MQ Multiquip Mikasa MTX60SF, Operation And Parts Manual

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MTX60SF RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/15/16) — PAGE 15
OPERATION
INITIAL STARTUP
When starting the MTX60SF Tamping Rammer perform
the following:
1. Slide the throttle lever from the stop to the idle position
( ) (Figure 6). This opens the fuel cock and the
engine electrical circuit is turned on automatically.
Figure 6. Throttle Lever (Idle Position)
2. Place the choke lever to the closed position (Figure 7).
When the weather is cold, close the choke all the way.
When it is hot, or if the engine is hot, open the choke
a little or leave it fully open.
Figure 7. Choke Lever
CAUTION
Failure to understand the operation of the Tamping
Rammer could result in severe damage to the unit or
personal injury.
THROTTLE LEVER
(IDLE POSITION)
MTX60SF RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/01/13) — PAGE 15
OPERATION
INITIAL STARTUP
When starting the MTX60SF Tamping Rammer perform
the following:
1. Slide the throttle lever from the stop to the idle position
( ) (Figure 6). This opens the fuel cock and the
engine electrical circuit is turned on automatically.
Figure 6. Throttle Lever (Idle Position)
CAUTION
Failure to understand the operation of the Tamping
Rammer could result in severe damage to the unit or
personal injury.
3. Grip the starter rope handle (Figure 8) and pull it until
you feel a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and
quickly. Return the handle to the starter case before
releasing.
Figure 8. Recoil Starter
4. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 7)
to the half open position to av oid flooding.
5. Repeat steps 1 thru 5.
6. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace
the spark plug as needed.
STARTER
ROPE
Place the choke lever to the closed position (Figure 7). When
the weather is cold, close the choke all the way. When it is hot,
or if the engine is hot, open the choke a little or leave it fully
open.
Figure 7. Choke Lever
CHOKE LEVER
(CLOSED POSITION)
2.
THROTTLE LEVER
(IDLE POSITION)
3. Grip the starter rope handle (Figure 8) and pull it until
you feel a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and
quickly. Return the handle to the starter case before
releasing.
Figure 8. Recoil Starter
4. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 7)
to the half open position to avoid flooding.
5. Repeat steps 1 thru 5.
6. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace
the spark plug as needed.
STARTER
ROPE