Multiquip MT75HS operation manual Normal Shutdown

OPERATION

7.If the carburetor is flooded or the crankcase is loaded with excess fuel, open the drain plug as shown in (Figure 9) and drain out excess fuel.

Figure 9. Drain Plug

Operation

1.To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever (Figure 10) quickly from IDLE (close) to the FULL OPEN position . DONOT move the throttle lever slowly as this may cause damage to the clutch or spring.

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.

Figure 10. Throttle Lever (Full Open)

2.The MT-75HS Tamping rammer is designed to run at 5,000 rpm. At optimum rpm thefoot hits at the rate of 690 impacts per minute. Increasing throttle speed past factory set rpm does not increase impacts and may damage unit.The MT- 75HS is designed to advance while tamping. For faster advance, pull back slightly on the handle so that rear of foot contacts soil first.

Stopping The Engine

Normal Shutdown

1.Move throttle lever quickly from the FULL OPEN to IDLE position (Figure 11) and run the engine for three minutes at low speed.After the enginecools,turntheengine start/stop switch to the “OFF” position (Figure 6) until engine comes to a complete stop.

Figure 11. Throttle Lever (Idle)

2.Close the fuel shut- off valve by moving the fuel cock lever to the CLOSED position. See Figure 5

Emergency Showdown

1.Move the throttle lever quickly to the IDLE position, and turn the engine start/stop switch (Figure 6) to theSTOPposition.

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