FormNo.3382-977RevA
MM-SeriesMortarMixer
ModelNo.68013C—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68014C—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68016C—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68017C—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68020C—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68021C—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68024C—SerialNo.314000001andUp
G020896
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3382-977*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposureto
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancer,birthdefects,orother
reproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual
issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Ifyoubelievethatyourmachinehasadefectwhichcould
causeacrashorcouldcauseinjuryordeath,youshould
immediatelyinformtheNationalHighwayTrafcSafety
Administration(NHTSA)ifyouliveintheUnitedStates,
orTransportCanadaifyouliveinCanada,inadditionto
notifyingTheToroCompany.
IfNHTSAorTransportCanadareceivessimilarcomplaints,
itmayopenaninvestigation,andifitndsthatasafetydefect
existsinagroupofmachines,itmayorderarecallandremedy
campaign.However,NHTSAorTransportCanadacannot
becomeinvolvedinindividualproblemsbetweenyou,your
dealer,orTheToroCompany.
TocontactNHTSA,youmaycalltheVehicle
SafetyHotlinetoll-freeat1-888-327-4236(TTY:
1-800-424-9153);gotohttp://www .safercar.gov;orwrite
to:Administrator,NHTSA,1200NewJerseyAvenue,
SEWestBuilding,Washington,DC20590.Youcanalso
obtainotherinformationaboutmotorvehiclesafetyfrom
http://www.safercar.gov.
TocontactTransportCanada,youmaycall
1-800-333-0510or(819)994-3328;goto
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/;writeto:Road
SafetyandMotorVehicleRegulationDirectorate,
TransportCanada,TowerC,PlacedeVille,330
SparksStreet,Ottawa,Ontario,K1A0N5;oremail
Introduction
Thismachineisdesignedtomixmortar,plaster,reproong
material,grout,andothersmall-grainedPortlandcement
products.Avehicleequippedwithanappropriatepintlehitch
orballhitchcantowthemachine.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
©2013—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
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Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumber
location
2.Vehicleidentication
number(VIN)location
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
TireInformation
TheDOTtireinformationislocatedonthesideofeachtire.
Thisinformationgivesloadandspeedratings.Replacement
tiresshouldhavethesameorbetterratings.
Note:Thevariousmachinesinthismanualhavedifferent
weights;referto
Specications(page13)toensurethatthe
tiresonyourmachinemeetorexceedtheweightrequirements
ofyourmachine.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup............................................................................8
1InstallingtheDumpHandle...................................8
2InstallingtheTowPole..........................................8
3InstallingtheSafetyChain......................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................10
Controls...............................................................11
Specications........................................................13
Operation....................................................................13
PreparingtoTowtheMachine..................................13
ExtendingtheAxle—Belt-driveModels....................17
TowingtheMachine...............................................18
PreparingtoUsetheMachine...................................18
OpeningandClosingtheCowl.................................19
AddingFuel...........................................................19
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................21
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................22
ControllingthePaddles...........................................23
MixingtheMaterial.................................................24
UsingtheDrum.....................................................25
AdjustingthePaddleBlades.....................................25
Maintenance.................................................................28
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................28
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................29
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance.....................29
DisconnectingtheSpark-plugWire...........................29
RemovingandInstallingtheDividerPlate..................29
Lubrication...............................................................30
LubricatingtheBearingsandSeals............................30
EngineMaintenance..................................................31
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................31
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................31
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................33
ServicingtheSparkArrester.....................................34
RemovingandInstallingtheEngine..........................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36
ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................36
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................37
ServicingtheReductionCase—Belt-drive
Models..............................................................37
ServicingtheGearCase—Gear-CaseModel...............39
BeltMaintenance......................................................40
ServicingtheBelts—Belt-driveModels......................40
ReplacingtheBelts—Belt-driveModels.....................41
AligningthePulleys—Belt-driveModels....................43
ReplacingtheLightBulbs............................................44
ReplacingtheRear-facingTaillightBulbs....................44
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ReplacingtheSide-facingTaillightBulbs....................44
ReplacingtheFrontAmberBulbs.............................44
Cleaning...................................................................45
CleaningtheMachine..............................................45
Storage........................................................................45
StoringtheMachine................................................45
Troubleshooting...........................................................47
Safety
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeans:
Caution
,
W ar ning
,
or
Danger
—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury
ordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghands.Alwaysfollow
allsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
WARNING
Machiningorhandlingstone,masonry,concrete,
metal,andothermaterialscangeneratedust,mists,
andfumescontainingchemicals,suchassilica,
knowntocauseseriousorfatalinjuryorillness,
suchasrespiratorydisease,silicosis,cancer,birth
defects,orotherreproductiveharm.
