Toro 60213 60216 User manual

FormNo.3395-946RevC
MMX-655H-S,MMX-658H-S,and
MMX-858H-SMortarMixer
ModelNo.60213—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.60216—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.60220—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3395-946*C

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
Thismachineisdesignedtomixmortar,plaster,
reproongmaterial,grout,andothersmall-grained
Portlandcementproducts.Avehicleequippedwith
anappropriatepintlehitchorballhitchcantowthe
machine.Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthan
itsintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand
bystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial
numberplatetoaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
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Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
Setup........................................................................9
1InstallingtheDumpHandle..............................9
2InstallingtheT owPole.....................................9
3InstallingtheSafetyChain..............................10
4AdjustingtheMixingPaddles.........................10
ProductOverview...................................................12
Controls...........................................................12
EngineControls............................................13
Specications..................................................15
Operation................................................................16
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................16
TowingtheMachine..........................................16
AdjustingtheAxleWidth...................................19
PreparingtoUsetheMachine...........................20
OpeningtheCowl.............................................20
OpeningandClosingtheCowl..........................21
AddingFuel......................................................21
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................23
StartingtheEngine...........................................23
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................24
MixingtheMaterial...........................................24
DumpingtheMaterial........................................25
CleaningtheDrum............................................26
Maintenance...........................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........27
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................28
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............28
DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire..................28
RemovingtheDividerPlate..............................28
InstallingtheDividerPlate................................28
Lubrication..........................................................29
LubricatingtheBearingsandSeals...................29
GreasingtheWheelBearings...........................30
EngineMaintenance...........................................31
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................32
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................34
CleaningtheSparkArrester..............................36
RemovingandInstallingtheEngine..................36
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................38
CleaningtheFuel-SedimentCup......................38
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................39
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................39
TireAirPressure...............................................39
InspectingtheTires..........................................39
TorquingtheWheelLugNuts............................40
ServicingtheReductionCase...........................40
BeltMaintenance................................................42
InspectingtheBelts..........................................42
AdjustingtheBeltTension.................................42
ReplacingtheBelts...........................................44
AligningthePulleys..........................................45
PaddleMaintenance............................................46
AdjustingthePaddles.......................................46
Cleaning..............................................................48
CleaningtheMachine.......................................48
Storage...................................................................49
Troubleshooting......................................................50
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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
Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
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.
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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.
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•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.
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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.
decal125-8175
125-8175
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationongreasing
themachine.
decal125-8216
125-8216
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualforinformationon
howtotowthemachine.
2.Warning—limittowing
speedtolessthan88km/h
(55mph).
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decal130-8322
130-8322
1.Usefuelwithanalcohol
contentbyvolumeunder
10%only.
3.Donotusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentgreater
than10%byvolume.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonfuel.
decal133-5619
133-5619
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Dumphandle1
Carriagebolt2
1Nut2
Installthedumphandle.
2Towpolekit(soldseparately)1Installthetowpole(side-dumpmodels
only).
Safetychain(includedwiththetowpole
kit)1
3Connectinglink(includedwiththetow
polekit)2
Installthesafetychain.
4Nopartsrequired–Adjustingthemixingpaddles.
1
InstallingtheDumpHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dumphandle
2Carriagebolt
2Nut
Procedure
1.Cutthecabletiestoremovethedumphandle
fromtheundersideofthegrate.
2.Installthedumphandletothesideofthedrum
using2carriagebolts(installedontheinsideof
thedrum)andnutsasshowninFigure3.
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Figure3
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2
InstallingtheTowPole
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Towpolekit(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)
Pintle78.7cm(31inches)or127cm
(50inches)
InstallingtheTowPole
1.Removetheboltandnutfromthetowpole
(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Towpole4.Bolthole
2.Frontpost5.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.
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InstallingtheSafetyChain
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Safetychain(includedwiththetowpolekit)
2Connectinglink(includedwiththetowpolekit)
Procedure
Safetychainandconnectinglinkareincludedinthe
towpolekit(soldseparately);referto2Installingthe
TowPole(page9).
Formahookontheendofabendablepieceofrodor
stiffwire(notincluded)andinstallthesafetychainand
connectinglinksasshowninFigure5.
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Figure5
Note:Ensurethatapproximatelyequallengthsof
safetychainextendfromeithersideofthefrontpost.
