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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MIKASA TAMPING RAMMER MTX-60E & MTX-70E Version 2.0 (March 2022) FOR MORE INFORMATION EXCLUSIVE TO CONTACT US ON 1300 353 986 OR VISIT flextool.com.au...
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TAMPING RAMMER SERIES INSTRUCTION MANUAL 302-02804...
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2) Manufacturer’s name and address. 1-4-3 Sarugaku-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan Takao Itoh, 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...
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Rammer Specifications Model MTX-60 MTX-70 MTX-80 MTX-90 Overall height 1,000 1,000 1,000 Overall width Overall length Shoe Size W x L 265 x 340 285 x 340 10.7 10.7 10.7 11.0 Number of Blow (644 695) (644 695) (642 679) (660 698) (min...
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.
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.
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.
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. ■...
Places where decals are attached 8(QUICK MANUAL) Made in Japan series 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...
Inspection before operation WARNING ■ Only check the machine while the engine is stopped. Otherwise, you may be caught by the rotating components and be seriously injured. ■ Check the machine body only after it has cooled down. The muffler is very hot and you may be badly burned.
Add regular gasoline (Unleaded) to the fuel tank and check the engine oil. Add oil before it gets too low. Too little engine oil may cause the engine to wear prematurely. (Figure 3) Use 10W-30 engine oil rated SE or SF or better for the engine.
After the engine has started, open the choke lever gradually until it is wide open. Pay attention to the sound of the engine to guide you in the amount to open the choke. After the engine has started, be sure to warm up the engine at low speed for 3 to 5 minutes.
In the cold season, the oil in the machine will be thicker, and the resistance of the components will be much larger, which may cause irregular m o t i o n . S h i f t t h e t h r o t t l e l e v e r f r o m t h e operation to the idle position several times and allow it to warm up sufficiently before starting actual work.
Maintenance and storage Wash off any dirt or mud on each part of the machine using fresh water. After the engine and main body have cooled down, store the rammer on a level location. Secure the machine body so that it can not fall down.
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Periodic checks and adjustments(Continued) Daily maintenance Carefully wipe off any mud, dirt or oil from each component. If oil leaks, retighten the joints and check again. Maintenance after every 50 hours of operation Remove the fuel filter cup and clean the inside thoroughly.
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Secondary element (clean every 100 to 150 hours) When the secondary element (under the primary element) becomes dirty, wash it with neutral detergent solution and dry it well. Then reuse it. (Figures 13, 14) Secondary element fig.13 fig.14 Be sure to check the fuel line for damaged or looseness.
Troubleshooting Engine 1.Won't start Fuel is present Electricity is being The gap in the spark plug tip is clogged. but the spark plug s u p p l i e d t o t h e Carbon is stuck on the spark plug is not sparking.
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