Multiquip MTX60 - Manual (Page 16)

PAGE 16 — MTX-60 RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (08/23/11)
OPERATION
OPERATION
1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle
lever (Figure 8) quickly from IDLE to the START
( ) position. DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly
as this may cause damage to the clutch or spring.
Figure 8. Throttle Lever (Start Position)
THROTTLE LEVER
(START POSITION)
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Idle Position)
THROTTLE LEVER
(IDLE POSITION)
CAUTION — Operate at Full Speed
Make sure that the throttle lever is moved to the FULL
START position. Operating the rammer at less than full
speed can result in damage to the clutch springs or
foot.
2. The MTX-60 tamping rammer is designed to run at 3,800
to 4,100 rpm. At optimum rpm the foot hits at the rate
between 644 ~ 695 impacts per minute. Increasing
throttle speed past factory set rpm does not increase
impacts and may damage unit. The MTX-60 is designed
to advance while tamping. For faster advance, pull back
slightly on the handle so that rear of foot contacts soil first.
3. To stop the tamping action, move throttle lever quickly
from START to IDLE position (Figure 9).
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Move throttle lever quickly from the START to IDLE
position (Figure 9) and run the engine for three minutes
at low speed. After the engine
cools, move the throttle
lever to the STOP position (Figure 10). The engine will
stop and the fuel cock is automatically closed.
2. If the engine does not stop due to a problem with the
switch or the like, move the machine to a safe location
and hold the throttle lever in the stop position. Let the
machine run on idle and the machine will stop after a
few minutes.
Figure 10. Throttle Lever (Stop Position)
THROTTLE LEVER
(STOP POSITION)