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OPERATION MANUAL SERIES MODEL MT-65H TAMPING RAMMER (HONDA GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #5 (10/07/20) To find the latest revision of this publication or associated parts manual, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
015110051 MT-65H — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS HAZARD SYMBOLS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! Potential hazards associated with the operation of a MT-74F Safety precautions should be followed Tamping Rammer will be referenced with Hazard Symbols at all times when operating this equipment.
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MT-65H — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Equipment Damage CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Rotating Parts Hazards Hazards NEVER operate equipment with covers, Other important messages are provided throughout this or guards removed. Keep fingers, hands, manual to help prevent damage to your light tower, other hair and clothing away from all moving property, or the surrounding environment.
MT-65H — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust Read this manual! DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before servicing Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead engine or rammer.
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MT-65H — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ ALWAYS stop the engine before servicing, adding fuel and MAINTENANCE oil. ■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a ■ NEVER run engine without air filter. Severe engine may running rammer. occur. ■...
MT-65H — GENERAL INFORMATION Definition of Tamping Rammer CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Handle Operation The Mikasa MT-65H 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:...
MT-65H — CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 1. MT-65H Rammer Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and components 8. Fuel Tank/Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded gaso- for the MT-65H Tamping Rammer. The functions of each line to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tightened securely. DO control is described below: NOT over fill.
MT-65H — BASIC ENGINE Figure 6. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING The engine (Figure 6) 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.
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MT-65H — OPERATION Engine This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-up of the MT-65H Tamping Rammer. It extremely important 1. Fill the fuel tank (Figure 3 ) with unleaded gasoline. At the that this section be read carefully before attempting to operate same time, check the engine oil and make it a habit to the rammer.
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MT-65H — OPERATION Inspection 3. Close the choke lever Figure 7 and move the throttle lever 1. Check all nuts, bolts fasteners for tightness. Retighten as to the "Full Open" position. Turning the choke lever 90 necessary. degrees clockwise closes the choke . In cold weather, start the unit with choke fully closed.
MT-65H — OPERATION Operation Stopping The Engine 1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever Normal Shutdown (Figure 9) quickly from IDLE (close) to the FULL OPEN 1. Move throttle lever quickly from the FULL OPEN to IDLE position .
MT-65H — MAINTENANCE Maintenance Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as indicated: DAILY ■ Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and control area. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary. Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary. Check the spring box and bellows for oil leaks.
MT-65H — TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE f i D c i f t l u t r a t i n n o i g u l g n i g d i t i n n o i e t s t i s n g i o i t i...
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MT-65H — 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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OPERATION MANUAL HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING UNITED STATES Multiquip Inc. (310) 537- 3700 6141 Katella Avenue Suite 200 Cypress, CA 90630 E-MAIL: mq@multiquip.com WEBSITE: www.multiquip.com UNITED KINGDOM CANADA Multiquip Multiquip (UK) Limited Head Offi...
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