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MTR-40HS— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2  (12/15/03) — PAGE 9

MTR-40HS — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Emergencies

ALWAYS

  know the location of the nearest 

fire extinguisher.

ALWAYS

  know the location of the nearest 

 

and

 

first aid kit.

In emergencies

 

always

 

know the location of the

nearest phone or 

keep a phone on the job site

.

Also know the phone numbers of the

 

nearest

ambulance

doctor

 and 

fire department

.  This

information will be invaluable in the case of an
emergency.

Maintenance Safety

NEVER

 lubricate components or attempt service on a running

rammer.

ALWAYS

  allow the rammer a proper amount of time to cool

before servicing.

Keep the rammer in proper running condition.

Fix damage to the rammer immediately and always replace
broken parts.

Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of potentially
hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and fuel filters.

DO NOT

 use food or plastic containers to dispose of

hazardous waste.

NEVER

 use accessories or attachments, which are not

recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to
the equipment and/or injury to user may result.

Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.

NEVER

  Run engine without air filter. Severe engine may

occur. Service air filter frequently to prevent carburetor
malfunction.

AVOID

 wearing jewelry or loose fitting clothing that may snag

on the controls or moving parts, this can cause a serious
injury.

ALWAYS 

 check to make sure that the operating area is clear

before starting the engine.

NEVER

 leave the machine 

unattended

 while running.

ALWAYS

 be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety

precautions and operations techniques before using rammer.

ALWAYS

 read, understand, and follow procedures in

Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate equipment.

ALWAYS

 store equipment properly when it is not being used.

Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the
reach of children.

Refer to the 

ROBIN Engine Owner's Manual

 for engine

technical questions or information 

recommended by Multiquip

for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to
user may result.

Transporting

ALWAYS

 shutdown engine before transporting.

Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to prevent
fuel from spilling.

Drain fuel when transporting rammer over long distances or
bad roads.

When placing the rammer inside a truck-bed for transport,
always tie-down the rammer.

ALWAYS 

use proper lifting techniques when moving the

rammer.

Summary of Contents for Mikasa MTR-40HS

Page 1: ...SAFETY AND OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONS FROM PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CARFULLY PRIOR TO OPERATING EQUIPMENT ...

Page 2: ...PAGE 2 MTR 40HS PARTS OPERATION MANUAL REV 2 12 15 03 ...

Page 3: ...onfined area or enclosed structure that does not provide ample free flow air Potential hazards associated with the MTR 40HS Tamping Rammer operation will be referenced with Hazard Symbols which appear throughout this manual and will be referenced in conjunction with Safety Message Alert Symbols GASOLINE is extremely flammable and its vapors can cause an explosion if ignited DO NOT start the engine...

Page 4: ...hroughout this manual to help prevent damage to your rammer other property or the surrounding environment ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing protection Sight and Hearing hazard This rammer other property or the surrounding environment could be damaged if you do not follow instructions NOTE NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine governor or settings Personal injury and damage to the...

Page 5: ...n when workingwithflammableliquids When refueling stop the engine and allow it to cool NEVERsmokearoundornearthemachine Fire or explosion could result from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a hot engine NEVER operate the rammer in an explosive atmosphere or near combustible materials An explosion or fire could result causing severe bodily harm or even death Topping off to filler port is dangero...

Page 6: ...y decals when they become difficult read NEVER Run engine without air filter Severe engine may occur Service air filter frequently to prevent carburetor malfunction AVOIDwearingjewelryorloosefittingclothingthatmaysnag on the controls or moving parts this can cause a serious injury ALWAYS checktomakesurethattheoperatingareaisclear before starting the engine NEVER leave the machine unattended while ...

Page 7: ...ce The MTR 40HStampingrammerdevelopsapowerfulcompactingforceat thefootoftherammer Tomaintainoptimumperformance proper operation and service are essential Construction ofTamping Rammer The Mikasa MTR 40HS is equipped with a Robin air cooled oil injected two cycle gasoline engine Transmission of the power takes place by increasing the engine speed to engage the centrifugal clutch Rammer Gearbox and ...

Page 8: ... i t a c i f i c e p S e n i g n E S H 8 0 C E N I B O R 2 e l b a T s n o i t a c i f i c e p S e n i g n E S H 8 0 C E N I B O R 2 e l b a T s n o i t a c i f i c e p S e n i g n E S H 8 0 C E N I B O R 2 e l b a T s n o i t a c i f i c e p S e n i g n E S H 8 0 C E N I B O R 2 e l b a T s n o i t a c i f i c e p S e n i g n E S H 8 0 C E N I B O R 2 e l b a T e n i g n E l e d o M S H 8 0 C E N...

