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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL MT-84FA
TAMPING RAMMER
(ROBIN GASOLINE ENGINE)
Revision #0 (06/10/05)
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MT-84FA — PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — MT-84FA — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/10/05)
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NOTE PAGE MT-84FA — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/10/05) — PAGE 3
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MT-84FA — TABLE OF CONTENTS MULTIQUIP TAMPING ROBIN EH-12-2D46420 RAMMER MT-84FA ENGINE Proposition 65 Warning ......................................... 2 Crankcase and Cylinder Assembly ................34-35 Table Of Contents ................................................. 4 Crankshaft and Piston Assembly ...................36-37 Parts Ordering Procedures ................................... 5 Muffler, Air Cleaner, Camshaft,& Carb.Assy. .38-39 Safety Message Alert Symbols .....................
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MT-84FA — PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES When ordering parts, please supply the following information: ❒ ❒❒❒ ❒ Dealer account number ❒ ❒❒❒ ❒ Dealer name and address ❒ ❒❒❒ ❒ Shipping address (if different than billing address) ❒❒❒ Return fax number ❒❒ ❒❒❒ Applicable model number ❒❒ ❒ ❒❒❒ ❒ Quantity, part number and description of each part ❒ ❒❒❒ ❒ Specify preferred method of shipment: Note: Unless otherwise indicated by customer, all ✓ FedEx or UPS Ground orders are treated as “Standard Orders”, and w
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MT-84FA — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS HAZARD SYMBOLS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! Potential hazards associated with the operation of a MT- Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this 84FA Tamping Rammer will be referenced with Hazard equipment. Failure to read and Symbols which appear throughout this manual, and will be Lethal Exhaust Gases understand the Safety Messages and referenced in conjunction with Safety Message Alert Operating Instructions coul
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MT-84FA — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Equipment Damage Rotating Parts Hazards CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION 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. parts to prevent injury. Accidental Starting Hazards CAUTION C
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MT-84FA — 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. to serious injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for industrial use only. The following safety guidelines should always be used when ■ High Temperatures – Allow
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MT-84FA — 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. ■ ALWAYS allow the rammer a proper amount of time to ■ ALWAYS service air cleaner frequently to prevent carburetor cool before servicing. malfunction. ■ Keep the rammer in proper running condition. ■ ALWAYS check the machine for loosened threads or bolt
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MT-84FA — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Safety Decals The MQ Mikasa tamping rammer is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. Figure 1 and 1A below and preceeding page illustrates these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer. Figure 1. Rammer Operation and Safety Decals PAGE 10 — MT-84FA — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #
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MT-84FA — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Figure 1A. Rammer Operation and Safety Decals MT-84FA — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/10/05) — PAGE 11
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MT-84FA —GENERAL INFORMATION Definition of Tamping Rammer Handle Operation CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION The Mikasa MT-84FA tamping rammer is a powerful compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force in consecutive impacts to a soil surface. Its applications include soil compacting Before starting operation check the lifting for road, embankments and reservoirs as well as backfilling for handle to: gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable installation work. The impact force of
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MT-84FA — SPECIFICATIONS Ts T TTs Ta a a a ab b b b bllllle e e e e 1 1 1 1 1..... M M M M MT T T T T-----8 8 8 8 84 4 4 4 4F F F F FA A A A A R R R R Ra a a a am m m m mm m m m me e e e er r r r r S S S S Sp p p p pe e e e ec c c c ciiiiif f f f fiiiiic c c c ca a a a at t t t tiiiiio o o o on n n n ns s s MA ODEL MT-84F O) verall Height 41.5 in. (1055 mm O) verall Width 16.1 in (410 mm O) ver Length 28.9 in (735 mm S) hoe Size L x W 13.4 x 11.2 in. (340 x 285 mm B0 lows/minute 660-70 I) mpact
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MT-84FA — CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 2. MT-84FA Rammer Figure 2 shows the location of the controls and components 8. Foot– Laminated wood with tempered steel plate for for the MT-84FA Tamping Rammer. The functions of each superior shock absorption. control is described below: 9. Oil Level Sight Glass – Indicates the level of oil in the oil bath reservoir. 1. Throttle Lever – Controls engine speed and the tamping 10. Recoil Starting Handle – Used when starting the engine. action of the ramme
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MT-84FA — BASIC ENGINE Figure 3. Robin EH-12-2D Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING The engine (Figure 3) must be checked for proper lubrication and 5. 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. Refer to the manufacturers Engine smoothly. manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing. 6. Engine ON/OFF Switch – Controls the starting and 1. Secondary A
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MT-84FA — OPERATION This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial Fuel Check start-up of the MT-84FA Tamping Rammer. It extremely important 1. Check the fuel level in the fuel tank. If the fuel level is low, fill that this section be read carefully before attempting to operate the fuel tank (Figure 5) with clean unleaded gasoline. the rammer. DO NOT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly understood. CAUTI CAUTION CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI Failure to understand the operation
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MT-84FA — OPERATION Inspection 3. Close the choke lever Figure 9 and move the throttle lever to the "Full Open" position. Turning the choke lever 90 1. Check all nuts, bolts fasteners for tightness. Retighten as degrees clockwise closes the choke . In cold weather, start the necessary. unit with choke fully closed. In warm weather or when the 2. Clean any dirt from the recoil starter and foot pedestal. Wipe engine is warm, the unit can be started with choke halfway the entire unit clean b
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MT-84FA — OPERATION Operation 3. To stop the tamping action, move throttle lever quickly from the FULL OPEN to IDLE position. 1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever (Figure 11) quickly from IDLE (close) to the FULL OPEN Stopping The Engine position . DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly as this may Normal Shutdown cause damage to the clutch or spring. 1. Move throttle lever quickly from the FULL OPEN to IDLE position (Figure 12) and run the engine for three minutes
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MT-84FA — MAINTENANCE ■ The air cleaner (Figure 14 ) on the engine side will hardly Maintenance be contaminated, if it is, however after cleaning the element Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as indicated: with kerosene, dip it in mixed oil consisting of 3 parts of DAILY gasoline and 1 part of engine oil. Then tightly squeeze outer ■ Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and control primary element (sponge) and shake off well the inner area. Clean or replace the air cleaner e
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MT-84FA — TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TABLE 4. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION Difficult to start Ignition plug being bridge? Check ignition system. Carbon deposit at ignition? Clean or replace ignition. Fuel is available but spark plug will not ignite. (Power available Short circuit due to defective Replace insulators. at high tension cable). insulators? Improper spark gap? Set spark plug gap to the correct gap. Short circuit at stop switch? Check stop switch circuit. Replace
