Multiquip MT54F - Manual (Page 15)

MT54F RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (01/10/12) — 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.
Figure 6. On Off Switch
Figure 5. Fuel Cock
2. Set the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 6) to the "ON"
position (start).
Initial Start-up
When starting the MT-54F Tamping Rammer perform the
following:
1. Open the fuel shut- off valve by moving the fuel cock lever
to the open position (Figure 5).
3. Close the choke lever (Figure 7) . Turning the choke lever
90 degrees clockwise closes the choke . In cold weather, start
the unit with choke fully closed. In warm weather or when the
engine is warm, the unit can be started with choke halfway
or completely open.
Figure 7. Choke Lever
4. Move the throttle lever (Figure 8) between 1/4 to 1/2 from the
idle position.
Figure 9. Recoil Starter
5. Grip the recoil starter (Figure 9 ) handle and pull it until you
feel a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and quickly. Return
the recoil starter handle to the starter case before releasing.
Figure 8. Throttle Lever (1/4 to 1/2)
OPERATION