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TAMPING RAMMER MT-55 MT-65H MT-72FW 72FWA MT-84F INSTRUCTION MANUAL Contents of “Declaration of Conformity” We thank you for selecting Mikasa Tamping Rammer. For your safe and proper opera- tion, please read this manual and be always sure to keep it ready for Please refer the reference. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...
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2) Manufacturer’s name and address. 4-3, Sarugaku-cho 1 chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo101-0064, Japan Yoshiharu Nishimaki, engineer 3) Name and address of the person who keeps the R. & D. Division, Mikasa Sangyo Co., Ltd. technical documentation. Shiraoka-machi, Saitama, Japan 4) Type: Vibratory Rammers...
TAMPING RAMMER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Table of contents ....................1 Preface ....1 Application,Warnings,Structure and Power Transmission ................2 Warning Symbols ................2 Safety Precautions General precautions ............2 Precautions when adding fuel .......... 3 Precautions about where to use the machine ....
For inquiries about repair parts, parts lists, service manuals, and repair of the machine, please contact the shop where you purchased it, our sales office, or the Mikasa Parts Service Center. In addition, parts lists are available on the MIKASA website at: http://www.mikasas.com/english/...
Before performing any maintenance, be sure to turn the engine off. ■ Mikasa does not accept any liability for accidents or problems caused as a result of not using genuine Mikasa parts (foot assembly, etc.), or if the machine has been modified.
4.2 Precautions when adding fuel DANGER ■ When adding fuel. Be sure to work in a well ventilated location. Be sure to turn the engine off and wait until it has cooled down. Take the machine to a clear flat location without any combustibles nearby. Be careful not any fuel.
4.4 Precautions before starting work(Continued) DANGER ■ Take the utmost care not to allow the machine to fall during work, or when s t o p p e d o r s t o r e d . S e c u r e t h e machine with a rope or similar tie when stored or left idle so that it cannot fall.
4.6 Transportation and storage precautions DANGER When transporting ■ Before transporting the machine, stop the engine. ■ DO NOT try to move it before the engine and machine body have cooled down enough. ■ Drain any fuel before transporting the machine. ■...
4.9 Descriptions of symbols used on warning labels NPA-1470 NPA-1469 NPA-1468 NPA-1471 NPA-1474 NPA-1472 NPA-1473 Danger: poisonous exhaust gas Refueling Hazard. Carbon monoxide poisoning may occur if Don't fill the fuel tank while the engine is the exhaust gas is inhaled. Do not operate running or hot.
Check the oil level through a window at rear end of the foot. Replenish oil if oil is not visible at the window. For lubrication, use automobile engine oil of 10W-30 SE,SF or better grade. Capacity is 520cc for MT-55/MT-55L, 750cc for MT-65H and 800cc for MT-72FW or the like. (Fig.1) 7-3.
8. Starting 8-1. Lower the fuel cock lever to let fuel flow. To start, switch must be in the "ON" position. (Fig.4,5) 8-2. With carburetor choke lever closed, set throttle lever to CLOSE position. In cold weather, it should be closed fully, while in summer season or if engine is warm, make it half-open or full-open.
9. Operation 9-1. To start tamping action, move the throttle lever (fig.8) quickly from CLOSE to the FULL OPEN For MT-55/55L/65H/72FW positon. Do not move the throttle lever slowly as this may cause damage to the clutch or spring. Close 9-2.
Drain oil reservoir on foot housing. Refill with approx. 520cc of #10W-30 motor oil for MT-55/MT-55L, 750cc for MT-65H and 800cc for MT-72FW. Oil should be midway in sight glass. Break in oil should be changed after first 50 hours. (Fig. 10 ) 11-4.
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All models For MT-55 / 55L / 65H Oil Level Gauge Drain Plug Fig.10 For MT-55 / 55L / 65H Element Fig.12 Bleather Filter For MT-72FW / 72FWA / 84F Element Air Cleaner Fig.14 Fig.15 Table of scheduled checks How often?
12. Troubleshooting 12.1 Engine (1) Difficult to start Fuel is available but Power available at high Ignition plug being bridged. plug dose not ignite. tension code. Carbon deposit at ignition plug. Short circuit due to defective insulation. Improper spark gap. Power not available at high Short circuit at Stop Button Switch.
(2) Operation not satisfactory Not enough power Compression Air cleaner clogged. available. normal, no miss firing either. Air in fuel pipe. Fuel level in carburetor float chamber, improper. Carbon deposit in cylinder. Compression insufficient. (See “Compression Insufficient” above. Compression Ignition coil defective. normal but miss firing develops.
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