Multiquip MT-62HS operation manual Inspection, Rammer Gearbox and Spring Cylinder Oil Bath, Fuel

This section is intended to assist the operator with the pre-inspectionof the MT-62HS Tamping Rammer.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.

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 pre-inspection procedures for the MT-62HS Tamping Rammer could result in severe damage to the rammer or personal injury.

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 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.)

MT-62HS — PRE-INSPECTION

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 two-cycled gasoline engine. Use only unleaded gasoline. High test ethyl gasoline is not recommended.

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 the"H"levelusingonlyoutboard(2-stroke)oil. Replenishthe oil regularly before the oil level reaches the "L" level of the oil tank.

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 AUTOMOTIVE-TYPE
	MOTOR OIL.

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