keepyourhands
awayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
5.Explosionhazard—shut
offtheengineandkeep
awayfromameswhen
refueling.
3.Entanglementhazard
atpaddles—shutoff
theengineandwait
forallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeperforming
maintenance.
decal125-4940
125-4940
1.Warning
3.Engine—shutoff
2.Engine—run
decal125-8175
125-8175
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationongreasing
themachine.
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decal125-8216
125-8216
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualforinformationon
howtotowthemachine.
2.Warning—limittowing
speedtolessthan88km/h
(55mph).
decal130-8322
130-8322
1.Useonlyfuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
under10%.
3.Donotusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
greaterthan10%.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonfuel.
decal132-4041
132-4041
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservicingthemachine.
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decal132-4042
132-4042
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservicingthemachine.
decal133-5619
133-5619
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Setup
1
InstallingtheTowPole
Side-DumpModelsOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Towpolekit(soldseparately)
TowPoleSpecications
Purchasethetowpolekit(includingfasteners)that
meetsyourneedsfromyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.Themachinehasthefollowingtowpole
options:
HitchTypeLength
50mm(2inch)ball—stamped78.7cm(31inches)or127cm
(50inches)
50mm(2inch)ball—forged78.7cm(31inches)or127cm
(50inches)
Pintle
78.7cm(31inches)or127cm
(50inches)
InstallingtheTowPole
1.Removetheboltandnutfromthetowpole
(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Towpole4.Bolthole
2.Frontpost
5.Frametting
3.Bolt6.Nut
2.Slidethetowpoleforwardandaligntheholein
thepolewiththeholeintheframetting(Figure
4).
3.Inserttheboltthroughtheholesinthettingand
thepole(Figure4).
4.Threadthenutontotheboltandtightenthem
untiltheyaretightagainsttheframetting
(Figure4).
Note:Iftheself-lockingnyloninsertinthe
locknutwearswithuse,replacethenutwitha
newGrade5orGrade8locknut.
2
InstallingtheTongue
End-DumpModelsOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Tongue
1Frontstabilizerleg
6
Shortbolt
1Longbolt
7
Nut
Procedure
1.Lowertherearstabilizerlegs;refertoLowering
theStabilizerLegs(page21).
2.Placejackstandsunderthefrontframerail
topreventthemachinefromtippingforward
(Figure5).
WARNING
Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailto
supportthemachineandcauseserious
injury.
Usejackstandswhensupportingthe
machine.
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Figure5
1.Supportpoints
3.Removethe2nutsandboltsthatsecurethe
frontstabilizerlegtotheframe(Figure6)and
removethefrontstabilizerleg.
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Figure6
1.Frontstabilizerleg
4.Installthetongueintotheopeningatthefront
ofthemachineandsecureitwith6nutsand
shortboltstorquedto102N∙m(75ft-lb);refer
toFigure7.
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Figure7
1.Clevispin
4.Nut
2.Longbolt5.Tongue
3.Shortbolt
6.Frontstabilizerleg
5.Alignthetoprearholeinthefrontstabilizerleg
totheholepastthehandleinthefrontofthe
tongue(Figure7).
6.Installthelongboltthroughtheholesandsecure
itwithanuttorquedto102N∙m(75ft-lb);refer
toFigure7.
Note:Thestabilizerlegpivotsrearwardonthe
bolt.Ifyouinstalltheboltintothewronghole,
thestabilizerlegwillnotworkproperly.
7.Inserttheclevispintolockthefrontstabilizerleg
inposition(Figure7).
3
InstallingtheSafetyChain
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Safetychain
2
Connectinglink
Procedure
Formahookontheendofabendablepieceofrodor
stiffwire(notincluded)andinstallthesafetychainand
connectinglinksasshowninFigure8orFigure9.
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Figure8
Side-DumpModels
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Figure9
End-DumpModels
Note:Ensurethatapproximatelyequallengthsof
safetychainextendfromeithersideofthefrontpost.
ProductOverview
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Figure10
Models68004C,68006C,and68009C
1.Enginecowl6.Towpole
2.Engineswitch
7.Safety-chainkeyholes
3.Drum8.Drum-tiltbrake
4.Handwheel9.Rubberlatch
5.Lightingwireharness
10.Trailerlight(2)
12
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Figure11
Models68007Cand68008C
1.Tongue-mountedtow
coupler
8.Drum-tiltbrake
2.Safety-chainkeyholes9.Clevispin
3.Rubberlatch10.Rearstabilizerlegs
4.Engineswitch
11.Trailerlight(2)
5.Enginecowl12.Rearwardpinhole
6.Drum13.Frontstabilizerleg
7.Handwheel14.Lightingwireharness
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
EngineSwitch
WhentheengineswitchonthecowlisintheRUN
position,itallowstheenginetorun.Movingtheengine
switchtotheSTOPpositionshutsofftheengine.