Controldust,mist,andfumesatthesource
wherepossible.Usewaterfordustsuppression,
whenfeasible.
Usegoodworkpracticesandfollowthe
recommendationsofthemanufacturer
orsupplier,CCOHS,OSHA,andother
occupationalandtradeassociations.
Alwaysfollowrespiratoryprecautions.
Whenthehazardsfrominhalationcannotbe
eliminated,theoperatorandanybystanders
shouldweararespiratorapprovedbyCCOHSor
OSHAforthematerialbeinghandled.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.
Training
ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadorunderstand
theinformation,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
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Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto
property.
Towing
Checkwithyourlocalcountyorstatetowingsafety
regulations,inadditiontomeetingTransportCanada(or
DepartmentofTransportationifintheU.S.)towingsafety
regulations,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.
Ensurethatthedirectional,backup,andbrakelightsof
thetowvehicleareworkingproperly.
Beforetowingchecktomakecertainyourmachineis
correctlyandsecurelyattachedtothetowingvehicle.
Ensurethatthesafetychainsareproperlysecuredtothe
vehicle,andleaveenoughslackforturning.
Donotcarryanymaterialinthemachinewhentowing.
Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.Thiscancauseskidding,
orjackkning.Smooth,gradualstartsandstopswill
improvetowing.
Avoidsharpturnstopreventrolling.Towonlywitha
vehiclethathasahitchdesignedfortowing.Donot
attachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.
Donottowthemachinefasterthan88km/h(55mph).
Usecautionwhenbackingup;useaspotteroutsidethe
vehicletoguideyou.
Donotallowanyonetositorrideonthemachine.
Disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehiclebefore
usingit.
Placechockblocksunderneaththetirestopreventthem
fromrollingwhilethemachineisparked.
Preparation
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
Wearpersonalprotectiveequipmentandappropriate
clothingincluding:
Hardhat
Respiratorordustmask
Faceshieldorsafetyglasses
Hearingprotection
Safetyshoes
Longpants
Shirtwithlongsleevesbuttonedatthewrists
Tight-ttinggloveswithoutdrawstringsorloosecuffs
Securelonghair,looseclothing,orjewelrythatmayget
tangledinmovingparts.
Operatingtheequipmentsafelyrequiresthefullattention
oftheoperator.Donotwearradioormusicheadphones
whileoperatingthemachine.
Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Usethefollowingpractices
whenhandlingfuel:
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Donotsmoke.
Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
Replacethefuelcapandtightenitsecurely.
Keepthecontainernozzleincontactwiththetank
duringlling.
Neverllacontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,trunk,
pick-upbed,oranysurfaceotherthantheground.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.
Iffuelisspilled,wipeitofftheengineandequipment.
Ensurethatthemachineisonalevelsurfacebefore
operatingthemachine.
Chockthetiresofthemachinetopreventunintended
movement.
Beforeeveryuse:
Inspectthecoupler,ball,andhitch.
Ensurethatalllightsarefunctioningproperly(if
equippedwithalightkit).
Ensurethatthetiresareproperlyinatedas
recommended.
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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.
Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeopleorpetsbefore
operatingthemachine.Stopthemachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
Neverplaceyourhandsoranysolidobjectintothedrum
whenthemachineisinoperation.
Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfromoperation.
Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,
orservicethemachine.
Nevermovethemachinewhiletheengineisrunning.
Keepthecowlclosedandlatchedduringoperation.
Ensurethatalltheguardsandshieldsaresecurelyinplace
beforeoperatingthemachine.
Disconnectthespark-plugwireandkeepitawayfromthe
sparkplugtopreventaccidentalstartingwhilemaintaining
themachine.
Ifthemixingpaddlesstrikeaforeignobjectorifthe
machineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor
vibration,stoptheengineandemptythedrum.Waitfor
allmovingpartstocometoacompletestopandcool.
