This section is intended to assist the operator with the
inspection of the rammer. It is extremely important that
this section be read carefully before attempting to operate
the rammer.
CAUTION
Failure to understand the operation of the Tamping
Rammer could result in severe damage to the unit or
personal injury.
GENERAL INSPECTION
DO NOT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly
understood.
Check all nuts, bolts fasteners for tightness. Retighten
as necessary.
Clean any dirt from the recoil starter and engine cooling
fins. Wipe the entire rammer clean before operating.
Replace any missing or damaged Safety Operation
decals.
Adjust height of handle. Adjust handle by loosening nuts
and moving handle to suit operation. Retighten nuts.
MAIN SPRING AND CRANKCASE LUBRICATION
1. There are four grease fittings (Figure 4) that require
lubrication of the main spring and crankcase. Lubricate
these fittings as outlined in the maintenance section
of this manual.
ZERK
FITTING
ZERK
FITTING
Figure 4. Lubrication Points
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FUEL CHECK
fuel residue has been completely wiped up, and the
area surrounding the engine is dry.
1. This rammer is equipped with a 4-cycled gasoline
engine. Use only unleaded gasoline. High test ethyl
gasoline is not recommended.
2. If fuel is low, remove the fuel filler cap (Figure 5) and
fill with only unleaded gasoline. Motor fuels are highly
flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO
NOT smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel
the rammer if the engine is hot or running.
FUEL
TANK
GREASE
GUN
INSPECTION
WARNING
Adding fuel to the tank should be
accomplished only when the engine is
stopped and has had an opportunity to
cool down. In the event of a fuel spill, DO
NOT attempt to start the engine until the
FUEL TANK
CAP
Figure 5. Fuel Tank