EngineControls
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Figure12
1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap
2.Fuelvalve
6.Oildipstick
3.Chokelever7.Oil-drainplug
4.Throttlelever
8.On/Offswitch
FuelValve
Thefuelvalve(Figure13)islocatedunderneaththe
chokelever.Movetheleverforthefuelvalvetothe
ONpositionbeforeattemptingtostarttheengine.
Whenyouhavenishedmixing,shutofftheengine
andmovethefuel-valvelevertotheOFFposition.
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Figure13
1.Fuelvalve3.Throttlelever
2.Chokelever
ChokeLever
Usethechokelever(Figure13)tostartacoldengine.
Beforepullingtherecoil-starthandle,movethechoke
levertotheCLOSEDposition.Oncetheengineis
running,movethechokelevertotheOPENposition.
Donotusethechokeiftheengineisalreadywarmed
uporiftheairtemperatureishigh.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure13)controlsthespeed(rpm)
oftheengine.Itislocatednexttothechokelever.It
setstheenginespeedandthereforecanincreaseand
decreasetherotationspeedofthemixingpaddles.
Forbestperformance,setthiscontroltotheFAST
positionwhenmixingmaterial.
EngineOn/OffSwitch
TheOn/Offswitchislocatedonthefrontoftheengine.
RotateittotheONpositiontostartandrunthe
engine.
RotateittotheOFFpositiontoshutofftheengine.
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Figure14
1.OFFposition2.ONposition
Recoil-StartHandle
Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure
12)quicklytoturntheengineover.Theengine
controlsdescribedabovemustallbesetcorrectlyfor
theenginetostart.
Oil-LevelSwitch
Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,andit
doesnotallowtheenginetorunwhentheoillevelis
belowthesafeoperatinglimit.
Handwheel
Thehandwheelcontrolsthetiltofthedrum.
Drum-tiltBrake
Thedrum-tiltbrakelocksthedrumintoanupright
positionoradischargingposition.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Model6800468006680076800868009
BatchCapacity
0.17m
3
(6.0ft
3
)
0.255m
3
(9.0ft
3
)
0.255m
3
(9.0ft
3
)
0.255m
3
(9.0ft
3
)
0.255m
3
(9.0ft
3
)
TotalVolume0.255m
3
(9.0ft
3
)
0.43m
3
(15.1ft
3
)
0.43m
3
(15.1ft
3
)
0.43m
3
(15.1ft
3
)
0.43m
3
(15.1ft
3
)
DrumMaterial
SteelSteelSteel
PolyethylenePolyethylene
Length198cm
(78inches)
213cm
(84inches)
216cm
(85inches)
216cm
(85inches)
213cm
(84inches)
Width117cm
(46inches)
142cm
(56inches)
216cm
(85inches)
216cm
(85inches)
142cm
(56inches)
Height147cm
(58inches)
165cm
(65inches)
180cm
(71inches)
180cm
(71inches)
165cm
(65inches)
Weight313kg
(690lb)
363kg
(800lb)
397kg
(875lb)
397kg
(875lb)
381kg
(837lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
Operation
Important:Beforeoperating,checkthefueland
oillevels,andremovedebrisfromthemachine.
Ensurethattheareaisclearofpeople.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsthatcan
causehearinglossthroughextendedperiods
ofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
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Figure15
1.Wearhearingprotection.
15
TowingtheMachine
Beforetowingthemachine,readalltheinformation
andperformalltheapplicableprocedurestointhis
sectiontoensuresafeandpropertowing.
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.
ReviewandunderstandtheSafeOperating
Practices(page4).
Testthebrakesofthetowvehiclebeforetowing.
Avoidsuddenstartsandstopswhiletowingthe
machine.
TowVehicleRequirements
Beforeconnectingthemachinetoyourtowvehicle,
ensurethatyourvehicleispreparedasfollows:
Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastowing
capacityfortheweightofthemachine;referto
Specications(page15).
UseaClass2orlargerreceiver.
Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastheappropriate
hitchtotowthemachine;optionsincludea50mm
(2inch)ballhitchorapintlehitch.
Ifthemachineisequippedwithatrailer-lightkit,
ensurethattheelectricalconnectorofthetow
vehicleiscompatiblewiththeelectricalconnector
ofthemachine.Themachineusesastandard
4-pin,atplug.Ifyourtowvehiclehasadifferent
typeofplug,obtainanadapterfromanautomotive
partsstorebeforetowing.
PreparingtheMachineforTowing
1.Shut-offtheengineandfuelvalve.
2.Emptythedrum.
3.Usingthehandwheel,positionthedrumsothatit
ispointingdowntowardtheground(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Drumpointingdown3.Towpoleboltedinplace
2.Drum-tiltbrakeengaged
4.Lockthedrumintopositionbypushingdownthe
drum-tilt-brakehandle(Figure17).
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Figure17
Drum-TiltBrake
1.Unlockedposition2.Lockedposition
5.Closetheenginecowlandsecurethecowl
latches(Figure18).
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Figure18
6.Inspectthetires;refertoInspectingtheTires
(page35).
