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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL MT54F
TAMPING RAMMER
(ROBIN EH09 GASOLINE ENGINE)
Revision #8 (01/10/12)
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — MT54F RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (01/10/12)
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NOTES MT54F RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (01/10/12) — PAGE 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MIKASA MT54F Robin EH09 Engine Crankcase and Cylinder Head Assembly ......32-33 Tamping Rammer Crankshaft and Piston Assembly ...................34-35 Proposition 65 Warning ......................................... 2 Intake and Exhaust Assembly........................36-37 Table Of Contents ................................................. 4 Governor Assembly .......................................38-39 Parts Ordering Procedures ................................... 5 Blower Hou
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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 The Mikasa MT-54F 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 for road, embankments and reservoirs as well as backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable installation work. The impact force of the MT-54F levels and uniformly compacts voids between soil particles to increase dry density. Circular motion is convert
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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 T-----5 5 5 5 54 4 4 4 4F 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 MT-54F U.S. (metric O) verall Height 40.5 in. (1,025 mm O) verall Width 14.6 in (370 mm O) ver Length 26.4 in (670 mm S) hoe Size 10.4 x 13.4 in. (265 x 340 mm B0 lows/minute 69 I) mpact Force 2,250 lbs.
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MT-54F — CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS COMPONENTS Figure 1. MT-54F Tamping Rammer Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and components 8. Foot– Laminated wood with tempered steel plate for for the MT-54F 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 1. Throttle Lever – Controls engine speed and the tamping bath reservoir. action of the rammer. 10. Recoil Starting Handle – Used when
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BASIC ENGINE Figure 1-A. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING The engine (Figure 1-A) 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 manufacturer's Engine the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull briskly and smoothly. manual for instructions and details of operation and servicing. 6. Muffler – Used to reduce noise and emissions. 1. Secondary Air Cleaner – Prevents
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OPERATION This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial Engine start-up of the MT-54F Tamping Rammer. It extremely important 1. Fill the fuel tank (Figure 3 ) with unleaded gasoline. At the that this section be read carefully before attempting to operate same time, check the engine oil and make it a habit to the rammer. replenish it often. DO NOT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly understood. CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Failure to understand the
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OPERATION Inspection 3. Close the choke lever (Figure 7) . Turning the choke lever 90 degrees clockwise closes the choke . In cold weather, start 1. Check all nuts, bolts fasteners for tightness. Retighten as the unit with choke fully closed. In warm weather or when the necessary. engine is warm, the unit can be started with choke halfway 2. Clean any dirt from the recoil starter and foot pedestal. Wipe or completely open. the entire unit clean before operating. 3. Replace any missing or
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OPERATION 6. When the engine starts, move the choke lever slowly to the 3. To stop the tamping action, move throttle lever quickly from "FULL OPEN" position. Warm up the engine by running at the FULL OPEN to IDLE position. low speed for three to five minutes, check for gas leakage or Stopping The Engine abnormal sounds. Normal Shutdown 7. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, 1. Move throttle lever quickly from the FULL OPEN to IDLE check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean an
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance ■ The air cleaner (Figure 13) on the engine side will hardly 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 elements as
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TROUBLESHOOTING MT-54F — 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 c
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MT-54F — TROUBLESHOO TROUBLESHOOTING TING GUIDE 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 w
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EXPLANATION OF CODES IN THE 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 bl