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.Disconnect
thespark-plugwireandinspectforcloggingordamage.
Cleanandrepairand/orreplacedamagedparts.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Ifyousee
lightningorhearthunderinthearea,donotoperatethe
machine;seekshelter.
MaintenanceandStorage
Beforeperformingmaintenance,dothefollowing:
Parkthemachineonlevelground.
Stoptheengine.Waitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
Lettheenginecoolbeforeperformingmaintenance
orstoring.
Removethespark-plugwirebeforemakingany
repairs.
Disengageallpowerandoperationcontrols.
Neverlubricate,service,repair,oradjustthemachine
whileitisrunning.
Keepequipmentmaterialsclearfromthemuferand
enginetohelppreventres.Cleanupanyoilorfuel
spillage.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
Keephands,feet,andclothingawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
Removeanybuildupofgrease,oil,ordebrisfromthe
machine.
Stopandinspectthemachineifaforeignobjectentersthe
drumorcausesanotherobstruction.Makeanynecessary
repairsbeforestartingthemachine.
Donottamperwithsafetydevices.
Chockthetireswhenstoringthemachine.
Keepallnuts,bolts,screws,andhoseclampssecurely
tightened.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.
UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
theoriginalstandardsaremaintained.
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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
OperatorsManual.
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
awayfromameswhen
refueling.
3.Entanglementhazardat
paddles—stoptheengine
andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbefore
performingmaintenance.
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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
2
InstallingtheTowPole
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Towpolekit(soldseparately)
InstallingtheTowPoletotheMachine
Note:Thetowpoleispurchasedseparatelyandincludesthe
nutandboltneededforinstallation.
Themachinehasthefollowingtowpoleoptions:
HitchTypeLength
50mm(2inch)ball—stamped78.7cm(31inches)or127cm
(50inches)
50mm(2inch)ball—forged78.7cm(31inches)or127cm
(50inches)
Pintle
78.7cm(31inches)or127cm
(50inches)
1.Removetheboltandnutfromthetowpole(Figure3).
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1
2
4
6
3
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Figure3
1.Towpole4.Bolthole
2.Frontpost
5.Frametting
3.Bolt6.Nut
2.Slidethetowpoleforwardandaligntheholeinthe
polewiththeholeintheframetting(Figure3).
3.Inserttheboltthroughtheholesinthettingandthe
pole(Figure3).
4.Threadthenutontotheboltandtightenthemuntil
theyaretightagainsttheframetting(Figure3).
Note:Iftheself-lockingnyloninsertinthelocknut
wearswithuse,replacethenutwithanewGrade5or
Grade8locknut.
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3
InstallingtheSafetyChain
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Safetychain
2
Connectinglink
InstallingtheSafetyChaintothe
Machine
1.Formahookontheendofabendablepieceofrod
orstiffwire(notincluded),andinsertitthroughboth
keyholesinthefrontpostofthemachine(Figure4).
A
B
C
D
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2
3
4
3
1
Figure4
1.Keyhole
3.Safetychain
2.Rodorwire(notincluded)4.Connectinglink
2.Attachthesafetychaintothelengthofrodorwire
(Figure4).
3.Pulltherod,orwire,andthesafetychainthroughboth
keyholes(Figure4).
Note:Ensurethatapproximatelyequallengthsof
safetychainextendfromeithersideofthefrontpost.
InstallingtheConnectingLinks
1.Aligntheconnectinglinktothelastlinkinoneendof
thesafetychain(
Figure4).
2.Inserttheconnectinglinkthroughthechainlinkuntil
theconnectinglinksnapsclosed(Figure4).
3.Repeatsteps1and2toinstalltheotherconnectinglink
intheotherendofthesafetychain.
