it often.
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
operate the rammer.
DO NOT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly understood.
Prior to starting the operation
1.When transporting the machine, carry it by the grip handle located on the body (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Grip Handle
2.The rammer should be greased with three shots of grease after each eight (8) hours of use.
3.Use MQ HIGHTEMPERATURE GREASE, (part #GS or its equivalent
4.Equivalent greases include Shell Darina or Texaco Thermatex, both of which have a bentone base and
5.Ifaninferiorgreaseisused,itmaybecometoothickortoothin due to changes in temperature, and improper lubrication could result.
6.The rammer is equipped with a
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE REGULAR AUTOMOTIVE-
TYPE MOTOR OIL.
MTR-35HS — OPERATION
CAUTION:
Failure to understand the operation of the MTR- 35HS Tamping Rammer could result in severe damage to the rammer or personal injury.
Engine
1.Fill the fuel tank (Figure 3 ) with unleaded gasoline. At the same time, check the engine oil level at the sight gauge located on the operator's side of the oil tank. Fill the oil tank to the "H" level using only outboard
CAUTION:
The oil hose is not to be depressed or damaged. A sensor detects lack of oil and shuts down the engine automatically.
Figure 3. Fuel/Oil Tank
2.Low levels of oil may result in engine seizure due to high levels of consumption during operations.
3.Check the engine oil level and if the engine oil level is low, it should be refilled. Use the proper motor oil as suggested in the Table 3 below.
Table 3 Motor Oil Grade
Season or Temperature | Grade of motor oil | ||
(higher than MS class) | |||
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Spring, Summer or Autumn | SAE 30 | ||
+120° F to +15° F | |||
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Winter |
| SAE 30 | |
+40° F to +15° | F | ||
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Below +15° F |
| SAE | |
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