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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL MTR40F
TAMPING RAMMER
(ROBIN EH090D/EH092D GASOLINE ENGINES)
Revision #3 (01/05/12)
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — MTR40F RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (01/05/12)
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NOTES MTR40F RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (01/05/12) — PAGE 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MTR40F Tamping Rammer Robin EH-090D Engine Proposition 65 Warning .............................................2 Crankcase Assembly ........................................ 42-43 Table Of Contents .....................................................4 Crankshaft and Piston Assembly ...................... 44-45 Parts Ordering Procedures .......................................5 Intake and Exhaust Assembly........................... 46-47 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 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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SPECIFICATIONS Ts T TTs Ta a a a ab b b b bllllle e e e e1 1 1 1 1..... M M M M MT T T T TR R R R R-----4 4 4 4 40 0 0 0 0F F F F F 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 M) ODEL MTR-40F U.S. (metric O) verall Height 43.7 in. (1,110 mm O) verall Width 13.8 in. (351 mm O) verall Length 24.5 in. (622 mm S) hoe Size 5.9 x 10.6 in. (150 x 270 mm B9 lows/minute 650 ~ 69 Tampi
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GENERAL INFORMATION Definition of Tamping Rammer CAUTION The Mikasa MTR40F Tamping Rammer is a powerful compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force in consecutive Before starting operation check the lifting impacts to a soil surface. Its applications include soil compacting handle to: for backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable installation work. 1. Make sure that there is no damage on the bolts. The impact force of the MTR40F levels and uniformly compacts voids b
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COMPONENTS Figure 1. MTR40F Rammer Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and components 8. Fuel Tank/Cap — Remove this cap to add unleaded for the MTR40F Tamping Rammer. The functions of each gasoline to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tightened securely. control is described below: DO NOT over fill. 1. Throttle Lever — Used to adjust engine speed (rpm). WARNING Move lever forward (SLOW) to reduce engine speed, move lever back toward operator (FAST) to increase Add fuel to the tank on
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BASIC ENGINE Figure 2. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING The engine (Figure 2) must be checked for proper lubrication and 5. Recoil Starter (pull rope) — Manual-starting method. Pull filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturers Engine the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull briskly and smoothly. manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing. 6. Muffler — Used to reduce noise and emissions. 1. Secondary Air Cleaner — Prevents dirt a
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INSPECTION This section is intended to assist the operator with the inspection Fuel of the MTR40F Tamping Rammer. It is extremely important that 1. This rammer is equipped with a two-cycled gasoline engine. this section be read carefully before attempting to operate the Use only unleaded gasoline. High test ethyl gasoline is not rammer. recommended. DO NOT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly 2. If fuel is low, remove the fuel filler cap (Figure 4) and fill with understood. only unl
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INSPECTION Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level) Table 3 Motor Oil Grade Grade of motor oil Season or Temperature (higher than MS class) Spring, Summer or Autumn SAE 30 +120° F to +15° F Winter SAE 30 +40° F to +15° F B0 elow +15° F SAE 10W-3 Inspection 1. Check all nuts, bolts fasteners for tightness. Retighten as necessary. 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 dec
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OPERATION 4. In cold weather, start the unit with choke lever "Fully Closed" Operation (Figure 10). In warm weather or when the engine is warm, The following steps outline the procedure for starting the engine: the unit can be started with choke halfway or completely 1. Open the fuel shut- off valve by moving the fuel cock open. lever to the open position (Figure 7). Figure 10. Choke Lever (Closed) 5 Grip the recoil starter (Figure 11) handle and pull it until you feel a slight resistance. T
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OPERATION Operation 2. After the engine cools, turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the “OFF” position (Figure 14). 1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever (Figure 12) quickly from IDLE (close) to the FULL OPEN position. DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly as this may cause damage to the clutch or spring. Figure 14. ON/OFF Switch (Off Position) 3. Close the fuel shut- off valve (Figure 15) by moving the fuel cock lever to the CLOSED position. Figure 12. Throttle Lever (Ful
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance BREATHER ELEMENT Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as defined by Table 4 and below: PAPER ELEMENT Daily GRAY OUTER FOAM ELEMENT ■ Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine compartment and rammer. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary. Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary. Check the bellows for oil leaks. Repair or replace as needed. 200 - 300 HOURS (Pre-Cleaner) CLEAN WITH CLEAN WITH SOLVENT KEROSENE ■ Remove the element from the
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MAINTENANCE Crankcase Lubrication Spark Plug ■ Remove and clean the spark plug (Figure 20), then adjust ■ The rammer crankcase bearings (Figure 19) should be lubricated with five shots of grease with a hand grease gun the spark gap to 0.024 ~0.028 inch (0.6~0.7 mm). This unit after each eight (8) hours of use. has electronic ignition, which requires no adjustments. ■ Use MQ HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE, P/N GRS2 or its equivalent. Figure 20. Spark Plug Gap Long Term Storage ■ Drain fuel from fuel ta
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MAINTENANCE Perform the scheduled engine maintenance procedures as defined by Table 4 below: Table 4. Engine Maintenance Schedule FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY MONTH 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS YEAR 2 YEARS DN ESCRIPTION (3)OE PERATIO BEFOR OR OR OR OR OR 10 HRS. 25 HRS. 50 HRS. 100 HRS. 200 HRS. CX HECK Engine Oil CX HANGE CX HECK Air Cleaner C) HANGE X (1 Re-tighten If All Nuts & Bolts X Necessary CX HECK-CLEAN Spark Plug REPLACE X CK ooling FinsCX HEC SN park Arrester CLEA X FN uel Tank CLEA X FK uel F