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ProductOverview
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Figure5
Rightside(Models68013C,68014C,68016C,68017C,
68020C,and68021C)
1.Rearcowl
7.Clutchlever
13.Drum
2.Frontcowl8.Drumlatch
14.Chute
3.Grate
9.Frontpost15.Axle
4.Bagsplitter10.Towpole16.Wheel
assembly
5.Dumphandle11.Lightingwire
harness
17.Light(2)
6.Grateliftarm12.Safety-chain
keyhole
18.Cowllatch
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10
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Figure6
Rightside(Model68024C)
1.Dumphandle
6.Safety-chain
keyhole
11.Light(2)
2.Drum7.Towpole
12.Cowllatch
3.Drumlatch
8.Grateliftarm
13.Rearcowl
4.Frontpost
9.Chute
14.Frontcowl
5.Lightingwire
harness
10.Wheel
assembly
15.Grate
15
16
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2
3
4
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Figure7
Leftside(Model68024C)
1.Dumphandle
7.Light(2)13.Safety-chain
keyhole
2.Bagsplitter8.Wheel
assembly
14.Frontpost
3.Grate9.Clutchlever
15.Drumlatch
4.Frontcowl10.Drum
16.Grateliftarm
5.Rearcowl11.Towpole
6.Cowllatch
12.Lightingwire
harness
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Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine.
ClutchLever
Theclutchleverengagesanddisengagesenginepowertothe
paddles.
Belt-drivemodels(models68013C,68014C,68016C,
68017C,68020C,and68021C)
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Figure8
Belt-drivemodels
1.Clutchlever
Gear-casemodel(model68024C)
1
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Figure9
Gear-casemodel
1.Clutchlever
DrumLatch
Thedrumlatchsecuresthedrumtothemixposition(upright)
formixingoperationsandwhentransportingthemachine.
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Figure10
1.Drumlatch
DumpHandle
Usethedumphandletorotatethedrumtothedumpposition
andtorotatethedrumtothemixposition(upright).
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1
Figure11
Models68013C,68016C,and68020Cshown
1.Dumphandle
11
EngineControls
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Figure12
1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap
2.Fuelvalve
6.Oilcap/dipstick
3.Chokelever7.Oil-drainplug
4.Throttlelever
8.On/Offswitch
FuelValve
Thefuelvalve(Figure13)islocatedunderneaththechoke
lever.MovetheleverforthefuelvalvetotheOnposition
beforeattemptingtostarttheengine.Whenyouhavenished
mixing,stoptheengineandmovethefuelvalvelevertothe
Offposition.
1
2
3
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Figure13
1.Fuelvalve3.Throttlelever
2.Chokelever
ChokeLever
Usethechokelever(Figure13)tostartacoldengine.Before
pullingtherecoil-starthandle,movethechokelevertothe
closedposition.Oncetheengineisrunning,movethechoke
levertotheopenposition.Donotusethechokeiftheengine
isalreadywarmeduportheairtemperatureishigh.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure13)controlsthespeed(rpm)ofthe
engine.Itislocatednexttothechokelever.Itsetstheengine
speedandthereforecanincreaseanddecreasetherotation
speedofthemixingpaddles.Forbestperformance,setthis
controltothefastpositionwhenmixingmaterial.
EngineOn/OffSwitch
TheOn/Offswitch(Figure14)allowstheoperatorofthe
machinetostartandstoptheengine.Thisswitchislocated
onthefrontoftheengine.RotatetheOn/Offswitchtothe
Onpositiontostartandruntheengine.RotatetheOn/Off
switchtotheOffpositiontostoptheengine.
OFF
ON
1
OFF
ON
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2
Figure14
1.Offposition2.Onposition
Recoil-startHandle
Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure12)
quicklytoturntheengineover.Theenginecontrolsdescribed
abovemustallbesetcorrectlyfortheenginetostart.
Oil-levelSwitch
Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,anditwill
notallowtheenginetorunintheeventtheoillevelisbelow
thesafeoperatinglimit.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
MachineSpecications
Model
68013C68014C68016C68017C68020C68021C68024C
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:Ensurethattheelectricalconnectorofthetowvehicle
iscompatiblewiththeelectricalconnectorofthemachine.
Themachineusesastandard4-atplug.Ifyourtowvehicle
hasadifferenttypeofplug,obtainanadapterfroman
automotivepartsstore.
1.Ensuretheengineisstopped,thefuelvalveisoff,and
thedrumisempty.
2.Ifthedrumhasaccumulatedanywater,dumpthe
drum;refertoDumpingtheDrum(page25),steps1,
3,4,and5.
3.Usingthedumplever,positionthedrumsothatitisin
themixposition(upright)andlocked.