Page 9: ...ortingtherammer carryitbygriping the handle 6 Nameplate Displaysinformationregardingtherammer 7 Handle To operate rammer GRIP handle assembly firmly on both sides Figure 1 MTR 40HS Rammer 8 Fuel Tank Cap Remove this cap to add unleaded gasolinetothefueltank Makesurecapistightenedsecurely DO NOT over fill Addingfueltothetankshouldbeaccomplishedonly when the engine is stopped and has had an opportun...

Page 10: ...her set choke lever half way or completely open 3 Spark Plug Provides spark to the ignition system Set spark plug gap to 0 6 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 inch Clean spark plug once a week 4 Engine ON OFF Switch Controls the starting and stoppingoftheengine Switchmustbeinthe ON position when starting the engine NOTE Operating the engine without an air filter with a damaged air filter or a filter in need of r...

Page 11: ...GULAR AUTOMOTIVE TYPE MOTOR OIL This section is intended to assist the operator with the pre inspection of the MTR 40HS Tamping Rammer It isextremelyimportantthatthissection 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 Cleananydirtfromtherec...

Page 12: ...orcompletelyopen This section is intended to assist the operatorwiththeinitialstart upofthe MTR 40HS rammer It is extremely important that this section be read carefullybeforeattemptingtousethe rammer in the field DO NOT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly understood CAUTION Failure to understand the initial start up procedures of the MTR 40HS rammer could result in severe damage to t...

Page 13: ...se is loaded with excessfuel openthedrainplugasshownin Figure11 and drain out excess fuel then try and start engine 5 Griptherecoilstarter Figure10 handleandpullituntilyou feelaslightresistance Thenpullsharplyandquickly Return therecoilstarterhandletothestarterpositionbeforereleas ing Figure 10 Recoil Starter Figure 11 Fuel Drain Cock 6 Ifenginefailstostart movethechokelever Figure 9 tothe half op...

Page 14: ...hrottlelever Figure 12 quickly from IDLE close to the FULL OPEN position DONOTmovethethrottleleverslowlyasthismay cause damage to the clutch or spring Figure 12 Throttle Lever Full Open 2 Aftertheenginecools turntheengineON OFFswitchtothe OFF position Figure 14 Figure 13 Throttle Lever Idle Emergency Showdown 1 MovethethrottleleverquicklytotheIDLE position andturn theengineON OFFswitchtotheOFFposi...

Page 15: ... below DAILY Thoroughlyremovedirtandoilfromtheenginecompartment and rammer Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary Checkthebellowsforoilleaks Repairorreplaceasneeded 200 300 HOURS Pre Cleaner Remove the element from the pre cleaner Figure 16 at the topofthecrankcase bodyside andcleanitwithcleaningoil kerosene Lubricate the top element y...

Page 16: ...line and the oil line regularly for damage and to ensure that there are no leaks Replace the oil and fuel lines every two years to maintain the performance and flexibility lines Long Term Storage Drain fuel from fuel tank fuel line and carburetor Remove spark plug and pour a few drops of motor oil into cylinder Crank engine 3 to 4 times so that oil reaches all internalparts Clean exterior of ramme...

Page 17: ... A E L C X k n a T l e u F N A E L C X r e t l i F l e u F K C E H C X d e e p S e l d I T S U J D A K C E H C 2 X e c n a r a e l C e v l a V T S U J D A K C E H C 2 X s e n i l l e u F K C E H C 2 y r a s s e c e n f i e c a l p e r s r a e y 2 y r e v E n i d e s u n e h w y l t n e u q e r f e r o m e c i v r e S 1 Y T S U D s a e r a y l l a c i n a h c e m e r a d n a s l o o t r e p o r p e...

Page 18: ... C g u l p k r a p s d n a e l b a l i a v a s i l e u F n o i s s e r p m o c s e t i n g i w o l t e k s a g d a e h r e d n i l y c e v i t c e f e D t e k s a g d a e h e c a l p e r r o s t l o b d a e h r e d n i l y c n e t h g i T n r o w r e d n i l y C r e d n i l y c e c a l p e R e s o o l g u l p k r a p S g u l p k r a p s n e h g i T y r o t c a f s i t a s t o n n o i t a r e p O e...

Page 19: ... p m i e n i g n e f o d e e p S g n i t t e s M P R g n i t a r e p o t c e r r o c o t d e e p s e n i g n e t s u j d A d e u n i t n o c G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T E N I G N E 4 E L B A T M O T P M Y S M E L B O R P E L B I S S O P N O I T U L O S y r o t c a f s i t a s t o n n o i t a r e p O s e t a u t c u l f d e e p s l a n o i t a t o R r e p o r p m i t n e m t s u j d a r o n r e v...

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