Operation - MULTIQUIP Mikasa Series Operation Manual

MTR-60L — OPERATION

3. Operation

3-1. Move the throttle lever (Figure 10) from the "off" to the "on "
position. Make sure that the throttle lever is moved to the fully
"on" position (Fig. 10). Operating the rammer at half speeds can
result in damage to the clutch or springs.
3-2. The rammer is designed to tamp the ground 550 to 600
times per minute at an engine speed of 4000 rpm. NOTE:
Increasing the engine speed above the recommended operating
engine speed will not increase the effectiveness of the rammer.
Impact actually decreases as a resonance is created rather than
Fig. 5 — Clean around the recoil starter
a tamping effect. Damage can result to the unit. Running the
rammer over hard surfaces such as concrete and asphalt are
not recommended as damage to the machine may result.
3-3. In cold weather, the grease in the rammer is stiff and may
not allow the rammer to operate smoothly. The tamper can be
warmed by moving the throttle lever from the "on" to the "off"
position several times until the grease is heated and the rammer
operates smoothly.
3-4. The rammer is designed to travel forward while tamping. To
increase the travel speed of the rammer, push down lightly on
the handle. Open blows or running the rammer without contacting
the soil is not recommended.
Fig. 6 — Move the fuel cock downwards
3.5. Check for oil leaks and retighten bolts. The tamping rammer
may be greased daily as paragraph 5-2; however, weekly
greasing is sufficient.
4. Stopping the engine
4-1. Turn the throttle lever to the "idle" position and allow the
engine to run at an idle speed for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the
temperature of the engine to cool, then stop the engine by pushing
the "stop" button (Fig. 11).
5. Service
5-1. DAILY
Thoroughly remove mud, dirt, and oil from the machine. Check
the air cleaner element and clean or replace it as necessary.
Fig. 7 — Closing the choke lever
Check all bolts for tightness.
5-2. WEEKLY (every 50 hours)
Remove the air cleaner element and wash it in a neutral detergent
solution. Shake out excess moisture and dry the element. Lubricate
the element with a two-cycle engine fuel mix and squeeze out the
excess moisture. Reinstall the air cleaner element. Under extreme
conditions, the tamping rammer may be greased daily. Under normal
conditions, add 6 shots of grease to all three lubrication points every
2 weeks. Be sure to use MQ HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE
(PART #GRS2) or it' s generic equivalent Bentone base EP#2 grease.
(Shell Darina EP2)
Fig. 8 — Pull the grip forcibly after slight
resistance is felt
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