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PAGE 12 — MT-75H — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (04/02/07)
MT-75H — OPERATION
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the MT-75H Tamping Rammer. It 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.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Failure to understand the operation of the MT-
75H Tamping Rammer could result in severe
damage to the trowel or personal injury.
Rammer Gearbox and Spring Cylinder Oil Bath
This unit uses an oil bath lubrication system. Perform the
following:
1. Check the oil level through the oil level sight glass at the rear
of the tamper foot.
2. If oil is not visible, add 10W-30 motor oil. The bath contains
approximately 1.7 pints (800 cc.)
NOTE
The oil level should be kept at the half
way point of the sight glass.
Engine
Before pouring fuel into the fuel tank (Figure 2) perform the
following:
1. Find a container for the mixing of fuel and gasoline.
2. Use a quality outboard motor oil for 2-cycle engines.
3. Mix gasoline (unleaded) with oil at a 25:1 ratio. Mix well.
4. Be sure to filter the mixed fuel with a strainer at the filler port.
5. If fuel spills on the fuel cap when operating rammer, replace
the rubber leak stopper inside the cap.
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.
Initial Start-up
When starting the MT-75H Tamping Rammer perform the
following:
1.
Open the shut- off valve by moving the strainer lever
downward (Figure 3), then set the engine start/stop switch
(Figure 4) to the "
START
" position.
Figure 3. Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Figure 4. Engine Start/Stop Switch
Figure 2. Fuel Tank
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