FormNo.3405-112RevB
MM-SeriesMortarMixer
ModelNo.68013—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68014—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68016—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68017—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68020—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68021—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68024—SerialNo.314000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3405-112*B
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
16)toensurethatthetiresonyourmachinemeetor
exceedtheweightrequirementsofyourmachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisdesignedtomixmortar,plaster,
reproongmaterial,grout,andothersmall-grained
Portlandcementproducts.Avehicleequippedwith
anappropriatepintlehitchorballhitchcantowthe
machine.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
g249232
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
g000502
Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
Setup......................................................................10
1InstallingtheDumpHandle............................10
2InstallingtheT owPole....................................11
3InstallingtheSafetyChain..............................12
ProductOverview...................................................13
Controls...........................................................14
EngineControls............................................15
Specications..................................................16
Operation................................................................17
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................17
TowingtheMachine..........................................17
AdjustingtheAxleWidth...................................20
PreparingtoUsetheMachine...........................21
OpeningtheCowl.............................................21
ClosingtheCowl...............................................22
AddingFuel......................................................22
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................24
StartingtheEngine...........................................24
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................24
MixingtheMaterial...........................................25
DumpingtheMaterial........................................26
CleaningtheDrum............................................26
Maintenance...........................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........27
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................28
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............28
DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire..................28
RemovingtheDividerPlate..............................28
InstallingtheDividerPlate................................28
Lubrication..........................................................29
LubricatingtheBearingsandSeals...................29
EngineMaintenance...........................................30
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................30
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................31
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................33
CleaningtheSparkArrester..............................34
RemovingandInstallingtheEngine..................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................36
CleaningtheFuel-SedimentCup......................36
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................37
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................37
TireAirPressure...............................................37
InspectingtheTires..........................................37
TorquingtheWheelLugNuts............................38
ServicingtheReductionCase...........................38
ServicingtheGearbox......................................40
BeltMaintenance................................................42
InspectingtheBelts..........................................42
AdjustingtheBeltTension.................................42
ReplacingtheBelts...........................................43
AligningthePulleys..........................................45
PaddleMaintenance............................................46
AdjustingthePaddleBlades.............................46
Cleaning..............................................................47
CleaningtheMachine.......................................47
Storage...................................................................48
Troubleshooting......................................................49
3
Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
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
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.
Shutofftheenginebeforetransportingthe
machine.
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.
4
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.
Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovement
tostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairing
themachine.
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.
Stopandinspectthemachineifanobjectenters
thedrumorcausesanotherobstruction.Makeall
necessaryrepairsbeforestartingthemachine.
Donottamperwithsafetydevices.
Chockthetireswhenstoringthemachine.
Keepallfastenersandhoseclampssecurely
tightenedandallequipmentingoodcondition.
UseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts.
6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
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.
decal125-8175
125-8175
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationongreasing
themachine.
decal125-8216
125-8216
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualforinformationon
howtotowthemachine.
2.Warning—limittowing
speedtolessthan88km/h
(55mph).
7
decal130-8322
130-8322
1.Usefuelwithanalcohol
contentbyvolumeunder
10%only.
3.Donotusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentgreater
than10%byvolume.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonfuel.
decal133-5619
133-5619
decal132-3997
132-3997
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservicingthemachine.
8
decal132-4043
132-4043
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservicingthemachine.
9
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Dumphandle1
Bolt2
1
Nut2
Installthedumphandle.
2
Towpolekit(soldseparately)
1
Installthetowpole(side-dumpmodels
only).
Safetychain(includedwiththetowpole
kit)
1
3
Connectinglink(includedwiththetow
polekit)
2
Installthesafetychain.
1
InstallingtheDumpHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dumphandle
2Bolt
2Nut
Procedure
1.Cutthecabletiestoremovethedumphandle
fromtheundersideofthegrate.
2.Installthedumphandletothesideofthedrum
using2boltsandnutsasshowninFigure3,
Figure4,orFigure5,asappropriateforyour
model.
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Figure3
Models68013,68016,68020
g022150
Figure4
Models68014,68017,68021
10
g022149
Figure5
Model68024
2
InstallingtheTowPole
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
(Figure6).
g019804
Figure6
1.Towpole4.Bolthole
2.Frontpost
5.Frametting
3.Bolt6.Nut
2.Slidethetowpoleforwardandaligntheholein
thepolewiththeholeintheframetting(Figure
6).
