Multiquip MTX80SF - Manual (Page 15)

MTX80Sf RaMMeR • opeRaTion and paRTS Manual — Rev. #0 (07/11/13) — page 15
OpERaTIOn
iniTial STaRTup
do noT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly
understood.
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the MTX80SF Tamping Rammer. It extremely
iportant that this section be read carefully before attempting
to operate the rammer. When starting the MTX80SF
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. Throttle Lever (Idle Position)
2. 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 7. Choke Lever
CauTion
Failure to understand the operation of the Tamping
Rammer could result in severe damage to the unit or
personal injury.
THROTTLE LEVER
(IDLE POSITION)
CHOKE LEVER
(CLOSED POSITION)
3. 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
4. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 7)
to the half open position to avoid flooding.
5. Repeat steps 1 thru 5.
6. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace
the spark plug as needed.
opeRaTion
1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle
lever (Figure 9) 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 9. Throttle Lever (Start Position)
STARTER
ROPE
THROTTLE LEVER
(START POSITION)