PAGE 12 — MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (10/26/18)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Multiquip MTX70HD tamping rammer is a powerful
compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force
in consecutive impacts to a soil surface. Its applications
include soil compacting for road, embankments and
reservoirs as well as backfilling for gas pipelines, water
pipelines and cable installation work.
The impact force of the MTX70HD levels and uniformly
compacts voids between soil particles to increase dry
density.
Circular motion is converted to create impact force.
The MTX70HD tamping rammer develops a powerful
compacting force at the foot of the rammer. To maintain
optimum performance, proper operation and service are
essential.
The MTX70HD is equipped with an air cooled, four- cycle
gasoline engine. Transmission of the power takes place
by increasing the engine speed to engage the centrifugal
clutch.
The MTX70HD uses an oil bath lubrication system. Always
check the oil level through the oil level sight glass at the
rear of the tamper foot.
Before starting the MTX70HD Tamping Rammer identify
and understand the function of the controls.
CAUTION
Before starting operation check the lifting
handle to:
1. Make sure that there is no damage on the bolts.
2. Make sure that there is no crack or breakage on
handle.
3. Make sure that there is no fissure on the surface.
If there is any abnormality or damage, replace
with new one.
For operation:
This handle is to be used to lift up the shoe part of
the machine with the body laid down on the ground
or truck bed.
1. Use proper lifting techniques to avoid back injury.
This handle is for manual lifting only.
2. Do not use this handle as a rammer lift point. Use
the lifting point on the top of the machine.
3. Do not move the rammer with the lifting handle
and the front rollers more than 16 feet (5 meters).
