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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL MT55F
TAMPING RAMMER
(ROBIN EH090D/EH092D GASOLINE ENGINES)
Revision #5 (01/05/12)
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — MT55F RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/06/12)
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NOTES MT55F RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/06/12) — PAGE 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ROBIN EH-090D45050 MT55F Tamping ENGINE Rammer Crankcase Assembly .........................................38-39 Proposition 65 Warning .............................................3 Crankshaft and Piston Assembly .......................40-41 Table Of Contents .....................................................4 Intake and Exhaust Assembly............................42-43 Parts Ordering Procedures .......................................5 Governor 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 Lethal Exhaust Gases result in injury to yourself and ot
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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 Handle Operation CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION The Mikasa MT55F tamping rammer is a powerful compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force in consecutive impacts to a soil surface. Its applications include Before starting operation check the lifting soil compacting for road, embankments and reservoirs as handle to: well as backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable installation work. 1. Make sure that there is no
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SPECIFICATIONS Table1. MT-55F Rammer Specifications s s s s MF ODEL MT-55 O) verall Height 40.6 in. (1,030 mm O) verall Width 13.8 in (350 mm O) ver Length 26.8 in (680 mm S) hoe Size 10.4 x 13.4 in. (265 x 340 mm B5 lows/minute 600 ~ 69 S) troke (Jump Height) 2.75 in. (70 mm T) ravel Speed 36 ft./min (11 meters/min 1,650 ~ 2,250 lbs./blow Impact Force (750 ~ 1,000 kg/blow) Cl lutch Automatic Centrifuga F) uel Tank Capacity 2.1 qt. (2.0 liters Max Area of Compaction 1,872 sq. ft.min. (174 sq. me
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COMPONENTS Figure 1. MT55F Rammer Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and components 8. Fuel T ank/Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded gaso- for the MT55F Tamping Rammer. The functions of each control line to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tightened securely. DO is described below: NOT over fill. 1. Throttle Lever – Used to adjust engine speed (rpm). Move lever forward (SLOW) to reduce engine speed, move lever CAUTION - Fueling The Engine back toward operator (FAST) to increase s
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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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OPERATION This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial Fuel start-up of the MT55F Tamping Rammer. It extremely important 1. Fill the fuel tank (Figure 4) with unleaded gasoline. DO NOT that this section be read carefully before attempting to operate overfill, wipe up spilled fuel immediately. the rammer. DO NOT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly understood. CAUTION - Read Manual DO NOT attempt to operate the Tamping Rammer until the Safety, General Information
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OPERATION Initial Start-up When starting the MT55F Tamping Rammer perform the following: 1. Open the fuel shut- off valve by moving the fuel cock lever to the open position (Figure 7). 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 Figure 7. Fuel Shut-Off Valve (ON) B0 elow +15° F SAE 10W-3 2. Set the engine ON/OFF switch (Figur
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OPERATION Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Idle) Figure 11. Recoil Starter 4. In cold weather, start the unit with choke lever "Fully Closed"(Figure 10). In warm weather or when the engine is warm, the unit can be started with choke halfway or com- 6. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 10) to the pletely open. half open position to avoid flooding. 7. Repeat steps 1 thru 6. 8. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and repl
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OPERATION 2. After the engine cools, turn the engine start/stop switch to the CAUTION - Throttle Lever “OFF” position (Figure 14). Make sure that the throttle lever is moved to the FULL OPEN position. Operating the rammer at less than full speeds can result in damage to the clutch springs or foot 2. The MT55F T amping rammer is designed to run at 3,600 rpm. At optimum rpm the foot hits at the rate between 600 ~ 695 impacts per minute. Increasing throttle speed past factory set rpm does not
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as indicated: PAPER ELEMENT DAILY GRAY OUTER FOAM ELEMENT ■ Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and control area. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary. Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary. Check the spring box and bellows for oil leaks. Repair or replace as needed. CLEAN WITH CLEAN WITH WEEKLY COMPRESSED KEROSENE AIR ■ Remove the fuel filter cap and clean the inside of the fuel Figure 17.
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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 at Short circuit due to defective Replace insulators. 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
