Toro MMX-658K-P User manual

FormNo.3422-822RevA
MMX-658K-P ,MMX-858K-P ,and
MMX-858H-PMortarMixers
ModelNo.60217—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.60217C—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.60221—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.60221C—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.60221HD—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3422-822*A

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
TireInformation—TheDOTtireinformationislocated
onthesideofeachtire.Thisinformationgivesload
andspeedratings.Replacementtiresshouldhavethe
sameorbetterratings;refertoSpecications(page
17)toensurethatthetiresonyourmachinemeetor
exceedtheweightrequirementsofyourmachine.
Ifyoubelievethatyourmachinehasadefectwhich
couldcauseacrashorcouldcauseinjuryordeath,
youshouldimmediatelyinformtheNationalHighway
TrafcSafetyAdministration(NHTSA)ifyoulivein
theUnitedStatesorTransportCanadaifyoulivein
Canada,inadditiontonotifyingTheT oroCompany.
IfNHTSAorTransportCanadareceivessimilar
complaints,itmayopenaninvestigation,andifitnds
thatasafetydefectexistsinagroupofmachines,it
mayorderarecallandremedycampaign.However,
NHTSAorTransportCanadacannotbecomeinvolved
inindividualproblemsbetweenyou,yourdealer,or
TheToroCompany.
•TocontactNHTSA,youmaycalltheVehicle
SafetyHotlinetoll-freeat1-888-327-4236;goto
http://www.safercar.gov;orwriteto:Administrator,
NHTSA,1200NewJerseyAvenue,SEWest
Building,Washington,DC20590.Youcanalso
obtainotherinformationaboutmotorvehiclesafety
fromhttp://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
[email protected].
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.
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8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
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Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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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
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................5
SafeOperatingPractices....................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................8
Setup.......................................................................11
1InstallingtheDumpHandle.............................11
2InstallingtheT owPole...................................12
3InstallingtheSafetyChain..............................12
4AdjustingtheMixingPaddles.........................12
ProductOverview...................................................13
Controls...........................................................14
EngineControls............................................15
Specications..................................................17
Operation................................................................17
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................17
TowingtheMachine..........................................17
AdjustingtheAxleWidth...................................21
PreparingtoUsetheMachine...........................21
OpeningtheCowl.............................................22
ClosingtheCowl...............................................22
AddingFuel......................................................22
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................24
StartingtheEngine...........................................24
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................25
MixingtheMaterial...........................................25
DumpingtheMaterial........................................26
CleaningtheDrum............................................27
Maintenance...........................................................28
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........28
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................29
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............29
DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire..................29
RemovingtheDividerPlate..............................29
InstallingtheDividerPlate................................29
Lubrication..........................................................30
LubricatingtheBearings,Seals,and
Gears............................................................30
EngineMaintenance...........................................31
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................32
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................34
CleaningtheSparkArrester..............................35
RemovingandInstallingtheEngine..................36
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................38
CleaningtheFuel-SedimentCup......................38
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................38
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................39
ServicingtheLightBulbs..................................39
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................40
TireAirPressure...............................................40
InspectingtheTires..........................................40
TorquingtheWheelLugNuts............................40
ServicingtheReductionCase...........................41
BeltMaintenance................................................43
InspectingtheBelts..........................................43
AdjustingtheBeltTension.................................43
ReplacingtheBelts...........................................44
AligningthePulleys..........................................46
PaddleMaintenance............................................47
AdjustingthePaddles.......................................47
Cleaning..............................................................49
CleaningtheMachine.......................................49
Storage...................................................................49
Troubleshooting......................................................51
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.T oreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichmeans:Caution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghands.Always
followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryor
death.
WARNING
Machiningorhandlingstone,masonry,
concrete,metal,andothermaterialscan
generatedust,mists,andfumescontaining
chemicals,suchassilica,knowntocause
seriousorfatalinjuryorillness,suchas
respiratorydisease,silicosis,cancer,birth
defects,orotherreproductiveharm.
•Controldust,mist,andfumesatthe
sourcewherepossible.Usewaterfordust
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.
–Shutofftheengine,disconnectthespark-plug
wire,andwaitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthemachine.
–Lettheenginecoolbeforeperforming
maintenanceorstoringthemachine.
