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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL MTX-60
TAMPING RAMMER
(HONDA GX100UKRBF GASOLINE ENGINE)
Revision #6 (08/23/11)
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — MTX-60 RAMMER � OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (08/23/11)
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NOTES MTX-60 RAMMER � OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (08/23/11) — PAGE 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Honda GX100KRBF Engine MTX-60 Rammer Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Cylinder Barrel Assembly. ................................ 36-37 Table Of Contents ................................................... 4 Crankcase Cover Assembly. ............................ 38-39 Parts Ordering Procedures ..................................... 5 Crankshaft Assembly. ....................................... 40-41 Safety Information ..........................
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PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: Effective: st January 1 , 2006 Best Deal! Order via Internet (Dealers Only): If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Username Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip. com. View Parts Diagrams To obtain an MQ Account, contact your Order Parts District Sales Manager for more information. Print Specification Information Use the interne
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SAFETY INFORMATION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading Potential hazards associated with the operation of this the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which at all times when operating this equipment. may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with Failure to read and understand the safety safety messages. messages and operating instructions could result in injury to yourself and others. SAFETY MESSAGES
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SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY ALWAYS know the location of the nearest phone or keep a phone on the job site. Also, know the phone numbers of CAUTION the nearest ambulance, doctor and fire department. This information will be invaluable in the case of an emergency. NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective devices required by the job or city and state regulati
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SAFETY INFORMATION ENGINE SAFETY FUEL SAFETY DANGER DANGER The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truck monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or cause death if inhaled. fire due to static electricity. The engine of this equipment requires an adequate free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate this equipment in any enclosed or narrow area where free flo
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SAFETY INFORMATION TRANSPORTING SAFETY CAUTION NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while lifting. NOTICE Before lifting, make sure that the equipment parts (hook and vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not loose or missing. Always make sure crane or lifting device has been properly secured to the lifting bail (hook) of the equipment. ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting. NEVER lift the equipment while the engine is running. Tigh
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GENERAL INFORMATION DEFINITION OF TAMPING RAMMER CAUTION — Handle Operation The Mikasa MTX-60 tamping rammer is a powerful compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force Before starting operation check the in consecutive impacts to a soil surface. Its applications lifting handle to: include soil compacting for road, embankments and reservoirs as well as backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable installation work. 1. Make sure that there is no damage on the bolts. The impa
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SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. MTX-60 Rammer Specifications Overall Height 38.8 in. (985 mm) Overall Width 13.8 in. (350 mm) Over Length 28.1 in. (713 mm) Shoe Size (Wx L) 10.4 x 13.4 in. (265 x 340 mm) Fuel Tank Capacity 2.1 qt. (2 liters) Lubrication Oil Capacity 0.69 qt. (0.65 liter) No. of Blows 644 - 695 vpm (10.7 - 11.6 Hz) Impact Force 3,060 lbf (13.6 kN) Impact Plate Stroke 2 - 3.2 in. (50 - 80 mm) Operating Weight 141 lbs. (64 kg) Measured Sound Power Level103 dB Guaranteed Sound Power Level10
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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS 3 2 4 10 1 5 9 6 11 7 12 13 8 Figure 1. MTX-60 Rammer Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and compo- 9. Fuel Tank – Holds the fuel for the unit (up to 3.2 quarts) nents for the MTX-60 Tamping Rammer. The functions of 10. Muffler – reduces the noise of the engine when run- each control is described below: ning. 1. Combination (Throttle) Lever – Used to adjust 11. Engine – this unit uses a Honda GX100UKRBF engine speed (rpm). Move lever forward (SLOW) to gasol
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BASIC ENGINE Figure 2. Engine Controls and Components (Honda GX100) The engine (Figure 2) must be checked for proper lubrica- 4. Muffler – Used to reduce noise and emissions. tion and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the 5. Dipstick/Oil Filler Cap – Remove this cap to engine manufacturer's manual for detailed operation and determine if the engine oil is low. Add oil through this service information. filler port as recommended in Table 3. 1. Choke Lever – Normally used in starting
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OPERATION This section is intended to assist the operator with the ini- ENGINE tial start-up of the MTX-60 Tamping Rammer. It is extremely 1. Fill the fuel tank (Figure 3) with unleaded gasoline. At important that this section be read carefully before attempt- the same time, check the engine oil and make it a habit ing to operate the rammer. to replenish it often (Figure 4). DO NOT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly understood. CAUTION — Understand Operation FUEL TANK Failure to u
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OPERATION INSPECTION DO NOT press the primer pump bulb 1. Check all nuts, bolts fasteners for tightness. Retighten more than four (4) times, as this will cause as necessary. fuel to flood the carburetor. 2. Clean any dirt from the recoil starter and foot pedestal. Wipe the entire unit clean before operating. 3. Place the choke lever to the closed position. When the 3. Replace any missing or damaged Safety Operation weather is cold, close the choke all the way. When it is decals. hot, or if t
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OPERATION OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle 1. Move throttle lever quickly from the START to IDLE lever (Figure 8) quickly from IDLE to the START position (Figure 9) and run the engine for three minutes ( ) position. DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly at low speed. After the engine cools, move the throttle as this may cause damage to the clutch or spring. lever to the STOP position (Figure 10). The engine will stop and the fuel cock is
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MAINTENANCE Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as indicated: EVERY 200 HOURS DAILY Remove the oil drain plug on foot housing (Figure 13) and drain the oil. Refill with approximately 0.69 qt. (0.65 Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and liter) of 10W-30 SE, SF or higher grade motor oil. Oil control area. should be midway in sight glass. Break in oil should be changed after first 50 hours. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary. Check and retighten all
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 4. Engine Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Problem Solution Difficult to start Fuel is available but spark Ignition plug being bridged? Check ignition system. plug will not ignite. (Power Carbon deposit at ignition? Clean or replace ignition. available at high tension cable). Short circuit due to defective Replace insulators. insulators? Improper spark gap? Set spark plug gap to the correct gap. Fuel is available but spark Short circuit at stop switch? Check stop switch cir
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 4. Engine Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Possible Problem Solution Operation not satisfactory Governor adjustment improper? Adjust governor to correct level. Governor spring defective? Clean or replace ignition. Rotational speed fluctuates. Fuel flow erratic? Check fuel line. Air taken in through suction line? Check suction line. Dust in rotating part? Clean recoil starter assembly. Recoil starter not working properly. Spring failure? Replace spiral spring. MIxed fuel
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EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN The following section explains the different symbols and QTY. Column remarks used in the Parts section of this manual. Use the Numbers Used — Item quantity can be indicated by a help numbers found on the back page of the manual if there number, a blank entry, or A/R. are any questions. A/R (As Required) is generally used for hoses or other NOTICE parts that are sold in bulk and cut to length. The contents and part numbers listed in the parts A blank en
