Safety Information
engine safeTy
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The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled.
The engine of this equipment requires an adequate free flow of cooling air. neveR operate this equipment in any enclosed
or narrow area where free flow of the air is restricted. If the air fl ow is restricted it will cause injury to people and property and serious damage to the equipment or engine.
WaRning
do noT place hands or fingers inside engine compartment when engine is running.
neveR operate the engine with heat shields or guards removed.
do noT remove the engine oil drain plug 
while the engine is hot. Hot oil will gush 
out of the oil tank and severely scald any 
persons in the general area of the rammer. 
CauTion
neveR touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffl er or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool
before servicing equipment.
NOTICE
neveR run engine without an air fi lter or with a dirty air fi lter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air fi lter frequently to prevent engine malfunction.
neveR tamper with the factory settings of the engine or engine governor. Damage to the engine or equipment can result if operating in speed ranges above the maximum allowable.
fuel safeTy
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DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truck bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or fi re due to static electricity.
do noT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible fl uids. Fuel is extremely fl ammable and its vapors can cause an explosion if ignited.
alWays refuel in a
alWays use extreme caution when working with flammable liquids.
do noT fi ll the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot.
do noT overfi ll tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from the ignition system.
Store fuel in appropriate containers, in
neveR use fuel as a cleaning agent.
do noT smoke around or near the equipment. Fire or explosion could result from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a hot engine.
page 8 — MTX40sf RAMMER • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (11/28/12)