Mikasa MTX-60ER, Instruction Manual

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Operation
Hold the recoil starter handle and pull it a little.
You will feel resistance. Then, pull it hard to
turn the engine. Allow the starter rope to return
slowly into the case before letting go of the
handle. (Fig.6)
After the engine has started, open the choke
lever gradually until it is wide open. Pay
attention to the sound of the engine to guide
you in the amount to open the choke. After the
engine has started, be sure to warm up the
engine at low speed for 3 to 5 minutes. During
this time, check the machine for leaking fuel,
abnormal sounds, or abnormal exhaust color
or odor.
If the engine cannot be started after pulling the
starter handle several times, remove the spark
plug and see if it has a spark. If the plug is wet
from fuel (due to flooding from the carburetor),
or if it is stained, replace the plug or clean it
thoroughly. While the plug is removed, pull the
starter handle 2 to 3 times to discharge any
fuel from the cylinder.
Shift the throttle lever from idle( ) to the
operating position( ) (Fig. 7) and the tamping
rammer will start up and down motions.
Shifting the lever slowly will cause irregular
operation and damage the clutch, springs, and
foot.
After operation is started, adjust the throttle
lever a little until the rammer tamps the soil
correctly. When the engine is running within
the specified rpm range, the rammer will be the
most effective. If the engine runs too fast, the
tamping force will not be increased. Instead,
the spring resonance will decrease the
tamping force and damage the machine.
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CAUTION:
When warming up, if in the semi-
clutch in order not to be,
pay
attention to engine speed.
Fig.7
If you start it’s operating too quickly
the engine may stop due to the
operation of the carburetor.
CAUTION:
If the rammer is used on sloping
ground, check the safety of the
surroundings and be careful not to
allow the machine to fall over.
WARNING:
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Fig.6