Multiquip MT-84F manual Operation, Stopping The Engine

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Operation

1.To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever (Figure 11) quickly from IDLE (close) to the FULL OPEN position . DONOTmove the throttle lever slowly as this may cause damage to the clutch or spring.

Figure 11. Throttle Lever (Full Open)

CAUTION

Make sure that the throttle lever is moved to the FULL OPEN position. Operating the rammer at less than full speeds can result in damage to the clutch springs or foot

2.TheMT-84F tampingrammerisdesignedtorunat4,000rpm. At optimum rpm the foot hits at the rate of 660~700 impacts per minute. Increasing throttle speed past factory set rpm does not increase impacts and may damage unit.The MT- 84F is designed to advance while tamping. For faster advance, pull back slightly on the handle so that rear of foot contactssoil first.

MT-84F — OPERATION

3.To stop the tamping action, move throttle lever quickly from the FULL OPEN to IDLE position.

Stopping The Engine

Normal Shutdown

1.Move throttle lever quickly from the FULL OPEN to IDLE position (Figure 12) and run the engine for three minutes at lowspeed.Aftertheengine cools,turntheenginestart/stop switch to the “STOP” position (Figure 8) until engine comes to a complete stop.

Figure 12. Throttle Lever (Idle)

2.Close the fuel shut- off valve by moving the fuel cock lever to the CLOSED position. See Figure 5.

Emergency Showdown

1.Move the throttle lever quickly to the IDLE position, and turn the engine start/stop switch to the STOP position.

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