MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (10/26/18) — PAGE 15
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.
CRANKCASE 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
(Figure 3) at the rear of the tamper foot.
Figure 3. Foot Housing Sight Glass
2. 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 1.7 pints (800 cc.)
ENGINE
1. Fill the fuel tank (Figure 4) with unleaded gasoline. At
the same time, check the engine oil and make it a habit
to replenish it often (Figure 5).
Figure 4. Fuel Tank
SIGHT GLASS
OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL FILL PLUG
NOTICE
The oil level should be kept at the half way point of the
sight glass.
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 4 below.
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.
OIL LEVEL
DIPSTICK
Table 4. Motor Oil Grade
Season or Temperature
Grade of motor oil
(higher than MS class)
Spring, Summer or Autumn
+120° F to +15° F
SAE 30
Winter
+40° F to +15° F
SAE 30
Below +15° F
SAE 10W-30