RaisingtheStabilizerLegs
End-DumpModelsOnly
End-dumpmodelshaveafrontstabilizerlegand2
rearstabilizerlegs.
Raisethestabilizerlegsbeforetowingthemachine.
1.Adjustthemachinesothatthereisnoweight
restingontherearstabilizerlegs.
2.Pulltheclevispinoutfrom1oftherearstabilizer
legsandthebracket(Figure19).
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Figure19
3.Slidethestabilizerlegupinthebracketand
alignthepinholeofthebracketwiththelower
holeinthestabilizerleg(Figure19).
4.Pushtheclevispinthroughtheholeinthe
bracketandthestabilizerleg(Figure19).
5.Repeatsteps1through4fortheotherrear
stabilizerleg.
6.Liftupwardonthetonguesothatthereisno
weightrestingonthefrontstabilizerleg.
7.Pulltheclevispinoutfromthefrontstabilizerleg
andthetongue(Figure20).
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Figure20
1.Removetheclevispin.3.Installtheclevispin.
2.Rotatethestabilizerleg
up.
8.Rotatethefrontstabilizerlegupintothetongue
(Figure20).
9.Pushtheclevispinthroughtherearwardholein
thetongueandthefrontstabilizerleg(Figure
20).
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HitchingtheMachinetoaTow
Vehicle
Yourmachineisequippedwith1ofthefollowing
hitchtypes;hitchitasdescribedintheappropriate
procedure:
Stamped-ballcoupler—HitchingaStamped-Ball
Coupler(page18)
Forged-ballcoupler—HitchingaForged-Ball
Coupler(page18)
Pintle-hitchcoupler—HitchingaPintle-Hitch
Coupler(page19)
Pin-hitchcoupler—HitchingaPin-HitchCoupler
(page19)
HitchingaStamped-BallCoupler
1.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecoupler
andtheareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
2.Oilthepivotpointsandslidingsurfacesofthe
couplerwithSAE30engineoil.
3.HitchthemachineasshowninFigure21.
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Figure21
HitchingaForged-BallCoupler
1.Applyremovablethread-lockingcompoundto
thethreadsofthecouplerbolttopreventthe
couplerhandlefromcomingloose.
Important:Applythread-lockingcompound
asneededinthefuture.
2.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecoupler
andtheareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
3.HitchthemachineasshowninFigure22.
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Figure22
Note:Useawrenchtokeeptheboltfrom
spinning.
HitchingaPintle-HitchCoupler
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Figure23
HitchingaPin-HitchCoupler
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Figure24
Note:Usea19mm(3/4inch)or22mm(7/8inch)
hitchpin.
ConnectingtheSafetyChainsto
theTowVehicle
1.Pullthesafetychainthroughtheslotsinthe
keyholes,sothatthelengthsoneachsideare
equal.
2.Crossbothlengthsofchainunderthetow
pole(underthetongueforend-dumpmodels).
Forside-dumpmodels,refertoFigure25.For
end-dumpmodels,refertoFigure26.
Note:Crossingthechainsdecreasesthe
chancesofthefrontofthemachinedropping
tothegroundifthehitchdoesnotholdthe
connection.
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Figure25
Side-DumpModels
1.Connectinglinks3.Chaincrossedundertow
pole
2.Keyholesinfrontpost
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Figure26
End-DumpModels
1.Connectinglinks3.Chaincrossedunder
tongue
2.Keyholes
4.Chain
3.Connecteachlengthofchaintothesafety
chainmountingpointonthetowvehiclewiththe
connectinglinks(Figure27).
Important:Ensurethatthechainhas
enoughslackforturningaroundcorners
whentowingthemachine.
Note:Forside-dumpmodels,stowtheexcess
chaininsidethebottomofthefrontpostby
pushingitintothekeyholesandlatchingthe
appropriatelinksintothekeyholeslots.
Note:Forend-dumpmodels,connectthe
connectinglinkstotheappropriatelinksinthe
safetychain(Figure27).Iftheexcesschain
hangstoolowandtouchestheground,connect
itagaintotheconnectinglinktoraiseitaway
fromtheground.
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Figure27
1.Connectinglink3.Chainlink
2.Safetychainmounting
pointontowvehicle
4.Chain
ConnectingandCheckingthe
Lights
MachinesEquippedwithaLightKitOnly
1.Connecttheelectricalplugofthemachinewith
theelectricalplugofthetowvehicle(Figure28).
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Figure28
Note:Themachineusesastandard4-pin,at
plug.Ifyourtowvehiclehasadifferenttype
ofplug,obtainanadapterfromanautomotive
partsstorebeforetowing.
2.EnsurethatthetowvehicleisintheNEUTRAL
position,engagetheparkingbrake,andstart
theengine.
3.Testthelightsasfollows:
A.Turnontheheadlightsofthetowvehicle.
Thetaillightsofthemachineshould
illuminate.
B.Pressthebrakepedalofthetowvehicle.
Thebrakelightsofthemachineshould
illuminate.
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