Multiquip MT75HS operation manual Fuel Cock and Choke Lever

OPERATION

Inspection

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

2.Clean anydirtfromtherecoil starterand footpedestal. Wipe the entire unit clean before operating.

3.Replace any missing or damaged Safety Operation decals.

4.Adjustheightofhandle.Adjusthandlebylooseningnutsand moving handle to suit operation. Retighten nuts.

Initial Start-up

When starting the MT-75HS Tamping Rammer perform the following:

1.Open the fuelshut- off valve by moving the fuel cock lever to the open position (Figure 5).

Figure 5. Fuel Cock and Choke Lever

3.Close the choke lever (Figure 5) . Turning the choke lever 90degreesclockwiseclosesthechoke.Incoldweather,start theunitwithchokefullyclosed.Inwarmweatherorwhenthe engine is warm, the unit can be started with choke halfway or completely open.

4.Movethethrottlelever(Figure7)between1/4to1/2fromthe idle position.

Figure 7. Throttle Lever (1/4 to 1/2)

4.Grip the recoil starter (Figure 8) handle and pull it until you feelaslightresistance. Thenpullsharplyandquickly. Return the recoil starter handle to the starter position before releas- ing.

2.Set the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 6) to the "ON" position(start).

Figure 6. Engine On/Off Switch

Figure 8. Recoil Starter

5.If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 5) to the half open position to avoid flooding.

6.Repeat steps 1 thru 5.

7.If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace the spark plug as needed.

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