MQ Multiquip Mikasa MTX60SF, Operation And Parts Manual

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PAGE 16 — MTX60SF RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/15/16)
OPERATION
OPERATION
1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle
lever (Figure 9) quickly from IDLE to the START ( )
position. DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly as this
may cause damage to the clutch or spring.
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Start Position)
2. The MTX60SF tamping rammer is designed to run
at 3,800 to 4,100 rpm. At optimum rpm the foot hits
at the rate between 644 - 695 impacts per minute.
Increasing throttle speed past factory set rpm does
not increase impacts and may damage unit. The
MTX60SF is designed to advance while tamping. For
faster advance, pull back slightly on the handle so that
rear of foot contacts soil first.
3. To stop the tamping action, move throttle lever quickly
from
START
to
IDLE
position (Figure 6).
THROTTLE LEVER
(START POSITION)
CAUTION
Make sure that the throttle lever is moved to the
FULL
START position. Operating the rammer at less than full
speed can result in damage to the clutch springs or foot.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Move throttle lever quickly from the
START
to
IDLE
position (Figure 6) and run the engine for three minutes
at low speed. After the engine cools , move the throttle
lever to the
STOP
position (Figure 10). The engine will
stop and the fuel cock is automatically closed.
Figure 10. Throttle Lever (Stop Position)
2. If the engine does not stop due to a problem with the
switch or the like, move the machine to a safe location
and hold the throttle lever in the stop position. Let the
machine run on idle and the machine will stop after a
few minutes.
THROTTLE LEVER
(STOP POSITION)