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3 MAINTENANCE
3.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
The chart below lists basic rammer and engine maintenance. Refer to engine manufacturer’s
Operator's Manual for additional information on engine maintenance. A copy of the engine
Operator's Manual was supplied with the machine when it was shipped.
Daily
Before
Startin
g
After
First
5
hours
Every
Week
or
25 hours
Every
month
or
100 hours
Every
3 months
or
300 hours
Check fuel level.
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Check oil level of machine.
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Check fuel line and fittings for
cracks or leaks.
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Tighten ramming shoe hardware.
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Check and tighten engine cylinder
screws.
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Check
and
tighten
external
hardware.
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Clean engine cooling fins.
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Clean and check spark plug gap.
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Replace spark plug.
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Clean recoil starter.
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Change ramming system oil. *
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Clean engine muffler and exhaust
port.
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* Change ramming system oil after first 50 hours of operation.
Note: If engine performance is poor, check, clean, and replace air filter elements as needed.
3.2
Storage
Rammer should be stored in such position as it is placed on level, after engine and machine have been cooled
down. Be sure to secure the rammer as necessary to avoid falling down. If the rammer has to be laid down
inevitably, tighten fuel tank cap and engine oil plug securely and wait until engine and machine are cooled
down. After laying it down, make sure that there is no leak of fuel or oil. (If fuel leaks, drain the tank)
For Long-Term Storage
Drain fuel from fuel tank, fuel line and carburetor.
Remove spark plug and pour a few drops of motor oil into cylinder. Crank engine 3 to 4 times so
that oil reaches all internal parts.
Clean exterior with a cloth soaked in clean oil.
Store unit covered with plastic sheet in moisture free and dust free location out of direct sunlight.
