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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL SERIES MODEL MTX-60 TAMPING RAMMER (HONDA GASOLINE ENGINE) GX100UKRBF Revision #7 (06/28/19) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading Potential hazards associated with the operation of this the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which at all times when operating this equipment. may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with Failure to read and understand the safety safety messages.
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NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not running machine. recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage NOTICE to the equipment and/or injury to user may result. ALWAYS keep the machine in proper running condition.
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SAFETY INFORMATION ENGINE SAFETY FUEL SAFETY DANGER DANGER The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truck monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or cause death if inhaled.
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SAFETY INFORMATION TRANSPORTING SAFETY CAUTION NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while lifting. NOTICE Before lifting, make sure that the equipment parts (hook and vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not loose or missing. Always make sure crane or lifting device has been properly secured to the lifting bail (hook) of the equipment.
GENERAL INFORMATION DEFINITION OF TAMPING RAMMER CAUTION — Handle Operation The Mikasa MTX-60 tamping rammer is a powerful compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force Before starting operation check the in consecutive impacts to a soil surface. Its applications lifting handle to: include soil compacting for road, embankments and reservoirs as well as backfilling for gas pipelines, water...
SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. MTX-60 Rammer Specifications Overall Height 38.8 in. (985 mm) Overall Width 13.8 in. (350 mm) Over Length 28.1 in. (713 mm) Shoe Size (W x L) 10.4 x 13.4 in. (265 x 340 mm) Fuel Tank Capacity 2.1 qt.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 1. MTX-60 Rammer Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and compo- 9. Fuel Tank – Holds the fuel for the unit (up to 3.2 quarts) nents for the MTX-60 Tamping Rammer. The functions of 10.
BASIC ENGINE Figure 2. Engine Controls and Components (Honda GX100) The engine (Figure 2) must be checked for proper lubrica- 4. Muffler – Used to reduce noise and emissions. tion and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the 5.
OPERATION This section is intended to assist the operator with the ini- ENGINE tial start-up of the MTX-60 Tamping Rammer. It is extremely 1. Fill the fuel tank (Figure 3) with unleaded gasoline. At important that this section be read carefully before attempt- the same time, check the engine oil and make it a habit ing to operate the rammer.
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OPERATION INSPECTION DO NOT press the primer pump bulb 1. Check all nuts, bolts fasteners for tightness. Retighten more than four (4) times, as this will cause as necessary. fuel to flood the carburetor. 2. Clean any dirt from the recoil starter and foot pedestal. Wipe the entire unit clean before operating.
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OPERATION OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle 1. Move throttle lever quickly from the START to IDLE lever (Figure 8) quickly from IDLE to the START position (Figure 9) and run the engine for three minutes ) position.
MAINTENANCE EVERY 200 HOURS Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as indicated: DAILY Remove the oil drain plug on foot housing (Figure 13) and drain the oil. Refill with approximately 0.69 qt. (0.65 Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and liter) of 10W-30 SE, SF or higher grade motor oil.
A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold assembly/kit that can be purchased, or is not available separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will for sale through Multiquip. be clarified in the “Remarks” Column.
FUEL TANK AND HANDLE ASSY. FUEL TANK AND HANDLE ASSY. FOR CARBURETORS WITHOUT PRIMING BULBS FOR CARBURETORS WITH PRIMING BULBS 12-2 12-1 12-2 12-1 110 1 12-2 12-1 NOTES ITEM 110, PRIMER PUMP KIT, FOR USE ON UNITS WITH S/N T-3424 AND ABOVE PAGE 32 —...
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FUEL TANK AND HANDLE ASSY. FUEL TANK AND HANDLE ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 368347630 SHOCK ABSORBER W/ PIN 001521020 SOCKET HEAD BOLT 10X20 T 033121009 TOOTHED LOCK WASHER B M10 368119570 HANDLE 001211020 BOLT 10X20 H 030210250 WASHER, LOCK M10 939010270 RUBBER STOPPER (70)
COMBINATION LEVER ASSY. COMBINATION LEVER ASSY. PAGE 34 — MTX-60 RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #7 (06/28/19)
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COMBINATION LEVER ASSY. COMBINATION LEVER ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 366900032 COMB. LEVER W/ THROTTLE WIRE ......1 ..INCLUDES ITEMS W/@ 956200110 COMB. LEVER W/OUT THROTTLE WIRE ....1 ..INCLUDES ITEMS W/ # 366346260 FUEL COCK, OLD STYLE ..........1 ..NLA, MUST ORDER ITEM A OR B 366349430 FUEL COCK, NEW STYLE 366010180...
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