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Note down the information given on the type plate so that you can recreate the rating plate should the plate be lost. 1 Description 2 Type ....................... 3 Serial no. 4 Year of construction ......................5 Weight 6 Rated power kW ............
Weber MT dealer. Found on the last page of this manual is a QR code. Scan it to acquire the current contact addresses of all Weber MT branches. You can obtain information on the assembled Honda gasoline engine and the associated operating and main- tenance manual as well as the spare parts list, if needed, at www.honda-engines-eu.com...
2. Description The machine is a hand-guided vibrating tamper. An air-cooled Honda gasoline engine makes the tamping system vibrate via a centrifugal clutch. Start the gasoline engine by hand using the attached reversing starter. The engine speed is adjusted between idle speed and full-throttle speed via a gas lever.
4. Safety General All safety instructions must be read and complied with, as non-compliance will result in – danger to life and limb of the user, – impairments to the machine or other property. In addition to the operating manual, the accident-prevention regulations in the country where the appliance is used must be complied with.
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Spare parts, changes and Changes and conversions are prohibited unless made with conversions original Weber MT spare parts. If the machine is modified with other accessories without the approval of Weber MT, the manufacturer will not assume liability for any resulting personal injury or property damage.
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Start-up procedure Do not disperse any sprays or other agents into the air intake while the machine is starting up. They may lead to overheating in the combustion chamber and result in damage to the engine. There is danger of suffocation if the operator starts up the machine in closed rooms or in deep and tight trenches.
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Cleaning work Use clear water for cleaning. Do not use flammable solvents. The vapors of the solvents may ignite upon contact with hot components or other sparks. Perform cleaning tasks only in rooms that are suitable and have been approved for that purpose. Residual oil and lubricants that may have been rinsed off have a negative impact on the environment and must be collected by suitable means (e.g.
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Safety instructions A variety of safety instructions and warnings are used and warnings throughout this operating manual. The following explains the meaning of signal words and symbols. ATTENTION warns of the ATTENTION danger of material damage. CAUTION warns of the danger CAUTION of slight injury.
4.1. Information and safety stickers Sticker Meaning The sound power level is 108 dB (A). Therefore, wear suitable hearing protection at all times. This LED lights up during the start-up procedure if the oil level in the engine is too low.
5. Operation Preparing the machine Remove all packaging material. for initial use Check all components for visible damage. Do not start the machine if detecting visible damage. Contact the responsible dealer. Check if the shipment of the machine and its components is complete.
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Operating positions on the machine Overall view SRV Fuel tank Transport roller Secondary air filter Gas lever Tamping system Handle Manual guidance rod Tamping foot Choke lever Engine Main air filter Operating hours counter B 1008_0320 Crane bracket...
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Positions of the gas lever The engine runs at full-throttle speed. Full throttle The tamper operates at full power. The engine runs at reduced speed. Reduced speed The tamper operates at reduced power. Idle speed The engine runs at idle speed. The engine is switched off.
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Before starting work Perform the following tasks before starting to work in order to prevent failures or excessive wear. Visual inspections Entire machine for external damage. Fuel system for leaks. Rubber buffers for crack formation. Check and, if necessary, Engine oil level correct the fill levels Fuel level Other inspections...
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Working with the machine Starting the engine WARNING Danger of suffocation from engine exhausts when starting the engine in closed rooms or poorly ventilated work areas. Start the engine only in well-ventilated environments. See section “Safety” for operating the machine in trenches. ATTENTION Risk of engine damage caused by insufficient lubrication after horizontal transport.
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Compacting WARNING There is a crushing hazard under the tamping foot from the movement of the tamper during compacting. Wear the personal protective equipment. Only guide the tamper in the grip area of the manual guidance rod. CAUTION There is a crushing hazard between the tamper and the wall during work in close proximity to walls.
Check and clean air and fuel filter. Replace if damaged. Lightly oil all bare parts, levers and accelerator control cables. If the machine is to be stored for longer than six months, contact the Weber MT’s service organization to discuss additional measures.
8. Maintenance General information The section below contains instructions that need to be observed for regular maintenance. Read these instructions carefully and follow them in order to prevent downtimes of the machine caused by excessive wear or damage to the machine. Also read the safety instructions relevant to machine maintenance before you begin with the maintenance work.
8.1. Maintenance overview Frequency Activity Change the engine oil 8.2.2 Re-tighten all accessible threaded connections Honda Check the valve of the engine instructions Replace the fuel filter 8.2.3 Clean the main air filter, check for 8.2.4 damage and replace if necessary Clean the secondary air filter, check for damage and replace 8.2.5...
8.2. Description of the maintenance operations WARNING If lubricating oils and fuel come into contact with skin, they can cause skin cancer. Wear protective gloves. If skin contact has occurred, wash the affected areas thoroughly. 8.2.1. Check the engine oil level Park the machine on a horizontal subsurface.
Allow the oil to drain into the collection vessel. Unscrew the oil drain pipe. UPPER LEVEL max. Attach the cover cap to the oil drain valve. Fill fresh oil into the engine in accordance with min. the specification. LOWER LEVEL Check the oil level and top off to the “max.”...
Pull the fuel hoses (2) off the fuel line filter (1). Release the clip (3) to remove the fuel line filter. Insert a new filter and fix it in place with the clip (3). Slip the fuel hoses (2) onto the ends of the fuel line filter. 8.2.4.
Remove the air filter (3). Clean the air filter by light tapping. Replace the air filter insert if there is damage or extreme contamination. Install the air filter cover. Fit the guard. 8.2.6. Adjust / replace CAUTION the spark plug Danger of burn injuries at the hot engine and its attachments.
8.2.8. Change the oil in Place a suitable collection vessel under the oil drain. the tamping system Unscrew the screw plug from the fill opening. Tilt the machine backward and let the waste oil drain into the vessel. Set the tamper down on the transport roller and fill in new oil in accordance with the specification.
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