This section is intended to assist the operator with the
DO NOT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly understood.
Inspection
■Check all nuts, bolts fasteners for tightness. Retighten as necessary.
■Clean any dirt from the recoil starter and engine cooling fins. Wipe the entire rammer clean before operating.
■Replace any missing or damaged Safety Operation decals.
CAUTION:
Failure to perform the
Rammer Gearbox and Spring Cylinder Oil Bath
This unit uses an oil bath lubrication system.Perform the following:
1.Check the oil level through the oil level sight glass (Figure 3) at the rear of the tamper foot.
Figure 3. Foot Housing Sight Glass
2.If oil is not visible, add
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Fuel
1.If fuel is low, remove the fuel filler cap (Figure 4) and fill with only unleaded gasoline. Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOTsmoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the pump if the engine is hot! or running.
Figure 4. Fuel Tank
Engine Oil Check
1.This rammer is equipped with a
2.Check the engine oil level at the sight gauge located on the operator's side of the oil tank (Figure 5). Fill the oil tank to
3.Makesuretheoilhoseisnotpinched orsqueezed. Asensor detects lack of oil and shuts down the engine automatically.
4.Remember low levels of engine oil may result in engine seizure due to high levels of consumption during operation. Always check oil regularly.
Figure 5. Oil Tank
NOTE | The oil level should be kept at the CAUTION: |
half way point of the sight glass. | |
| DO NOT USE REGULAR |
| MOTOR OIL. |