PAGE 8 — MTX70HDR RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/02/17)
SAFETY INFORMATION
ENGINE SAFETY
DANGER
The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon
monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can
cause death if inhaled.
The engine of this equipment
requires an adequate free fl ow
of cooling air.
NEVER
operate
this equipment in any enclosed
or narrow area where free fl ow
of the air is restricted. If the air
fl ow is restricted it will cause
injury to people and property
and serious damage to the
equipment or engine.
WARNING
DO NOT
place hands or fingers inside engine
compartment when engine is running.
NEVER
operate the engine with heat shields or
guards removed.
DO NOT
remove the engine oil drain plug
while the engine is hot. Hot oil will gush
out of the oil tank and severely scald any
persons in the general area of the rammer.
CAUTION
NEVER
touch the hot exhaust manifold,
muffl er or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool
before servicing equipment.
NOTICE
NEVER
run engine without an air fi lter or with a dirty air
fi lter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air fi lter
frequently to prevent engine malfunction.
NEVER
tamper with the factory settings
of the engine or engine governor. Damage
to the engine or equipment can result
if operating in speed ranges above the
maximum allowable.
FUEL SAFETY
DANGER
DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truck
bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or
fi re due to static electricity.
DO NOT
start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible
fl uids. Fuel is extremely fl ammable and its vapors can
cause an explosion if ignited.
ALWAYS
refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from
sparks and open fl ames.
ALWAYS
use extreme caution when working with
fl ammable
liquids.
DO NOT
fi ll the fuel tank while the engine is running
or hot.
DO NOT
overfi ll tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it
comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from
the ignition system.
Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated
areas and away from sparks and fl ames.
NEVER
use fuel as a cleaning agent.
DO NOT
smoke around or near the
equipment. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a
hot engine.
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