4.Closetheenginecowlandsecurethecowllatches
(
Figure15).
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Figure15
5.Extendtheaxle(Models68013C,68014C,68016C,
68017C,68020C,and68021C);refertoExtendingthe
Axle—Belt-driveModels(page17)
.
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CheckingtheTiresandWheels
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthetires
andwheels.
Aftereachuse—Torquethelugnutsto108to122
N-m(80to90ft-lb)aftertowing.
WARNING
Failuretomaintaincorrecttirepressuremayresult
intirefailureandlossofcontrol,resultingin
propertydamageandseriousinjuryordeath.
Checkthetirepressurefrequentlytoensure
properination.Ifthetiresarenotinatedto
thecorrectpressure,theywillwearprematurely.
Inspectthetireconditionbeforetowingand
afteranyoperatingaccident.
TheDOTtireinformationislocatedontheside
ofeachtire.Thisinformationgivesloadandspeed
ratings.Replacementtiresshouldhavethesame
orbetterratings.Formoreinformationgoto
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Vehicle+Safety/Tires.
Note:Thevariousmachinesinthismanualhavedifferent
weights;referto
Specications(page13)toensurethatthe
tiresonyourmachinemeetorexceedtheweightrequirements
ofyourmachine.
1.Visuallyinspectthetiresfordamageandwear(Figure
16andFigure17)
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Figure16
1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyunderination
Figure17
1.Exampleoftirewearcausedbyoverination
2.Ensurethatthetiresareinatedtothecorrectair
pressure.ThefollowingTireAirPressuretableshows
theappropriateairpressureforthetiresasinstalledat
thefactory.
Important:Alwayschecktheinformation
ontheactualtiresforthecorrectairpressure
requirement.
Important:Themostcommoncauseoftire
troubleisunder-ination.Maintainfullair
pressure.
TireAirPressure
ModelTirepressure
68013C,68014C,68016C,
and68017C
Max414kPa(60psi)
68020C,68021C,and68024CMax241kPa(35psi)
3.Ensurethatthewheellugnutsaretorquedto108to
122N-m(80to90ft-lb).Checkthetorqueofthe
wheellugnutsinitiallyandaftertowing.
Note:Torquethelugnutsinthesequenceshownin
Figure18.
1
2
3
4
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Figure18
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HitchingaMachinewithaStampedBall
Coupler(optionalkit)
1.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecouplerand
theareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
2.Oilthepivotpointsandslidingsurfacesofthecoupler
withSAE30motoroil.
3.Openthecouplerlatch(Figure19).
A
B
C
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2
1
Figure19
1.Bail
2.Safetypin
4.Positionthecouplerontopofthehitchball(Figure19).
5.Closethecouplerlatch(
Figure19).
6.Openthebailonthesafetypin,andinsertthepin
throughtheholeinthelatch(Figure19).
7.Rotatethefreeendofthebailovertheendofthesafety
pinthatisprotrudingthroughthelatch(Figure19).
8.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.
HitchingaMachinewithaForgedBall
Coupler(optionalkit)
1.Applyremovablethread-lockingcompoundtothe
threadsofthecouplerbolttopreventthecoupler
handlefromcomingloose(Figure20).
Important:Applythread-lockingcompoundas
neededinthefuture.
A
B
C
D
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5
1
2
3
4
Figure20
1.Couplerhandle
4.Bolt
2.Coupler
5.Hitchball
3.Clamp
2.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecouplerand
theareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
3.Pushthecouplerboltupthroughthecouplerclamp
andthecouplertop,andconnectthecouplerhandleto
thebolt(
Figure20).
4.Positionthecouplersothatthesocketisontopofthe
hitchballandtheclampisundertheball.
5.Turnthecouplerhandleclockwisetothreaditontothe
boltuntilitissecure(Figure20).
Note:Useawrenchtokeeptheboltfromspinning.
6.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.
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HitchingaMachinewithaPintleHitch
Coupler(optionalkit)
1.Removethepinfromthepintlehitchandopenit
(Figure21).
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Figure21
2.Positiontheringonthetowpoleontothehookofthe
pintlehitch(
Figure21).
3.Closethetopofthepintlehitchandsecureitwiththe
pin(
Figure21).
