General Information - MULTIQUIP Mikasa Series Operation And Parts Manual

DEFINITION OF TAMPING RAMMER
The Mikasa MTX-60 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 MTX-60 levels and uniformly
compacts voids between soil particles to increase dry
density.
Circular motion is converted to create impact force. The
MTX-60 tamping rammer develops a powerful compacting
force at the foot of the rammer. To maintain optimum
performance, proper operation and service are essential.
CONSTRUCTION OF TAMPING RAMMER
The Mikasa MTX-60 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.
RAMMER GEARBOX AND SPRING CYLINDER
The Mikasa MTX-60 uses an oil bath lubrication system.
Always check the oil level through the oil level sight glass
at the rear of the tamper foot.
CONTROLS
Before starting the MTX-60 Tamping Rammer identify and
understand the function of the controls.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

CAUTION — Handle Operation
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).