3.Inserttheboltthroughtheholesinthettingand
thepole(Figure6).
4.Threadthenutontotheboltandtightenthem
untiltheyaretightagainsttheframetting
(Figure6).
Note:Iftheself-lockingnyloninsertinthe
locknutwearswithuse,replacethenutwitha
newGrade5orGrade8locknut.
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3
InstallingtheSafetyChain
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Safetychain(includedwiththetowpolekit)
2
Connectinglink(includedwiththetowpolekit)
Procedure
Safetychainandconnectinglinkareincludedinthe
towpolekit(soldseparately);referto2Installingthe
TowPole(page11).
Formahookontheendofabendablepieceofrodor
stiffwire(notincluded)andinstallthesafetychainand
connectinglinksasshowninFigure7.
g035100
Figure7
Note:Ensurethatapproximatelyequallengthsof
safetychainextendfromeithersideofthefrontpost.
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ProductOverview
g019773
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
g022179
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
g019871
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
13
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
ClutchLever
Usetheclutchlevertoengageanddisengagethe
paddles.
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Figure11
Belt-DriveModels
1.Clutchlever
g019874
Figure12
GearboxModel
1.Clutchlever
DrumLatch
Usethedrumlatchtosecurethedrumtothemix
position(upright)formixingoperationsandwhen
transportingthemachine.
g019877
Figure13
1.Drumlatch
DumpHandle
Usethedumphandletorotatethedrumtothedump
positionandtorotatethedrumtothemixposition
(upright).
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Figure14
1.Dumphandle
14
EngineControls
g019744
Figure15
1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap
2.Fuelvalve
6.Oildipstick
3.Chokelever
7.Oil-drainplug
4.Throttlelever
8.On/Offswitch
FuelValve
Thefuelvalve(Figure16)islocatedunderneaththe
chokelever.Movetheleverforthefuelvalvetothe
ONpositionbeforeattemptingtostarttheengine.
Whenyouhavenishedmixing,shutofftheengine
andmovethefuel-valvelevertotheOFFposition.
g018792
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
TheOn/Offswitchislocatedonthefrontoftheengine.
RotateittotheONpositiontostartandrunthe
engine.
RotateittotheOFFpositiontoshutofftheengine.
g021103
Figure17
1.OFFposition2.ONposition
Recoil-StartHandle
Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure
15)quicklytoturntheengineover.Theengine
controlsdescribedabovemustallbesetcorrectlyfor
theenginetostart.
Oil-LevelSwitch
Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,andit
doesnotallowtheenginetorunintheeventtheoil
levelisbelowthesafeoperatinglimit.
15
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
MachineSpecications
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
16
Operation
Important:Beforeoperating,checkthefueland
oillevels,andremovedebrisfromthemachine.
Ensurethattheareaisclearofpeople.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsin
thismanual,ontheproductdecals,andothermedia
suppliedwiththeproduct.Knowingthisinformation
couldhelpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.
Knowhowtoquicklyshutdownthemachineinan
emergency.
Useahard-hat,hearingprotection,ashirtwithlong
sleevesthataretightatthewrists,tight-ttinggloves
withoutdrawstringsorloosecuffs,eyeprotection,and
adustmaskorrespirator.Ameshvisoralonedoes
notprovidesufcienteyeprotection;supplementwith
protectiveglasses.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsthatcan
causehearinglossthroughextendedperiods
ofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
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Figure18
1.Wearhearingprotection.
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(page16).
UseaClass2orlargerreceiver.
Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastheappropriate
hitchtotowthemachine;optionsincludea50mm
(2inch)ballhitchorapintlehitch.
Ifthemachineisequippedwithatrailer-lightkit,
ensurethattheelectricalconnectorofthetow
vehicleiscompatiblewiththeelectricalconnector
ofthemachine.Themachineusesastandard
4-pin,atplug.Ifyourtowvehiclehasadifferent
typeofplug,obtainanadapterfromanautomotive
partsstore.
PreparingtheMachineforTowing
1.Shutofftheengineandfuelvalve.
2.Emptythedrum.
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3.Positionthedruminthemixposition(upright)
andlockit.
4.Closetheenginecowlandsecurethecowl
latches(Figure19).
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Figure19
5.Ifyouhaveadjustedtheaxletothenarrow
position(ifequippedonyourmodel),extendthe
axle;refertoAdjustingtheAxleWidth(page20).
