Multiquip mtr-40hs manual Inspection, Prior to Operation, Fuel

This section is intended to assist the operator with the pre-inspectionof the MTR-40HS Tamping Rammer.It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to operate the rammer.

DO NOT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly understood.

Inspection

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

■Clean any dirt from the recoil starter and engine cooling fins. Wipe the entire rammer clean before operating.

■Replace any missing or damaged Safety Operation decals.

CAUTION:

Failure to understand the operation of the MTR- 40HSTamping Rammer could result in severe damage to the rammer or personal injury.

Prior to Operation

1.When transporting the machine, carry it by the grip handle located on the body (Figure 3).

Figure 3. Grip Handle

2.The rammer should be greased with three shots of grease after each eight (8) hours of use.

3.Use MQ HIGHTEMPERATURE GREASE, P/N GRS2 or its equivalent.

4.Equivalent greases include Shell Darina or Texaco Thermatex, both of which have a bentone base and EP-2 rating.

5.Ifaninferiorgreaseisused,itmaybecometoothickortoothin due to changes in temperature, and improper lubrication could result.

MTR-40HS— PRE-INSPECTION

Fuel

1.This rammer is equipped with a two-cycled gasoline engine. Use only unleaded gasoline. High test ethyl gasoline is not recommended.

2.If fuel is low, remove the fuel filler cap (Figure 4) and fill with only unleaded gasoline. Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOTsmoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the pump if the engine is hot! or running.

Figure 4. Fuel Tank

Engine Oil Check

1.Check the engine oil level at the sight gauge located on the operator's side of the oil tank (Figure 5). Fill the oil tank to the"H"levelusingonlyoutboard(2-stroke)oil. Replenishthe oil regularly before the oil level reaches the "L" level of the oil tank.

2.Makesuretheoilhoseisnotpinched orsqueezed. Asensor detects lack of oil and shuts down the engine automatically.

3.Remember low levels of engine oil may result in engine seizure due to high levels of consumption during operation. Always check oil regularly.

Figure 5. Oil Tank

CAUTION:

DO NOT USE REGULAR AUTOMOTIVE-

TYPE MOTOR OIL.

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