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.
THROTTLE LEVER 
(START POSITION)
Figure 8. Throttle Lever (Start Position)
CAUTION
Make sure that the throttle lever is moved to the FULL START position. Operating the rammer at less than full speeds can result in damage to the clutch springs or foot.
2.The MTX70 tamping rammer is designed to run at 3,800 to 4,100 rpm. At optimumrpm the foothits at the rate between 590~695impacts per minute. Increasing throttlespeedpast factorysetrpmdoesnotincreaseimpacts and maydamage unit.The MTX70 is designedto advancewhile tamping.For faster advance, pull back slightly on the handle so that rear offoot contactssoil first.
3.To stop the tamping action, move throttle lever quickly from START to IDLE position (Figure 9).
MTX70 — OPERATION
Stopping The Engine
Normal Shutdown
1.Move throttle lever quickly from the STARTto IDLEposition (Figure9)andruntheengineforthreeminutesatlowspeed. 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.
THROTTLE LEVER 
(STOP POSITION)
Figure 10. Throttle Lever (Stop Position)
2.If the engine does not stop due to a problem with the switch orthelike, movethe machineto a safe location and hold the throttlelever inthestopposition.Letthemachinerunonidle and the machine will stop after a few minutes.
THROTTLE LEVER 
(IDLE POSITION)
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Idle Position)
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