Multiquip MT85HS 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 8) and drain out excess fuel.

Figure 8. Drain Plug

Operation

1.To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever (Figure 9) 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 9. Throttle Lever

2.The MT-85HS Tamping rammer is designed to run at 5,000 rpm. At optimumrpm the foot 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- 85HS 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 9) and run the engine for three minutes at lowspeed.Aftertheenginecools,turntheengine start/stop switch to the “OFF” position (Figure 6) until engine comes to a complete stop.

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

Emergency Showdown

1.Move thethrottleleverquickly tothe IDLE position, and turn the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 6) to the STOP position.

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