–Disengageallpowerandoperationcontrols.
•Neverlubricate,service,repair,oradjustthe
machinewiththeenginerunning.
•Keepequipmentmaterialsclearfromthemufer
andenginetopreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel
spills.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Keepyourhands,feet,andclothingawayfrom
movingparts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustments
withtheenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
fastenerstightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•Removeanybuildupofgrease,oil,ordebrisfrom
themachine.
•Shutofftheengineandinspectthemachineif
anobjectentersthedrumorcausesanother
obstruction.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
startingthemachine.
•Donottamperwithsafetydevices.
•Chockthetireswhenstoringthemachine.
•Keepallfastenersandhoseclampssecurely
tightenedandallequipmentingoodcondition.
•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
decal137-7483
137-7483
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decal137-7491
137-7491
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
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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–Adjustthemixingpaddles.
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(page12).
Formahookontheendofabendablepieceofrodor
stiffwire(notincluded)andinstallthesafetychainand
connectinglinksasshowninFigure5.
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Figure5
Note:Ensurethatapproximatelyequallengthsof
safetychainextendfromeithersideofthefrontpost.
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4
AdjustingtheMixing
Paddles
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Adjustthepaddlebladestobeascloseaspossible
totheinnerwallsofthedrum;refertoAdjustingthe
Paddles(page47).
ProductOverview
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Figure6
Rightside
1.Rearcowl7.Clutchlever13.Chute
2.Frontcowl8.Drumlatch14.Axle
3.Grate9.Frontpost15.Cowllatch
4.Bagsplitter10.Towpole16.Wheel
assembly
5.Dumphandle11.Safety-chain
keyhole
6.Grateliftarm12.Drum
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Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
ClutchLever
Usetheclutchlevertoengageanddisengagethe
paddles.
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Figure7
1.Clutchlever
DrumLatch
Usethedrumlatchtosecurethedrumtothemix
position(upright)formixingoperationsandwhen
transportingthemachine.
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Figure8
1.Drumlatch
DumpHandle
Usethedumphandletorotatethedrumtothedump
positionandtorotatethedrumtothemixposition
(upright).
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Figure9
1.Dumphandle
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EngineControls
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Figure10
Model60221HDshown
1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap
2.Fuelvalve6.Oildipstick
3.Chokelever7.Oil-drainplug
4.Throttlelever8.On/Offswitch
g232310
Figure11
Models60217/C,60221/Cshown
1.Recoil-starthandle5.Throttlelever
2.Fuelvalve6.Oildipstick
3.Chokelever7.Oil-drainplug
4.Fuelcap8.On/Offswitch
FuelValve
Thefuelvalve(Figure12andFigure13)islocated
underneaththechokelever.Movetheleverforthe
fuelvalvetotheONpositionbeforeattemptingtostart
theengine.Whenyouhavenishedmixing,shutoff
theengineandmovethefuel-valvelevertotheOFF
position.
g018792
Figure12
Model60221HDshown
1.Fuelvalve3.Throttlelever
2.Chokelever
g232321
Figure13
Models60217/C,60221/Cshown
1.Fuelvalve2.Chokelever
ChokeLever
Usethechokelever(Figure12andFigure13)tostart
acoldengine.Beforepullingtherecoil-starthandle,
movethechokelevertotheCLOSEDposition.Once
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theengineisrunning,movethechokelevertothe
OPENposition.Donotusethechokeiftheengineis
alreadywarmeduporiftheairtemperatureishigh.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure12andFigure11)controls
thespeed(rpm)oftheengine.Itislocatednexttothe
chokelever.Itsetstheenginespeedandtherefore
canincreaseanddecreasetherotationspeedofthe
mixingpaddles.Forbestperformance,setthiscontrol
totheFASTpositionwhenmixingmaterial.
EngineOn/OffSwitch
TheOn/Offswitchislocatedonthefrontoftheengine.
•RotateittotheONpositiontostartandrunthe
engine.
•RotateittotheOFFpositiontoshutofftheengine.
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Figure14
1.OFFposition2.ONposition
Recoil-StartHandle
Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure
10andFigure11)quicklytoturntheengineover.
Theenginecontrolsdescribedabovemustallbeset
correctlyfortheenginetostart.
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
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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Figure15
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.
