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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL

THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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 SERIES

MODEL MTX70HD

TAMPING RAMMER

(HONDA GX100UKRBF GASOLINE ENGINE)

Revision #2 (10/26/18)

Summary of Contents for MTX70HD

Page 1: ...THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES To find the latest revision of this publication visit our website at www multiquip com SERIES MODEL MTX70HD TAMPING RAMMER HONDA GX100UKRBF GASOLINE ENGINE Revision 2 10 26 18 ...

Page 2: ...y messages specifically address the level of exposure to the operator and are preceded by one of four words DANGER WARNING CAUTION or NOTICE SAFETY SYMBOLS DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation whic...

Page 3: ... kit 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 RAMMER SAFETY DANGER NEVERoperatetheequipmentinanexplosive atmosphereornearcombustiblematerials An explosion or fire could result causing severe bodily harm or even death WA...

Page 4: ...ter or with a dirty air filter Severe engine damage may occur Service air filter 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 Poss...

Page 5: ...ne is running Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to prevent fuel from spilling Use adequate lifting cable wire or rope of sufficient strength Use one point suspension hook and lift straight upwards DO NOT lift machine to unnecessary heights ALWAYS tie down equipment during transport by securing the equipment with rope Never allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipme...

Page 6: ...1 5 Impact Force 2 855 lbf 12 7 kN Impact Plate Stroke 2 3 15 in 50 80 mm Operating Weight 165 34 lbs 74 kg Table 2 Engine Specifications Model Honda GX100UKRBF Engine Type Air Cooled 4 Stroke Overhead camshaft single cylinder gasoline engine Piston Displacement 6 0 cu in 98 cc Max Output 3 0 hp 3 600 rpm 2 2 KW Max Governed Speed No Load 3 800 4 100 rpm Cooling System Air Cooled Engine Oil Capaci...

Page 7: ...oise Emission in the Environment by equipment for use outdoors 2 Products are tested for hand arm vibration HAV level in accordance with European Directives 2002 44 EC and EN500 4 and ISO 5349 1 2001 ISO 5349 2 2001 Table 3 Noise and Vibration Emissions Measured Sound Power Level in dB A 104 Guaranteed Sound Power Level in dB A 107 Guaranteed Sound Pressure Level at Operator Station in dB A 94 Han...

Page 8: ...e power takes place by increasing the engine speed to engage the centrifugal clutch The MTX70HD uses an oil bath lubrication system Always check the oil level through the oil level sight glass at the rear of the tamper foot Before starting the MTX70HD Tamping Rammer identify and understand the function of the controls CAUTION Before starting operation check the lifting handle to 1 Make sure that t...

Page 9: ...or transporting 5 Air Cleaner Cover Protects the air cleaner which prevents dirt and other debris from entering the engine 6 Roller Allows rammer to be moved around easily by rolling the unit 7 Bellows Reservoir for oil bath 8 Foot Laminated wood with tempered steel plate for superior shock absorption 9 Fuel Tank Holds the fuel for the unit up to 3 2 quarts 10 Muffler Reduces the noise of the engi...

Page 10: ... 7 mm Clean spark plug once a week 3 Recoil Starter pull rope Manual starting method Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt then pull briskly and smoothly NOTICE Operating the engine without an air filter with a damaged air filter or a filter in need of replacement will allow dirt to enter the engine causing rapid engine wear 4 Muffler Used to reduce noise and emissions 5 Dipstick Oil Fill...

Page 11: ...ure 5 Figure 4 Fuel Tank SIGHT GLASS OIL DRAIN PLUG OIL FILL PLUG NOTICE The oil level should be kept at the half way point of the sight glass FUEL TANK Figure 5 Engine Oil Dipstick 2 Low levels of oil may result in engine seizure due to high levels of consumption during operation 3 Check the engine oil level and if the engine oil level is low it should be refilled Use the proper motor oil as sugg...

Page 12: ...LE LEVER IDLE POSITION NOTICE Pumping the purge bulb removes air from the fuel system It does not pump fuel into the carburetor 3 Place the choke lever to the closed position When the weather is cold close the choke all the way When it is hot or if the engine is hot open the choke a little or leave it fully open Figure 8 Choke Lever 4 Grip the starter rope handle Figure 9 and pull it until you fee...

Page 13: ...s soil first 3 To stop the tamping action move throttle lever quickly from START to IDLE position Figure 6 THROTTLE LEVER START POSITION CAUTION Make sure that the throttle lever is moved to the FULL START position Operating the rammer at less than full speed can result in damage to the clutch springs or foot STOPPINGTHE ENGINE 1 Move throttle lever quickly from the START to IDLE position Figure 6...

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