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4
AdjustingtheMixing
Paddles
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ifthemixingpaddlesandwipersneedadjustment,
adjustthepaddlesandwipers;refertoAdjustingthe
Paddles(page46).
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ProductOverview
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Figure6
Rightside
1.Rearcowl7.Clutchlever13.Chute
2.Frontcowl8.Drumlatch14.Axle
3.Grate9.Frontpost15.Wheel
assembly
4.Bagsplitter10.Towpole16.Cowllatch
5.Dumphandle11.Safety-chain
keyhole
6.Grateliftarm12.Drum
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyou
operatethemachine.
ClutchLever
Usetheclutchlevertoengageanddisengagethe
paddles.
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Figure7
1.Clutchlever
DrumLatch
Usethedrumlatchtosecurethedrumtothemix
position(upright)formixingoperationsandwhen
transportingthemachine.
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Figure8
1.Drumlatch
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DumpHandle
Usethedumphandletorotatethedrumtothedump
positionandtorotatethedrumtothemixposition
(upright).
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Figure9
1.Dumphandle
EngineControls
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Figure10
1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap
2.Fuelvalve6.Oildipstick
3.Chokelever7.Oil-drainplug
4.Throttlelever8.On/Offswitch
FuelValve
Thefuelvalve(Figure11)islocatedunderneaththe
chokelever.Movetheleverforthefuelvalvetothe
ONpositionbeforeattemptingtostarttheengine.
Whenyouhavenishedmixing,shutofftheengine
andmovethefuel-valvelevertotheOFFposition.
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Figure11
1.Fuelvalve3.Throttlelever
2.Chokelever
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ChokeLever
Usethechokelever(Figure11)tostartacoldengine.
Beforepullingtherecoil-starthandle,movethechoke
levertotheCLOSEDposition.Oncetheengineis
running,movethechokelevertotheOPENposition.
Donotusethechokeiftheengineisalreadywarmed
uporiftheairtemperatureishigh.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure11)controlsthespeed(rpm)
oftheengine.Itislocatednexttothechokelever.It
setstheenginespeedandthereforecanincreaseand
decreasetherotationspeedofthemixingpaddles.
Forbestperformance,setthiscontroltotheFAST
positionwhenmixingmaterial.
EngineOn/OffSwitch
TheOn/Offswitchislocatedonthefrontoftheengine.
•RotateittotheONpositiontostartandrunthe
engine.
•RotateittotheOFFpositiontoshutofftheengine.
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Figure12
1.OFFposition2.ONposition
Recoil-StartHandle
Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure
10)quicklytoturntheengineover.Theengine
controlsdescribedabovemustallbesetcorrectlyfor
theenginetostart.
Oil-LevelSwitch
Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,andit
doesnotallowtheenginetorunintheeventtheoil
levelisbelowthesafeoperatinglimit.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
MachineSpecications
Model60217,60217C60221,60221C60221HD
BatchCapacity0.17m3(6.0ft3)0.23m3(8.0ft3)0.23m3(8.0ft3)
TotalVolume0.19m3(6.7ft3)0.24m3(8.6ft3)0.24m3(8.6ft3)
DrumMaterialPolyethylenePolyethylenePolyethylene
Length
(withouttowpole)
150cm
(59inches)
168cm
(66inches)
168cm
(66inches)
Width86cm
(34inches)
86cm
(34inches)
86cm
(34inches)
Height142cm
(56inches)
142cm
(56inches)
142cm
(56inches)
Weight250kg
(552lb)
254kg
(560lb)
254kg
(560lb)
Axle86to117cm(34to46inches)
extendable
86to117cm(34to46inches)
extendable
86to117cm(34to46inches)
extendable
EngineKohler®CH395Kohler®CH395Honda®GX240
Drivebeltbeltbelt
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Operation
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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Figure13
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(page15).
•UseaClass2orlargerreceiver.
•Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastheappropriate
hitchtotowthemachine;optionsincludea50mm
(2inch)ballhitchorapintlehitch.
•Ifthemachineisequippedwithatrailer-lightkit,
ensurethattheelectricalconnectorofthetow
vehicleiscompatiblewiththeelectricalconnector
ofthemachine.Themachineusesastandard
4-pin,atplug.Ifyourtowvehiclehasadifferent
typeofplug,obtainanadapterfromanautomotive
partsstore.
