Multiquip MT55F manual Normal Shutdown

OPERATION

CAUTION -Throttle Lever

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.TheMT55FTampingrammerisdesignedtorunat3,600rpm. At optimum rpm the foot hits at the rate between 600 ~ 695 impacts per minute. Increasing throttle speed past factory setrpmdoesnotincreaseimpactsand maydamageunit.The MT55F is designed to advance while tamping. For faster advance, pull back slightly on the handle so that rear of foot contactssoil first.

Figure 13. Throttle Lever (Idle)

2.Aftertheenginecools,turntheenginestart/stopswitchtothe “OFF” position (Figure 14).

Figure 14. ON/OFF Switch (Off Position)

2.Closethe fuelshut-offvalve(Figure15)bymovingthefuel cock lever to the CLOSED position.

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 15. Fuel Shut-OFF Valve (Off Position)

Emergency Showdown

1.Move the throttle lever quickly to the IDLE position, and turn the engine start/stop switch to the OFF position. Turn fuel valve lever to the CLOSED position.

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