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PAGE 16 — MT54F RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (01/10/12)
Operation
1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever
(Figure 10) quickly from IDLE (close) to the FULL OPEN
position . DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly as this may
cause damage to the clutch or spring.
Figure 10. Throttle Lever (Full Open)
3. To stop the tamping action, move throttle lever quickly from
the FULL OPEN to IDLE position.
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 engine
cools
, turn the engine start/stop
switch to the “STOP” 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 to the
STOP
position.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
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
2. The MT-54F Tamping rammer is designed to run at 4,000 rpm.
At optimum rpm 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-54F is
designed to advance while tamping. For faster advance, pull
back slightly on the handle so that rear of foot contacts soil
first.
6. When
the engine starts, move the choke lever slowly to the
"FULL OPEN" position. Warm up the engine by running at
low speed for three to five minutes, check for gas leakage or
abnormal sounds.
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, then move the choke lever
(Figure 7) to the half open position to avoid flooding and
repeat steps 1 thru 5.
OPERATION