4.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.
HitchingaMachinewithaPinHitch
Coupler(optionalkit)
1.Positionthefrontofthepinhitchcouplersothatit
islocatedbetweenthetopandbottomplatesofthe
pin/clevishitchofthetowvehicle,andensurethatthe
holesarealigned(Figure22).
A
B
C
D
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1
2
3
4
Figure22
1.Hitchpin3.Pinhitchcoupler
2.Hairpincotter
4.Pin/clevishitchreceiver
2.Inserta19mm(3/4inch)or22mm(7/8inch)hitch
pinthroughtheholesinthecouplerandthereceiver
hitch(Figure22).
3.Insertahairpincotterthroughtheholeinthebottom
ofthehitchpin(Figure22).
4.Connectthewireplugofthetowvehicletothewire
plugofthemachine.
ConnectingtheSafetyChainstothe
TowVehicle
Connectthesafetychaintothemachineandthetowvehicle
asfollows:
1.Pullthesafetychainthroughtheslotsinthekeyholes
locatedinthefrontpostofthemachine,sothatthe
lengthsoneachsideareequal(Figure23).
2.Crossbothlengthsofchainunderthetowpole.
Note:Crossingthechainsdecreasesthechancesof
thefrontofthemachinedroppingtothegroundifthe
hitchdoesnotholdtheconnection.
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1
2
3
G021 177
Figure23
1.Connectinglinks3.Chaincrossedundertow
pole
2.Keyholesinfrontpost
3.Connecteachlengthofchaintothesafetychain
mountingpointonthetowvehiclewiththeconnecting
links(Figure24).
Important:Ensurethatthechainhasenough
slackforturningaroundcornerswhentowingthe
machine.
Note:Stowtheexcesschaininsidethebottomofthe
frontpostbypushingitintothekeyholesandlatching
theappropriatelinksintothekeyholeslots.
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1
2
3
Figure24
1.Connectinglink3.Chainlink
2.Safetychainmounting
pointontowvehicle
ConnectingtheLightingWireHarness
Connecttheelectricalplugofthemachinewiththeelectrical
plugofthetowvehicle,asshowninFigure25.
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Figure25
Note:Themachineusesastandard4-atplug.Ifyourtow
vehiclehasadifferenttypeofplug,obtainanadapterfroman
automotivepartsstore.
Important:Routinelycheckthelightstoensurethat
theyareworkingproperly,includingthetaillights,brake
lights,andeachappropriateturnsignal.
CheckingtheLights
Ensurethatthetaillightsofthemachineilluminatewhen
youturnontheheadlightsoftowvehicle.
Ensurethatthebrakelightsofthemachineilluminate
whenyoupressthebrakepedalofthetowvehicle.
Ensurethattheappropriateturnsignalasheswhenyou
operatethecorrespondingturnsignalofthetowvehicle.
ExtendingtheAxle—Belt-drive
Models
Models68013C,68014C,68016C,68017C,68020C,and
68021C
WARNING
Themachineisnotstablewhentowingitwiththe
axleinthenarrowposition.
Towthemachinewiththeaxleinthewideposition.
Important:Adjusttheaxletothenarrowpositiononly
tomovethemachinethroughanarrowaccesspoint,
suchasthegateofafenceorthedoorwayofabuilding.
PreparingtoChangetheAxleWidth
1.Movethemachinetoaleveljob-sitesurface.
2.Disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehicle.
3.Chockthetires.
4.Ensurethatthedrumisemptyandinthemixposition
(upright).
5.Ensurethatthedrumlatchisengagedandthatthe
drumdoesnotrotatetowardthedumpposition.
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AdjustingtheAxleWidth
WARNING
Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailtosupport
themachineandcauseseriousinjury.
Usejackstandswhensupportingthemachine.
1.Alignajackwithanadequateliftheightandweight
capacityundertheaxle;refertoSpecications(page
13).
2.Liftthemachineuntilthetiresareofftheground.
3.Useajackstandateachsupportpointontherear
frameextension(
Figure26).
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1
Figure26
1.Supportpoint(2)
4.Removetheboltsandnutsthatsecuretheinneraxleto
theouteraxle(Figure27).
