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INSPECTION
It is extremely important that this section be read carefully
before attempting to operate the rammer.
DO NOT
use
your rammer until this section is thoroughly understood.
GENERAL INSPECTION
1. Check all nuts, bolts fasteners for tightness. Retighten
as necessary.
2. Clean any dirt from the recoil starter and foot pedestal.
Wipe the entire unit clean before operating.
3. Replace any missing or damaged Safety Operation
decals.
4. Adjust height of handle. Adjust handle by loosening
nuts and moving handle to suit operation. Retighten
nuts.
CRANKCASE AND SPRING CYLINDER OIL BATH
This unit uses an oil bath lubrication system. Perform the
following:
5. Check the oil level through the oil level sight glass
(Figure 3) at the rear of the tamper foot.
Figure 3. Foot Housing Sight Glass
6. If oil is not visible, add 10W-30 SE, SF or higher grade
motor oil into the oil fill plug opening (Figure 3). The
bath contains approximately 0.85 qt. (0.80 liter).
ENGINE
1. Fill the fuel tank (Figure 4) with No. 2 diesel fuel. At the
same time, check the engine oil and make it a habit to
replenish it often (Figure 5).
NOTICE
The oil level should be kept at the half way point of the
sight glass.
Figure 4. Fuel Tank
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick
2. Low levels of oil may result in engine seizure due to
high levels of consumption during operation.
3. Check the engine oil level and if the engine oil level is
low, it should be refilled. Use the proper motor oil as
suggested in the Table 3 below.
WARNING
Adding fuel to the tank should be
accomplished only when the engine is
stopped and has had an opportunity to
cool down. In the event of a fuel spill,
DO
NOT
attempt to start the engine until the
fuel residue has been completely wiped up, and the
area surrounding the engine is dry.
Table 3. Oil Type
Season
Temperature
Oil Type
Summer
25°C or Higher
SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall
25°C~10°C
SAE 10W-30/20
Winter
0°C or Lower
SAE 10W-10
Summary of Contents for Mikasa MT76D
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