Multiquip MTX80SD manual Crankcase and Spring Cylinder Oil Bath, Engine, General Inspection

inspection

It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to operate the rammer. DO NOT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly understood.

Crankcase 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.

OIL FILL PLUG

SIGHT GLASS

OIL DRAIN PLUG

Figure 3. Foot Housing Sight Glass

NOTICE

The oil level should be kept at the half way point of the sight glass.

2.If oil is not visible, add 10W-30 SE, SF or higher grade motor oil into the oil fill plug opening (Figure 3). The bath contains approximately 1.7 pints (800 cc.)

Engine

1.Fill the fuel tank (Figure 4) with unleaded gasoline. At the same time, check the engine oil and make it a habit to replenish it often (Figure 5).

FUEL

TANK

Figure 4. Fuel Tank

OIL LEVEL

DIPSTICK

Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick

2.Low levels of oil may result in engine seizure due to high levels of consumption during operation.

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)
Spring, Summer or Autumn	SAE 30
+120° F to +15° F
Winter	SAE 30
+40° F to +15° F
Below +15° F	SAE 10W-30

general Inspection

1.Check all nuts, bolts fasteners for tightness. Retighten as necessary.

2.Clean any dirt from the recoil starter and foot pedestal. Wipe the entire unit clean before operating.

3.Replace any missing or damaged Safety Operation decals.

4.Adjust height of handle. Adjust handle by loosening nuts and moving handle to suit operation. Retighten nuts.

page 14 — MTX80SD RAMMER • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (07/20/12)