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MQ Multiquip Mikasa MTR-40HS Safety And Operation Instructions

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SAFETY AND OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONS FROM:
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CARFULLY PRIOR TO
OPERATING EQUIPMENT

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  • Page 1 SAFETY AND OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONS FROM: PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CARFULLY PRIOR TO OPERATING EQUIPMENT...
  • Page 2 PAGE 2 — MTR-40HS— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/15/03)
  • Page 3 MTR-40HS — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! HAZARD SYMBOLS Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in injury to yourself and others.
  • Page 4 MTR40-HS — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Accidental Starting Respiratory Hazard ALWAYS place the engine ON/OFF switch in the OFF position, and remove the ignition key ALWAYS wear approved respiratory when the machine is not in use. protection. Sight and Hearing hazard Over Speed Conditions NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine governor or settings.
  • Page 5 MTR-40HS — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust DANGER: manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow Failure to follow instructions in this manual these parts to cool before servicing may lead to serious injury or even death! This the rammer.
  • Page 6 MTR-40HS — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not Maintenance Safety ■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result. rammer.
  • Page 7 To maintain optimum performance, proper operation and service are essential. Construction of Tamping Rammer The Mikasa MTR-40HS is equipped with a Robin air cooled, oil- injected two cycle gasoline engine. Transmission of the power takes place by increasing the engine speed to engage the centrifugal clutch.
  • Page 8 MTR-40HS — SPECIFICATIONS . S . r t e ) c i l l a . n i l l a . n i . n i e z i . n i t f . ) r h l b / t u l c i t f i r t...
  • Page 9 MTR-40HS— CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 1. MTR-40HS Rammer Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and components 8. Fuel Tank/Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded for the MTR-40HS Tamping Rammer. The functions of each gasoline to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tightened securely. control is described below: DO NOT over fill.
  • Page 10 MTR-40HS — BASIC ENGINE Figure 2. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING The engine (Figure 2) must be checked for proper lubrication and Recoil Starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting method. Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull briskly and filled with fuel prior to operation.
  • Page 11 MTR-40HS— PRE-INSPECTION This section is intended to assist the Fuel operator with the pre-inspection of 1. This rammer is equipped with a two-cycled gasoline engine. the MTR-40HS Tamping Ramme r. It Use only unleaded gasoline. High test ethyl gasoline is not is extremely important that this section recommended.
  • Page 12 MTR-40HS— INITIAL START-UP Set the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 7) to the "ON" This section is intended to assist the position (start). operator with the initial start-up of the MTR-40HS rammer. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the rammer in the field.
  • Page 13 MTR-40HS— INITIAL START-UP Grip the recoil starter (Figure 10) handle and pull it until you 8. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, feel a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and quickly. Return check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace the recoil starter handle to the starter position before releas- the spark plug as needed.
  • Page 14 MTR-40HS— OPERATION Operation 1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever (Figure 12) quickly from IDLE (close) to the FULL OPEN position. DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly as this may cause damage to the clutch or spring. Figure 13.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MTR-40HS— MAINTENANCE (RAMMER) MAINTENANCE BREATHER ELEMENT Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as definded by Table 3 (page 21) and below: PAPER ELEMENT DAILY GRAY OUTER FOAM ELEMENT ■ Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine compartment and rammer. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary.
  • Page 16 MTR-40HS— MAINTENANCE (RAMMER) 2. Remove the bolts that secure the oil tank to the fuel tank, and CLEANING THE OIL TANK drain all oil from the tank. ■ Clean the inside of the oil tank regularly, preferably 2 or 3 times 3.
  • Page 17 MTR-40HS — MAINTENANCE (ENGINE) Perform the scheduled engine maintenance procedures as definded by Table 3 below: t n i ) 3 ( l i O r i A ) 1 ( g i t l l A & s t l i l o s n i r e t...
  • Page 18 MTR-40HS— 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 .
  • Page 19 MTR-40HS— TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE n i t i t a f s i s u j e r r v e l . r e i r p c e f v i t c a l o i t i o i t u l f...