1 2
3
4
3
5
6
5
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Figure27
1.Wideposition(towing)4.Nut(narrowposition)
2.Narrowposition
5.Bolt(wideposition)
3.Nut(wideposition)6.Bolt(narrowposition)
5.Aligntheinneraxletothedesiredpositionasfollows:
Slideeachsideoftheaxleinwardtothenarrow
position(Figure27).
Slideeachsideoftheaxleoutwardtothewide
(tow)position(Figure27).
6.Aligntheholesoftheinneraxlewiththeholesofthe
outeraxle.
7.Inserttheboltsthroughtheaxleholes(
Figure27).
8.Threadthenutsontothebolts,andtorquethenuts
to87N-m(64ft-lb).
TowingtheMachine
WARNING
Towingthemachineathighspeedincreasesthe
riskofahitchmalfunctionandtirefailure.Higher
speedsalsoincreasethemomentumofthemachine
andbrakingdistance.Ifthemachinebecomes
detachedfromthetowvehicleathighspeed,it
couldcausedamagetoproperty,orinjuryordeath
tobystanders.
Donotexceed88km/h(55mph)whentowingthe
machine.Forpoorroadconditionsorinclement
weather,reducespeedaccordingly.
WARNING
Towingthemachinewithmaterialinthedrum
increasestheriskofahitchmalfunctionandtire
failure.Inaddition,materialcouldbounceoutof
thedrumandhitothervehiclesand/orpeople.
Materialinthedrumincreasestheweight,which
affectsmomentumandbrakingdistance.
Donottowthemachinewithmaterialinthedrum.
ReviewandunderstandSafeOperatingPractices(page4).
Testthebrakesofthetowvehiclebeforetowing.
Avoidsuddenstartsandstopswhiletowingthemachine.
PreparingtoUsetheMachine
Reviewallofthesafetydecalsonthemachine.
Useahard-hat,hearingprotection,ashirtwithlong
sleevesbuttonedatthewrists,tight-ttinggloveswithout
drawstringsorloosecuffs,eyeprotection,andadust
maskorrespirator.Ameshvisoralonedoesnotprovide
sufcienteyeprotection;supplementwithprotective
glasses.
Ensurethatyouarefamiliarwiththesafetyregulations
andshutdownproceduresdescribedintheOperator’s
ManualandtheEngineOwner’sManual.
Ensurethatallguardsareinplaceandingoodcondition.
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Ensurethatthepaddlesareinplaceandingood
condition.
Checkthefuelandoillevelsoftheengine.
Whenpreparingtomixmaterial:
1.Movethemachinetoaleveljob-sitesurface.
2.Removethemachinefromthetowvehicle.
3.Chockthefrontandbackofthetirestoprevent
themachinefrommoving.
4.Ensurethatthedrumisinthemixposition
(upright).
5.Ensurethatthedrumlatchisengagedandthatthe
drumdoesnotrotatetowardthedumpposition.
OpeningandClosingtheCowl
OpeningtheCowl
1.Atthesideofthemachinewherethefrontcowland
rearcowlmeet,grasptheringofthelatchandpullit
offfromthelatchanchorontherearcowl(Figure28).
A
B
C
D
1
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2
3
4
1
Figure28
1.Latch3.Receiver
2.Latchanchor
4.V-tting
2.Repeatstep1ontheoppositesideofthemachine.
3.Atthebackofthemachinewheretherearcowlmeets
theframeofthemachine,grasptheringofthelatch
andpullitofffromthelatchanchoronthecowl
(Figure28).
4.Rotatetherearcowlupandforwarduntilitisfully
positionedontopofthefrontcowl(Figure28).
ClosingtheCowl
1.Rotatetherearcowlrearwardanddownuntilthe
receiveratthebottomcenterofthecowlisalignedwith
theV-ttingandushontheframeofthemachine
(Figure28).
2.Atthebackofthemachine,grasptheringofthelatch
andpullitontothelatchanchorontherearcowl.
3.Atthesideofthemachine,grasptheringofthelatch
andpullitontothelatchanchorontherearcowl.
4.Repeatstep3ontheoppositesideofthemachine
(Figure28).
AddingFuel
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
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DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.
Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith
soapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:
Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank
bedrained.
Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto
thegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance
ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
atalltimes.
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