Multiquip operation manual MT-62HS Operation, Stopping The Engine

MT-62HS — OPERATION

Operation

1.To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever (Figure 12) quickly from IDLE (close) to the FULL OPEN position. DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly as this may cause damage to the clutch or spring.

Figure 13. Throttle Lever (Idle)

2. Aftertheenginecools,turntheengineON/OFFswitchtothe “OFF” position (Figure 14).

Figure 12. 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.The MT-62HS Tamping rammer is designed to run at 3,850 rpm. At optimum rpm the foot hits at the rate of 600~690 impacts per minute. Increasing throttle speed past factory setrpm doesnotincreaseimpactsand maydamageunit.The MT-62HS is designed to advance while tamping.For faster advance, pull back slightly on the handle so that rear of foot contactssoil first.

Stopping The Engine

Normal Shutdown

1.Move throttle lever quickly from the FULL OPEN to IDLE position (Figure 13 ) and run the engine for three minutes at low speed.

Figure 14. ON/OFF Switch (Off Position)

3.Close the fuelshut-offvalve(Figure 15) by moving the fuel cock lever to the CLOSED position.

Figure 15. Fuel Shut-Off Valve

(Closed Position)

Emergency Showdown

1.MovethethrottleleverquicklytotheIDLE position,andturn theengineON/OFFswitchtotheOFFposition. Turnthefuel valve lever to the CLOSED position.

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