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WARNING
Towingthemachinewithmaterialinthedrum
increasestheriskofahitchmalfunctionand
tirefailure.Inaddition,materialcouldbounce
outofthedrumandhitothervehiclesand/or
people.Materialinthedrumincreasesthe
weight,whichaffectsmomentumandbraking
distance.
Donottowthemachinewithmaterialinthe
drum.
•ReviewandunderstandtheSafeOperating
Practices(page5).
•Testthebrakesofthetowvehiclebeforetowing.
•Avoidsuddenstartsandstopswhiletowingthe
machine.
TowVehicleRequirements
Beforeconnectingthemachinetoyourtowvehicle,
ensurethatyourvehicleispreparedasfollows:
•Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastowing
capacityfortheweightofthemachine;referto
Specications(page17).
•UseaClass2orlargerreceiver.
•Ensurethatyourtowvehiclehastheappropriate
hitchtotowthemachine;optionsincludea50mm
(2inch)ballhitchorapintlehitch.
•Ifthemachineisequippedwithatrailer-lightkit,
ensurethattheelectricalconnectorofthetow
vehicleiscompatiblewiththeelectricalconnector
ofthemachine.Themachineusesastandard
4-pin,atplug.Ifyourtowvehiclehasadifferent
typeofplug,obtainanadapterfromanautomotive
partsstore.
PreparingtheMachineforTowing
1.Shutofftheengineandfuelvalve.
2.Emptythedrum.
3.Positionthedruminthemixposition(upright)
andlockit.
4.Closetheenginecowlandsecurethecowl
latches(Figure16).
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Figure16
5.Ifyouhaveadjustedtheaxletothenarrow
position(ifequippedonyourmodel),extendthe
axle;refertoAdjustingtheAxleWidth(page21).
6.Inspectthetires;refertoInspectingtheTires
(page40).
HitchingtheMachinetoaTow
Vehicle
Yourmachineisequippedwith1ofthefollowing
hitchtypes;hitchitasdescribedintheappropriate
procedure:
•Stamped-ballcoupler—HitchingaStamped-Ball
Coupler(page18)
•Forged-ballcoupler—HitchingaForged-Ball
Coupler(page19)
•Pintle-hitchcoupler—HitchingaPintle-Hitch
Coupler(page19)
HitchingaStamped-BallCoupler
1.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecoupler
andtheareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
2.Oilthepivotpointsandslidingsurfacesofthe
couplerwithSAE30motoroil.
3.HitchthemachineasshowninFigure17.
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Figure17
HitchingaForged-BallCoupler
1.Applyremovablethread-lockingcompoundto
thethreadsofthecouplerbolttopreventthe
couplerhandlefromcomingloose.
Important:Applythread-lockingcompound
asneededinthefuture.
2.Applychassisgreasetothesocketofthecoupler
andtheareaoftheclampthatcontactstheball.
3.HitchthemachineasshowninFigure18.
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Figure18
Note:Useawrenchtokeeptheboltfrom
spinning.
HitchingaPintle-HitchCoupler
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Figure19
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ConnectingtheSafetyChainsto
theTowVehicle
1.Pullthesafetychainthroughtheslotsinthe
keyholes,sothatthelengthsoneachsideare
equal.
2.Crossbothlengthsofchainunderthetowpole.
Note:Crossingthechainsdecreasesthe
chancesofthefrontofthemachinedropping
tothegroundifthehitchdoesnotholdthe
connection.
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Figure20
1.Connectinglinks3.Chaincrossedundertow
pole
2.Keyholesinfrontpost
3.Connecteachlengthofchaintothesafety
chainmountingpointonthetowvehiclewiththe
connectinglinks(Figure21).
Important:Ensurethatthechainhas
enoughslackforturningaroundcorners
whentowingthemachine.
Note:Stowtheexcesschaininsidethebottom
ofthefrontpostbypushingitintothekeyholes
andlatchingtheappropriatelinksintothe
keyholeslots.
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Figure21
1.Connectinglink3.Chainlink
2.Safetychainmounting
pointontowvehicle
4.Chain
ConnectingandCheckingthe
Lights
MachinesEquippedwithaLightKitOnly
1.Connecttheelectricalplugofthemachinewith
theelectricalplugofthetowvehicle(Figure24).
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Figure22
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.
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