6.Inspectthetires;refertoInspectingtheTires
(page37).
HitchingtheMachinetoaTow
Vehicle
Yourmachineisequippedwith1ofthefollowing
hitchtypes;hitchitasdescribedintheappropriate
procedure:
Stamped-ballcoupler—HitchingaStamped-Ball
Coupler(page18)
Forged-ballcoupler—HitchingaForged-Ball
Coupler(page18)
Pintle-hitchcoupler—HitchingaPintle-Hitch
Coupler(page19)
HitchingaStamped-BallCoupler
1.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecoupler
andtheareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
2.Oilthepivotpointsandslidingsurfacesofthe
couplerwithSAE30motoroil.
3.HitchthemachineasshowninFigure20.
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Figure20
HitchingaForged-BallCoupler
1.Applyremovablethread-lockingcompoundto
thethreadsofthecouplerbolttopreventthe
couplerhandlefromcomingloose.
Important:Applythread-lockingcompound
asneededinthefuture.
2.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecoupler
andtheareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
3.HitchthemachineasshowninFigure21.
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Figure21
Note:Useawrenchtokeeptheboltfrom
spinning.
HitchingaPintle-HitchCoupler
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Figure22
ConnectingtheSafetyChainsto
theTowVehicle
1.Pullthesafetychainthroughtheslotsinthe
keyholes,sothatthelengthsoneachsideare
equal.
2.Crossbothlengthsofchainunderthetowpole.
Note:Crossingthechainsdecreasesthe
chancesofthefrontofthemachinedropping
tothegroundifthehitchdoesnotholdthe
connection.
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Figure23
1.Connectinglinks3.Chaincrossedundertow
pole
2.Keyholesinfrontpost
3.Connecteachlengthofchaintothesafety
chainmountingpointonthetowvehiclewiththe
connectinglinks(Figure24).
Important:Ensurethatthechainhas
enoughslackforturningaroundcorners
whentowingthemachine.
Note:Stowtheexcesschaininsidethebottom
ofthefrontpostbypushingitintothekeyholes
andlatchingtheappropriatelinksintothe
keyholeslots.
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Figure24
1.Connectinglink3.Chainlink
2.Safetychainmounting
pointontowvehicle
4.Chain
ConnectingandCheckingthe
Lights
MachinesEquippedwithaLightKitOnly
1.Connecttheelectricalplugofthemachinewith
theelectricalplugofthetowvehicle(Figure27).
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Figure25
Note:Themachineusesastandard4-pin,at
plug.Ifyourtowvehiclehasadifferenttype
ofplug,obtainanadapterfromanautomotive
partsstore.
2.EnsurethatthetowvehicleisintheNEUTRAL
position,engagetheparkingbrake,andstart
theengine.
3.Testthelightsasfollows:
A.Turnontheheadlightsofthetowvehicle.
Thetaillightsofthemachineshould
illuminate.
B.Pressthebrakepedalofthetowvehicle.
Thebrakelightsofthemachineshould
illuminate.
C.Operateeachturnsignalofthetowvehicle
inturn.
Thecorrespondingturn-signallightsofthe
machineshouldilluminate.
AdjustingtheAxleWidth
ModelswithAdjustableAxlesOnly
Ifyourmodelisequippedwithanadjustableaxle
(Figure27),youcanadjusttheaxletothenarrow
positiontomovethemachinethroughanarrow
accesspoint,suchasthegateofafenceorthe
doorwayofabuilding.
WARNING
Themachineisnotstablewhentowedwith
theaxleinthenarrowposition.
Towthemachinewiththeaxleinthewide
position.
Important:Themachineislessstablewiththe
axleinthenarrowposition.Onlyadjustittothe
narrowpositionwhennecessarytomovepastan
obstruction,thenreturnittothewideposition
beforetowingoroperatingthemachine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand
disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehicle.
2.Securethemachinefrommovement.
3.Emptythedrum,moveittotheuprightposition,
andlockthedrum.
4.Alignajackwithanadequateliftheight
andweightcapacityundertheaxle;referto
Specications(page16).
5.Liftthemachineuntilthetiresareofftheground.
6.Useajackstandateachsupportpointonthe
rearframeextension(Figure26).
WARNING
Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailto
supportthemachineandcauseserious
injury.
Usejackstandswhensupportingthe
machine.
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