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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL SERIES MODEL MTX70 TAMPING RAMMER (HONDA GASOLINE ENGINE) GX100UKRBF Revision #13 (07/01/19) 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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MTX70 — 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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MTX70 — 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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MTX70 — 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.
MTX70 — GENERAL INFORMATION Definition of Tamping Rammer CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Handle Operation The Mikasa MTX70 tamping rammer is a powerful compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force in consecutive impacts to a soil surface. Its applications include Before starting operation check the lifting soil compacting for road, embankments and reservoirs as handle to:...
MTX70 — SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. MTX-70 Rammer Specifications Overall Height 39.37 in. (1000 mm Overall Width 13.78 in. (350 mm) Over Length 31.02 in (788 mm) Shoe Size (W x L) 13.4 x 11.2 (340 x 285 mm) Fuel Tank Capacity 3.2 qt.
MTX70 — CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 1. MTX70 Rammer Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and components for the MTX70 Tamping Rammer. The functions of each control is described below: Combination (Throttle) Lever – Used to adjust engine 4.
MTX70 — BASIC ENGINE Figure 1A. Engine Controls and Components (Honda GX100) INITIAL SERVICING The engine (Figure 1A) must be checked for proper lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturers Engine manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing. Muffler –...
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MTX70 — OPERATION Engine This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-up of the MTX70 Tamping Rammer. It extremely 1. Fill the fuel tank (Figure 3) with unleaded gasoline. At the important that this section be read carefully before attempting same time, check the engine oil and make it a habit to to operate the rammer.
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MTX70 — OPERATION Inspection DO NOT press the primer pump bulb more 1 . Check all nuts, bolts fasteners for tightness. Retighten as than four (4) times, as this will cause fuel necessary. to flood the carburetor. 2. Clean any dirt from the recoil starter and foot pedestal. Wipe the entire unit clean before operating.
MTX70 — OPERATION Operation Stopping The Engine 1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever Normal Shutdown (Figure 8) quickly from IDLE to the START ( ) position. 1. Move throttle lever quickly from the START to IDLE position DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly as this may cause (Figure 9) and run the engine for three minutes at low speed.
MTX70 — MAINTENANCE EVERY 200 HOURS Maintenance ■ Remove the oil drain plug on foot housing (Figure 13) and Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as indicated: drain the oil. Refill with approximately 1.7 pt. (800 cc.) of DAILY 10W-30 SE, SF or higher grade motor oil. Oil should be ■...
MTX70 — TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE c i f t l u t r a i t i n i r b i t i n i s o o i t i c a l o i t i l i a l i w .
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MTX70 — TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE i t n i t a f s i e r r v e l . r e i r p v i t o i t o i t u l f l f l r r e i t a...
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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.
MTX70— NAMEPLATE AND DECALS NAME PLATE AND DECALS NPA-0000 NPA-1245 NPA-0000 NPA-0000 MODEL SERI A L NO. A (DECAL SET) series RAMMER quick manual Engine Oil Use SAE 10W/30,SE or higher grade motor oil RAMMING CYLINDER OIL Use SAE 10W/30,SF or higher grade moter oil Fuel Use normal quality gasoline PAGE 22 —...
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MTX70— NAMEPLATE AND DECALS NAME PLATE AND DECALS PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 920900040 DECAL SET ........1..INCLUDES ITEMS W/ # DECAL: OPERATION DECAL: AIR CLEANER DECAL: LEVER OPERATION DECAL: MAX SPEED DECAL: MACHINE STOP DECAL: EC NOISE REQ DECAL: ANTI-VIB HANDLE 920212540 QUICK MANUAL...
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MTX70 — TANK AND HANDLE ASSY. TANK AND HANDLE ASSY. FOR CARBURETORS WITHOUT PRIMING BULBS FOR CARBURETORS WITH PRIMING BULBS 11-2 11-1 11-2 11-1 11-2 11-1 NOTES ITEM 110, PRIMER PUMP KIT, FOR USE ON UNITS WITH S/N T-3363 AND ABOVE PAGE 32 —...
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MTX70 — TANK AND HANDLE ASSY. TANK AND HANDLE ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 366346270 SHOCK ABSORBER W/PIN 001521020 SOCKET HEAD BOLT 10 X 20 T 033121009 TOOTHED LOCK WASHER B M10 366119040 HANDLE / MTX70 001211020 BOLT 10 X 20 H 030210250 WASHER, LOCK M10 939010270...
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MTX70 — COMBINATION LEVER ASSY. COMBINATION LEVER ASSY. PAGE 34 — MTX70 — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #13 (07/01/19)
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MTX70 — 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 ..........
MTX70 — TOOLS TOOLS PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 981010400 CLUTCH PULLER A 983010060 CLUTCH MOUNTER 983910090 PISTON ROD HOLDER 009110044 SOCKET HEAD BOLT 8X50 (FULL THREAD) CRANK GEAR REMOVER 983910020 CLUTCH PULLER B 983010040 SPRING CYLINDER REMOVER 983910010 PISTON END REMOVER MTX70 —...
HONDA GX100UKRBF ENGINE — PISTON CONNECTING ROD ASSY. PISTON CONNECTING ROD ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 13010Z0D003 RING SET, PISTON 13101Z0D000 PISTON 13111ZE0000 PISTON PIN 13200Z0D000 CONNECTING ROD ASSY. INCLUDES ITEM W/ @ 13200Z0D305 CONNECTING ROD ASSY. UNDERSIZE, INCLUDES ITEM W/ @ 90001ZM7000 CONNECTING ROD BOLT 90551ZE0000...
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HONDA GX100UKRBF ENGINE — FAN COVER ASSY. PAGE 50 — MTX70 — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #13 (07/01/19)
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HONDA GX100UKRBF ENGINE — FAN COVER ASSY. FAN COVER ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 19610Z0DV00ZB FAN COVER CP. 90014952000 BOLT, FLANGE 6X14 (CT200) MTX70 — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #13 (07/01/19) — PAGE 51...
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HONDA GX100UKRBF ENGINE — CARBURETOR ASSY. (S/N T-3362 AND BELOW) PAGE 52 — MTX70 — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #13 (07/01/19)
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