Multiquip MTX60 - Manual (Page 17)

MTX-60 RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (08/23/11) — PAGE 17
MAINTENANCE
Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as indicated:
DAILY
 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.
EVERY 50 HOURS
Remove the fuel filter cap and clean the inside of the
fuel tank (Figure 11).
Remove and clean the spark plug, then adjust the spark
gap to 0.024~0.028 inch (0.6~0.7 mm).
EVERY 80 TO 100 HOURS
Remove the air cleaner cover. Loosen and remove the 2
screws that hold the cover to the air cleaner assembly. If
the primary element (Figure 12) is dirty, wash it with
gasoline or kerosene. Then dip it in engine oil (SAE10W-
30) and wring the element so that 25 to 30 cc of engine
oil remains on the element.
Figure 12. Air Cleaner Primary Element
Figure 11. Fuel Filter
FUEL FILTER
PRIMARY
ELEMENT
EVERY 200 HOURS
Remove the oil drain plug on foot housing (Figure 13)
and drain the oil. Refill with approximately 0.69 qt. (0.65
liter) of 10W-30 SE, SF or higher grade motor oil. Oil
should be midway in sight glass. Break in oil should be
changed after first 50 hours.
EVERY 2 YEARS
Replace the fuel line every 2 years even if there is no
visible damage.
LONG TERM STORAGE
Slide the throttle lever to the STOP position.
Drain any fuel including in the fuel hose.
Replace lubrication oil and apply grease to lubrication
points.
Cover the air intake on the air cleaner and the exhaust
outlet on the muffler.
Store unit indoors covered with plastic sheet in moisture
free and dust free location out of direct sunlight.
SIGHT GLASS
OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL FILL PLUG
Figure 13. Oil Drain Plug