MT-85H — CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
Figure 1. MT-85H Rammer
Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and components for the MT-85H Tamping Rammer. The functions of each control is described below:
1.Throttle Lever – Controls engine speed and the tamping action of the rammer.
2.Engine Stop Switch – Controls the starting and stopping of the engine. Switch must be in the "ON" position when starting the engine.
3.Choke Lever – Used when starting the engine.Normally used in cold weather conditions. In cold weather turn the choke lever to the fully closed position, in warm weather set choke lever half way or completely open.
4.Fuel
5.Excess Fuel Drain Valve – Open drain plug when excess fuel is present in the carburetor, or crankcase.
6.Drain Valve – Open this valve to remove oil from the bellows.
7.Air Cleaner –
8.Foot– Laminated wood with tempered steel plate for superior shock absorption.
9.Oil Level Sight Glass – Indicates the level of oil in the oil bath reservoir.
10.Recoil Starting Handle – Used when starting the engine. Pull starter handle sharply and quickly, then return starter handle to starter case before releasing.
11.Fuel Tank/Cap – Poly fuel tank to avoid rust and corrosion, remove this cap to add gasoline.
12.Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt (second stage) and other debris from entering the engine.
13.Bellows – Reservoir for oil bath.
14.Handle – To operate rammer GRIP handle assembly firmly on both sides.
15.Muffler– Used to reduce noise and emissions.
16.Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system, replace with engine manufactures recommended type spark plug.
17.Nameplate – Displays information regarding the rammer.
