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OPERATION MANUAL SERIES MODEL MTX70HD TAMPING RAMMER (HONDA GX100RTKRBF GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #7 (11/30/22) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or MODERATE INJURY. NOTICE Addresses practices not related to personal injury. MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22) — PAGE 5...
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ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not being used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the reach of children and unauthorized personnel. PAGE 6 — MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22)
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Fire or explosion could result if operating in speed ranges above the from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a maximum allowable. hot engine. MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22) — PAGE 7...
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DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of hazardous waste. DO NOT pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground, down a drain or into any water source. PAGE 8 — MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22)
Environment by equipment for use outdoors. Products are tested for hand/arm vibration (HAV) level in accordance with European Directives 2002/44/EC and EN500-4 and ISO 5349-1:2001, ISO 5349-2:2001. PAGE 10 — MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22)
Before starting the MTX70HD Tamping Rammer identify and understand the function of the controls. MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22) — PAGE 11...
(rpm). 4. Fuel Tank — Holds the fuel for the unit (up to 3.2 quarts/0.8 gallons). 5. Engine — This unit uses a Honda gasoline engine. PAGE 12 — MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22)
Operating the engine without an air filter, with a damaged air filter, or a filter in need of replacement will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22) — PAGE 13...
( ). Always operate rammer at full rpm. Pumping the purge bulb removes air from the fuel system. It does not pump fuel into the carburetor. PAGE 16 — MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22)
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Let the machine run on idle and the machine will stop after a few minutes. Figure 14. Throttle Lever (Start Position) MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22) — PAGE 17...
Cover the air intake on the air cleaner and the exhaust outlet on the muffler. Store unit indoors covered with plastic sheet in moisture free and dust free location out of direct sunlight. PAGE 18 — MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22)
No fuel present at carburetor. Fuel fi lter/lines clogged? Replace fuel fi lter. Fuel tank cap breather hole clogged? Clean or replace fuel tank cap. Air in fuel line? Bleed fuel line. MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22) — PAGE 19...
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Check cable connections. Charge or replace Will not start, no power with key "ON". (if Battery disconnected or discharged? applicable) battery Ignition switch/wiring defective? Replace ignition switch. Check wiring. PAGE 20 — MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22)
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Spring Failure? Replace spiral spring. Adjust engine speed to correct Speed of engine improper? operating RPM setting. Soil over-compacted? Shut down machine and test soil. MTX70HD RAMMER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (11/30/22) — PAGE 21...
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TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CONTACT US Equipment Financing and Extended Warranties Available Discount-Equipment.com is your online resource for commercial and industrial quality parts and equipment sales. 561-964-4949 visit us on line @ www.discount-equipment.com Select an option below to find your Equipment We sell worldwide for the brands: Genie, Terex, JLG, MultiQuip, Mikasa, Essick, Whiteman, Mayco, Toro Stone, Diamond Products, Generac Magnum, Airman, Haulotte, Barreto, Power Blanket, Nifty Lift, Atlas Copco, Chicago Pneumatic, Allmand, Miller Curber, Skyjack, Lull,...
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