Multiquip MTX60 - Manual (Page 15)

MTX-60 RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (08/23/11) — PAGE 15
OPERATION
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 MTX-60 Tamping Rammer perform the
following:
1. Slide the throttle lever from the stop to the idle position
( ) (Figure 5). This opens the fuel cock and the engine
electrical circuit is turned on automatically. 4. Grip the starter rope handle (Figure 7) and pull it until
you feel a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and
quickly. Return the handle to the starter case before
releasing.
5. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure
6) to the half open position to avoid flooding.
6. Repeat steps 1 thru 5.
7. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,do
the following:
a. Check fuel delivery from fuel tank to carburetor.
b. Check for restrictions to fuel flow at in-tank filter.
c. Check for restrictions to fuel flow at in-line filter.
d. Inspect spark plug for contamination and proper gap.
Clean, adjust or replace spark plug as required.
Figure 5-A. Throttle Lever (Idle Position)
THROTTLE LEVER
(IDLE POSITION)
2. Units with Carburetor Primer System: Push the
primer pump bulb four (4) times to deliver fuel to the
carburetor (Figure 5-B).
DO NOT press the primer pump bulb
more than four (4) times, as this will cause
fuel to flood the carburetor.
3. Place the choke lever to the closed position. 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 6. Choke Lever
CHOKE LEVER
(CLOSED POSITION)
Figure 7. Recoil Starter
STARTER
ROPE
Figure 5-B. Primer Pump