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PreparingtheMachineforTowing
1.Shutofftheengineandfuelvalve.
2.Emptythedrum.
3.Positionthedruminthemixposition(upright)
andlockit.
4.Closetheenginecowlandsecurethecowl
latches(Figure14).
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Figure14
5.Ifyouhaveadjustedtheaxletothenarrow
position(ifequippedonyourmodel),extendthe
axle;refertoAdjustingtheAxleWidth(page19).
6.Inspectthetires;refertoInspectingtheTires
(page39).
HitchingtheMachinetoaTow
Vehicle
Yourmachineisequippedwith1ofthefollowing
hitchtypes;hitchitasdescribedintheappropriate
procedure:
•Stamped-ballcoupler—HitchingaStamped-Ball
Coupler(page17)
•Forged-ballcoupler—HitchingaForged-Ball
Coupler(page17)
•Pintle-hitchcoupler—HitchingaPintle-Hitch
Coupler(page18)
HitchingaStamped-BallCoupler
1.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecoupler
andtheareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
2.Oilthepivotpointsandslidingsurfacesofthe
couplerwithSAE30motoroil.
3.HitchthemachineasshowninFigure15.
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Figure15
HitchingaForged-BallCoupler
1.Applyremovablethread-lockingcompoundto
thethreadsofthecouplerbolttopreventthe
couplerhandlefromcomingloose.
Important:Applythread-lockingcompound
asneededinthefuture.
2.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecoupler
andtheareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
3.HitchthemachineasshowninFigure16.
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Figure16
Note:Useawrenchtokeeptheboltfrom
spinning.
HitchingaPintle-HitchCoupler
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Figure17
ConnectingtheSafetyChainsto
theTowVehicle
1.Pullthesafetychainthroughtheslotsinthe
keyholes,sothatthelengthsoneachsideare
equal.
2.Crossbothlengthsofchainunderthetowpole.
Note:Crossingthechainsdecreasesthe
chancesofthefrontofthemachinedropping
tothegroundifthehitchdoesnotholdthe
connection.
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Figure18
1.Connectinglinks3.Chaincrossedundertow
pole
2.Keyholesinfrontpost
3.Connecteachlengthofchaintothesafety
chainmountingpointonthetowvehiclewiththe
connectinglinks(Figure19).
Important:Ensurethatthechainhas
enoughslackforturningaroundcorners
whentowingthemachine.
Note:Stowtheexcesschaininsidethebottom
ofthefrontpostbypushingitintothekeyholes
andlatchingtheappropriatelinksintothe
keyholeslots.
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Figure19
1.Connectinglink3.Chainlink
2.Safetychainmounting
pointontowvehicle
4.Chain
ConnectingandCheckingthe
Lights
MachinesEquippedwithaLightKitOnly
1.Connecttheelectricalplugofthemachinewith
theelectricalplugofthetowvehicle(Figure22).
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Figure20
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
(Figure22),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(page15).
5.Liftthemachineuntilthetiresareofftheground.
6.Useajackstandateachsupportpointonthe
rearframeextension(Figure21).
WARNING
Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailto
supportthemachineandcauseserious
injury.
Usejackstandswhensupportingthe
machine.
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Figure21
1.Supportpoint(2)
7.Removetheboltsandnutsthatsecuretheinner
axletotheouteraxle(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Wideposition(towing)4.Nut—narrowposition
2.Narrowposition5.Bolt—wideposition
3.Nut—wideposition6.Bolt—narrowposition
8.Aligntheinneraxletothedesiredpositionas
follows:
•Slideeachsideoftheaxleinwardtothe
narrowposition(Figure22).
•Slideeachsideoftheaxleoutwardtothe
wide(tow)position(Figure22).
9.Securetheaxlewiththeboltsandnutsremoved
previously(Figure22)andtorquethemto87
N∙m(64ft-lb).
PreparingtoUsethe
Machine
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand
disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehicle.
2.Ensurethatallguardsandpaddlesareinplace
andingoodcondition.
3.Performalldailymaintenanceprocedures
prescribedinMaintenance(page27).
4.Chockthefrontandbackofthetirestoprevent
themachinefrommoving.
5.Movethedrumtotheuprightpositionandlockit.
OpeningtheCowl
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Figure23
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