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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL MTX80
MODEL MTX90
TAMPING RAMMER
(ROBIN EH122D46530 GASOLINE ENGINE)
Revision #9 (1/14/11)
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — MTX80/90 RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (1/14/11)
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NOTES NOTES MTX80/90 RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (1/14/11) — PAGE 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MTX80/MTX90 ROBIN EH122D46530 Tamping Rammer ENGINE Crankcase Assembly .........................................40-41 Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Cylinder Head Assembly .................................... 42-43 Table Of Contents ................................................... 4 Crankshaft, Piston Assembly ............................. 44-45 Parts Ordering Procedures ..................................... 5 Camshaft Assembly .........
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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 inte
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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 ALWAYS know the location of the nearest phone or keep a GENERAL SAFETY 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 Handle Operation The Mikasa MTX80/MTX90 tamping rammer is a powerful CAUTION compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force in consecutive impacts to a soil surface. Its applications include soil compacting for road, embankments and reservoirs as Before starting operation check the lifting well as backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable handle to: installation work. The impact force of the MTX80/MTX90 levels and unifor
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SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. MTX80/MTX90 Rammer Specifications Model MTX-80 MTX-90 Overall Height 39.37 in. (1000 mm) 39.37 in. (1000 mm) Overall Width 14.37 in (365 mm) 14.37 in (365 mm) Over Length 31.02 in (788 mm) 31.02 in (788 mm) Shoe Size 13.4 x 11.2 in (340 x 285 mm) 13.4 x 11.2 in (340 x 285 mm) Fuel Tank Capacity 3.2 qt. (3 liters) 3.2 qt. (3 liters) Lubrication Oil Capacity 0.8 quart (0.75 liter) 0.8 quart (0.75 liter) No. of Impacts Per Second 10.6 - 11.3 11.0 - 11.6 Impact Force 3,080 lb
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COMPONENTS 3 2 4 10 1 5 9 6 11 7 12 13 8 Figure 1. MTX80/MTX90 Rammer Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and components for the MTX80/MTX90 Tamping Rammer. The functions of each control is described below: 1. Combination (Throttle) Lever – Used to adjust engine 4. Hook – Used to lift rammer for transporting. speed (rpm). Move lever forward (SLOW) to reduce 5. Air Cleaner Cover – Protects the air cleaner which engine speed, move lever back toward operator (FAST) prevents dirt and ot
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BASIC ENGINE Figure 2. Engine Controls and Components (Robin EH-12-2D) The engine (Figure 2) must be checked for proper lubrication 4. Muffler – Used to reduce noise and emissions. and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturer's 5. Recoil Starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting method. Engine manual for instructions & details of operation and Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull servicing. briskly and smoothly. 1. Secondary Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt a
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OPERATION This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial Engine start-up of the MTX80/MTX90 Tamping Rammer. It extremely 1. Fill the fuel tank (Figure 4) with unleaded gasoline. At the important that this section be read carefully before attempting same time, check the engine oil and make it a habit to to operate the rammer. replenish it often (Figure 5). DO NOT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly understood. FUEL CAUTION TANK Failure to understand the operati
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OPERATION Inspection NOTICE 1. Check all nuts, bolts fasteners for tightness. Retighten as DO NOT press the primer pump bulb more than four necessary. (4) times, as this will cause fuel to flood the carburetor. 2. Clean any dirt from the recoil starter and foot pedestal. Wipe the entire unit clean before operating. 3. Replace any missing or damaged Safety Operation decals. 3. Place the choke lever to the closed position (Figure 7). When 4. Adjust height of handle. Adjust handle by loose
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OPERATION Operation Stopping The Engine 1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever Normal Shutdown (Figure 9) quickly from IDLE to the START ( ) position. 1. Move throttle lever quickly from the START to IDLE position DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly as this may cause (Figure 10) and run the engine for three minutes at low speed. damage to the clutch or spring. After the engine cools, move the throttle lever to the STOP position (Figure 11). The engine will stop and t
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MAINTENANCE EVERY 200 HOURS Maintenance ■ Remove the oil drain plug on foot housing (Figure 14) and Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as indicated: drain the oil. Refill with approximately 1.7 pt. (800 cc.) of DAILY 10W-30 SE, SF or higher grade motor oil. Oil should be ■ Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and control midway in sight glass. Break in oil should be changed after area. first 50 hours. ■ Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary. OIL FILL PLUG
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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 stop switch if
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 4. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION Operation not satisfactory Governor adjustment improper? Adjust governor to correct lever. Governor spring defective? Clean or replace ignition. Rotational speed fluctuates. Fuel flow erratic? Check fuel line. Air taken in through suction Check suction line. line? Dust in rotating part? Clean recoil starter assembly. Recoil starter not working properly. Spring spring f
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EXPLANATION OF CODES 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
