Mixing The Material - Toro MM Series Operator's Manual

Controlling the Paddles—Gear-case
Model
Model 68024 only
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Figure 37
1. On position

Mixing the Material

DANGER
Eye and skin contact with concrete materials and
breathing the dust involved is hazardous to your
health.
• Ensure that there is adequate air ventilation.
• Wear a dust mask to prevent inhalation of dust
while using the machine; refer to Safe Operating
Practices (page 4).
• Avoid direct contact of cement and concrete
materials with skin and eyes.
DANGER
Contact with the mixing paddles could cause
damage or injury.
Never put your hands or tools inside the drum while
the engine is running.
Important: Do not add more material than the batch
capacity of the machine; refer to Specifications (page 13).
Note: Follow the manufacturer's instructions that are printed
on the packaging of the product you are using.
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2. Off position
Mixing a Batch of Material in the
Machine
1. Ensure that there is no old, loose material in the drum
that can contaminate the batch of material; refer to
Cleaning the Drum (page 24) and Dumping the Drum
(page 24), then return the drum to the upright position.
Note: Ensure that the drum is in the mix position
(upright) and the drum latch is engaged.
2. Move the clutch lever to the Off position; refer to
Controlling the Paddles (page 22).
3. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine (page 21).
Note: Allow the engine to warm up at 2/3 throttle
for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Set the throttle lever on the engine to the Max position;
refer to Throttle Lever (page 12).
5. Move the clutch lever to the On position; refer to
Controlling the Paddles (page 22).
6. Add the ingredients for the batch as follows:
A. Pour water into the drum through the grate.
B. Add the plaster, cement, or other binding material.
Note: You can open bags of cement, plaster, and
binding materials by lowering the bag onto the
bag splitter (Figure 38).
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C
C. If you are using sand and/or other reinforcing
materials, add them into the drum.
7. Allow the paddles to mix the material until the
ingredients have a uniform appearance.
Note: If needed, add water or plaster, cement, or
other binding material until the consistency of the
batch is correct.
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Figure 38