Multiquip Mikasa Series Tamping Rammer MTX80 - Manual (Page 15)

MTX80/90 RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (1/14/11) — PAGE 15
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 decals.
4. Adjust height of handle. Adjust handle by loosening nuts and
moving handle to suit operation. Retighten nuts.
Initial Start-up
When starting the MTX80/MTX90 Tamping Rammer perform
the following:
1. Slide the throttle lever from the stop to the idle position ( )
(Figure 6). This opens the fuel cock and the engine electrical
circuit is turned on automatically.
Figure 6-A. Throttle Lever (Idle {Position)
THROTTLE LEVER
(IDLE POSITION)
3. Place the choke lever to the closed position (Figure 7). When
the weather is cold, close the choke all the way. When it is hot,
or if the engine is hot, open the choke a little or leave it fully
open.
Figure 7. Choke Lever
CHOKE LEVER
(CLOSED POSITION)
5. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever to the half open
position to avoid flooding.
6. Repeat steps 1 thru 5.
7. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace
the spark plug as needed.
4. Grip the starter rope handle (Figure 8) and pull it until you
feel a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and quickly. Return
the handle to the starter case before releasing.
Figure 8. Recoil Starter
STARTER
ROPE
Figure 6-B. Primer Pump
2. Units with Carburetor Primer System: Push the
primer pump bulb four (4) times to deliver fuel to the
carburetor (Figure 5-B).
OPERATION
DO NOT press the primer pump bulb more than four
(4) times, as this will cause fuel to flood the carburetor.
NOTICE